Nova Pioneer Education Group is a Pan-African independent school network offering preschool through secondary education for students from ages 3 through 19. We prepare the next generation of leaders and innovators through world-class teaching methods with an emphasis on 21st century skills.
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ABOUT THE ROLE
- We are looking for a Graduate Apprentice Teacher to teach Afrikaans to grades 8 - 10. Second language teachers lead instruction of their language across multiple grades and classrooms and are responsible for driving a rigorous, enquiry-based learning environment the Nova Pioneer way. Apprentice teachers are supported by Resident teachers and Deans of Instruction who partner with them in their growth journey - observing lessons, providing feedback and coaching. See below to learn more about the teaching model at Nova Pioneer.
Key responsibilities for the role include:
- Work closely with learning designers to design impactful lessons
- Deliver impactful and engaging enquiry-based lessons supported by technology to enhance instructional delivery
- Infuse joy and passion for learning into lessons so that students are excited about and invested in their academic excellence
- Set and communicate rigorous and ambitious goals for all students and provide student feedback so they internalize it
- Conduct ongoing assessment of student progress. Use assessment data to adjust instructional content and delivery techniques accordingly
- Attend weekly feedback meetings with Deans and learning designers to enhance teaching practices
- Fully participate in opportunities for professional growth including daily team meetings and reflections, weekly professional development meetings, instructional coaching, and organisation wide learning and reflection
- Communicate regularly with parents through e-mail, telephone and parent-teacher conferences
- Contribute to and participate in co-curricular programming for at least one activity in the course of a term
- Participate in a variety of collaborative teams and committees, fulfil supervision duties as assigned including some morning, evening and weekend events.
ABOUT YOU
Skills and Qualifications required:
- Bachelor’s degree with Afrikaans specialisation + enrolled for a Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE)
- You will not be a qualified teacher in 2023
- You are specialising in Senior Phase NOT Foundation Phase and/ or Intermediate phase
- SACE registered
- Must be proficient in speaking, reading and writing in the language of instruction (Afrikaans)
- Experience and/or understanding of Cambridge curriculum objectives would be an advantage
- Ability to lead a classroom independently
- You love teaching and care deeply about the success of each and every student
- You have a deep understanding of children and you know how to connect with the specific age group that you teach
- You have an understanding of and passion for enquiry based, student-centered learning
- You are a team player and you enjoy group problem solving
- You are adept at using technology for instruction
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About the Role
- Nova Pioneer is looking for Foundation Phase Apprentice Teacher. Apprentice teachers support instruction and classroom management and are responsible for helping to drive a rigorous, enquiry-based learning environment the Nova Pioneer way. Apprentice teachers are supported by Resident teachers who partner with them in their growth journey - observing lessons, providing feedback and coaching.
Key responsibilities for the role include:
- Help and support Resident teachers to deliver impactful and engaging enquiry-based lessons supported by technology to enhance instructional delivery
- Infuse joy and passion for learning into lessons so that students are excited about and invested in their academic excellence
- Help to set and communicate rigorous and ambitious goals for all students and provide student feedback so they internalize it
- Work collaboratively with the resident teacher to conduct ongoing assessment of student progress. Use assessment data to adjust instructional content and delivery techniques accordingly
- Attend weekly feedback meetings with resident teachers and Deans to enhance teaching practices
- Fully participate in opportunities for professional growth including daily team meetings and reflections, weekly professional development meetings, instructional coaching, and organisation wide learning and reflection
- Communicate regularly with parents through e-mail, telephone and parent-teacher conferences
- Contribute to and participate in co-curricular programming for at least one activity in the course of a term
- Participate in a variety of collaborative teams and committees, fulfil supervision duties as assigned including some morning, evening and weekend events
About You
Skills and Qualifications required:
- You are pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree in Education and entering your third or fourth year of study OR a Bachelor’s Degree + Post Graduate Certificate in Education (PGCE)
- You will not be a qualified teacher
- You are specialising in Foundation Phase NOT Senior Phase.
- You are provisionally SACE registered
- You have English and Mathematics teaching experience or curriculum knowledge - experience in Singapore Maths and THRASS (English) is not compulsory but ideal
- Experience and/or understanding of Cambridge curriculum objectives would be an advantage
Qualities of a successful candidate:
- You love teaching and care deeply about the success of each and every student
- You have a deep understanding of children and you know how to connect with the specific age group that you teach
- You are deeply committed to your development as a teacher and welcome constructive feedback, translating feedback into improvements and innovations in your approach and in your classroom
- You are able to work within a team-based environment and collaborate with other resident teachers, apprentice teachers and deans
- You communicate openly and effectively with your colleagues
- You are adept at using technology for instruction
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About the Role
- We are looking for a Teacher to teach Foundation Phase (Grade R-3). Resident Teachers lead instruction and planning for the subject- or grade-level classrooms and are responsible for driving a rigorous, enquiry-based learning environment the Nova Pioneer way. Resident Teachers are supported by Deans of Instruction who partner with them in their growth journey - working full-time to empower teachers’ development by observing lessons and providing consistent feedback and coaching. Resident Teachers also support and mentor Apprentice Teachers. See below to learn more about the teaching model at Nova Pioneer.
Key responsibilities for the role include:
- Work closely with learning designers to design impactful lessons
- Deliver impactful and engaging enquiry-based lessons with a focus on learning through play
- Observe, coach, and be a model teacher for Apprentice and Assistant Teachers
- Provide a flexible, nurturing environment that is child-centered and focused on and responsive to the dynamic needs of young children.
- Assisting with toilet training and toilet routines of pre-schoolers as well as developing the key skills of socialisation, separation, and speech development.
- Infuse joy and passion for learning into lessons so that students are excited about and invested in their development.
- Set and communicate rigorous and ambitious goals for all students within an age appropriate set of expectations.
- Conduct ongoing assessment of student progress and communicate this with parents on a regular basis.
- Attend weekly feedback meetings with Deans and learning designers to enhance teaching practices
- Fully participate in opportunities for professional growth including daily team meetings and reflections, weekly professional development meetings, instructional coaching, and organisation wide learning and reflection
- Communicate regularly with parents through e-mail, telephone and parent-teacher conferences
- Contribute to and participate in co-curricular programming for at least one activity in the course of a term
- Participate in a variety of collaborative teams and committees, fulfill supervision duties as assigned, including some morning, evening and weekend events
About You
Skills and Qualifications required:
- Completed Bachelor’s degree in Education (B.Ed) or Bachelor’s Degree + Post Graduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) - (Foundation Phase)
- SACE registered (Kindly provide registration number and certificate in application
- Understand child development and exhibit a sound understanding of play-based learning
- Experience in Reggio Emilio would be an added advantage
- Ability to lead a classroom independently, with experience in a classroom (practicals included)
Key attributes to succeed in the role:
- You love teaching and care deeply about the success of each and every student
- You have an understanding of and passion for enquiry based, student-centered learning
- You have a deep understanding of children and you know how to connect with the specific age group that you teach
- You are deeply committed to your development as a teacher and welcome constructive feedback, translating feedback into improvements and innovations in your approach and in your classroom
- You are able to work within a team-based environment and collaborate with other resident teachers, apprentice teachers and deans
- You communicate openly and effectively with your colleagues
- You are adept at using technology for instruction
Additional Requirements:
- Valid Police Clearance (no older than 6 months)
- ID Copy / Passport
- Work Permit (if applicable)
- SACE certificate
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About the Role
- We are looking for an amazing Afrikaans teacher to teach Primary School grades (R to 7). Second language teachers lead instruction of their language across multiple grades and classrooms and are responsible for driving a rigorous, enquiry-based learning environment the Nova Pioneer way. Resident teachers are supported by Deans of Instruction who partner with them in their growth journey - observing lessons, providing feedback and coaching. Resident teachers support and mentor-apprentice teachers. See below to learn more about the teaching model at Nova Pioneer.
Key responsibilities for the role include:
- Work closely with learning designers to design impactful lessons
- Deliver impactful and engaging enquiry-based lessons supported by technology to enhance instructional delivery
- Observe, coach and be a model teacher for Apprentices teachers
- Infuse joy and passion for learning into lessons so that students are excited about and invested in their academic excellence
- Set and communicate rigorous and ambitious goals for all students and provide student feedback so they internalize it
- Conduct ongoing assessment of student progress. Use assessment data to adjust instructional content and delivery techniques accordingly
- Attend weekly feedback meetings with Deans and learning designers to enhance teaching practices
- Fully participate in opportunities for professional growth including daily team meetings and reflections, weekly professional development meetings, instructional coaching, and organisation wide learning and reflection
- Communicate regularly with parents through e-mail, telephone and parent-teacher conferences
- Contribute to and participate in co-curricular programming for at least one activity in the course of a term
- Participate in a variety of collaborative teams and committees, fulfil supervision duties as assigned including some morning, evening and weekend events.
About You
Skills and Qualifications required
- Bachelor’s degree in Education or Bachelor’s Degree + Post Graduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) - with a focus in Intermediate Phase
- SACE registered
- Must be proficient in speaking, reading and writing in the language of instruction (Afrikaans)
- Must have majored in school OR have experience in teaching Afrikaans as a first or second language
- Experience and/or understanding of Cambridge curriculum objectives would be an advantage
- Ability to lead a classroom independently
- You love teaching and care deeply about the success of each and every student
- You have a deep understanding of children and you know how to connect with the specific age group that you teach
- You have an understanding of and passion for enquiry based, student-centered learning
- You are a team player and you enjoy group problem solving
- You are adept at using technology for instruction
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About the Role
- We are looking for an amazing teacher to teach Afrikaans to teach Primary School grades. Second language teachers lead instruction of their language across multiple grades and classrooms and are responsible for driving a rigorous, enquiry-based learning environment the Nova Pioneer way. Resident teachers are supported by Deans of Instruction who partner with them in their growth journey - observing lessons, providing feedback and coaching. Resident teachers support and mentor-apprentice teachers. See below to learn more about the teaching model at Nova Pioneer.
Key responsibilities for the role include:
- Work closely with learning designers to design impactful lessons
- Deliver impactful and engaging enquiry-based lessons supported by technology to enhance instructional delivery
- Observe, coach and be a model teacher for Apprentices teachers
- Infuse joy and passion for learning into lessons so that students are excited about and invested in their academic excellence
- Set and communicate rigorous and ambitious goals for all students and provide student feedback so they internalize it
- Conduct ongoing assessment of student progress. Use assessment data to adjust instructional content and delivery techniques accordingly
- Attend weekly feedback meetings with Deans and learning designers to enhance teaching practices
- Fully participate in opportunities for professional growth including daily team meetings and reflections, weekly professional development meetings, instructional coaching, and organisation wide learning and reflection
- Communicate regularly with parents through e-mail, telephone and parent-teacher conferences
- Contribute to and participate in co-curricular programming for at least one activity in the course of a term
- Participate in a variety of collaborative teams and committees, fulfil supervision duties as assigned including some morning, evening and weekend events.
About You
Skills and Qualifications required
- Bachelor’s degree in Education or Bachelor’s Degree + Post Graduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) - with a focus in Foundation / Intermediate Phase
- SACE registered
- Must be proficient in speaking, reading and writing in the language of instruction (Afrikaans)
- Must have majored in school OR have experience in teaching Afrikaans as a first or second language
- Experience and/or understanding of Cambridge curriculum objectives would be an advantage
- Ability to lead a classroom independently
- You love teaching and care deeply about the success of each and every student
- You have a deep understanding of children and you know how to connect with the specific age group that you teach
- You have an understanding of and passion for enquiry based, student-centered learning
- You are a team player and you enjoy group problem solving
- You are adept at using technology for instruction
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About the Role
- We are looking for an exceptional Teacher to start Term-3 to teach Intermediate Phase Grades - Grade 7 homeroom teacher and Intermediate Phase grades Science and teacher (Science - Cambridge Curriculum). Teachers lead instruction and planning for subject- or grade-level classrooms and are responsible for driving a rigorous, enquiry-based learning environment the Nova Pioneer way. Resident Teachers are supported by Deans of Instruction who partner with them in their growth journey - working full-time to empower teachers’ development by observing lessons and providing consistent feedback and coaching. Resident Teachers also support and mentor Apprentice Teachers. See below to learn more about the teaching model at Nova Pioneer..
Key responsibilities for the role include:
- Work closely with learning designers to design impactful lessons
- Design and deliver impactful and engaging enquiry-based lessons supported by technology to enhance instructional delivery
- Observe, coach and be a model teacher for Apprentice Teachers
- Infuse joy and passion for learning into lessons so that students are excited about and invested in their academic excellence
- Set and communicate rigorous and ambitious goals for all students and provide student feedback so they internalize it
- Conduct ongoing assessment of student progress. Use assessment data to adjust instructional content and delivery techniques accordingly
- Attend weekly feedback meetings with Deans and learning designers to enhance teaching practices
- Fully participate in opportunities for professional growth including daily team meetings and reflections, weekly professional development meetings, instructional coaching, and organisation wide learning and reflection
- Communicate regularly with parents through e-mail, telephone and parent-teacher conferences
- Contribute to and participate in co-curricular programming for at least one activity in the course of a term
- Participate in a variety of collaborative teams and committees, fulfill supervision duties as assigned, including some morning, evening and weekend events
About You
Skills and Qualifications required:
- Completed Bachelor’s degree in Education (B.Ed) or Bachelor’s Degree + Post Graduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) - (Intermediate phase)
- Professional Experience in Science (Intermediate phase)
- SACE registered (Kindly provide registration number and certificate in application
- Experience and/or understanding of Cambridge curriculum objectives would be an advantage
- Ability to lead a classroom independently, with experience in a classroom (practicals included)
Key attributes to succeed in the role:
- You love teaching and care deeply about the success of each and every student
- You have an understanding of and passion for enquiry based, student-centered learning
- You have a deep understanding of children and you know how to connect with the specific age group that you teach
- You are deeply committed to your development as a teacher and welcome constructive feedback, translating feedback into improvements and innovations in your approach and in your classroom
- You can work within a team-based environment and collaborate with other resident teachers, apprentice teachers and deans
- You communicate openly and effectively with your colleagues
- You are adept at using technology for instruction
Additional Requirements:
- Valid Police Clearance (no older than 6 months)
- ID Copy / Passport
- Work Permit (if applicable)
- SACE certificate
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About the Role
- We are looking for an exceptional Teacher to start Mid Term-2 to teach Intermediate Phase Grades - Grade 6 homeroom teacher and Grade 5 to 7 Science and Humanities teacher (Science & Humanities - Cambridge Curriculum). Teachers lead instruction and planning for subject- or grade-level classrooms and are responsible for driving a rigorous, enquiry-based learning environment the Nova Pioneer way. Resident Teachers are supported by Deans of Instruction who partner with them in their growth journey - working full-time to empower teachers’ development by observing lessons and providing consistent feedback and coaching. Resident Teachers also support and mentor Apprentice Teachers. See below to learn more about the teaching model at Nova Pioneer..
Key responsibilities for the role include:
- Work closely with learning designers to design impactful lessons
- Design and deliver impactful and engaging enquiry-based lessons supported by technology to enhance instructional delivery
- Observe, coach and be a model teacher for Apprentice Teachers
- Infuse joy and passion for learning into lessons so that students are excited about and invested in their academic excellence
- Set and communicate rigorous and ambitious goals for all students and provide student feedback so they internalize it
- Conduct ongoing assessment of student progress. Use assessment data to adjust instructional content and delivery techniques accordingly
- Attend weekly feedback meetings with Deans and learning designers to enhance teaching practices
- Fully participate in opportunities for professional growth including daily team meetings and reflections, weekly professional development meetings, instructional coaching, and organisation wide learning and reflection
- Communicate regularly with parents through e-mail, telephone and parent-teacher conferences
- Contribute to and participate in co-curricular programming for at least one activity in the course of a term
- Participate in a variety of collaborative teams and committees, fulfill supervision duties as assigned, including some morning, evening and weekend events
About You
Skills and Qualifications required:
- Completed Bachelor’s degree in Education (B.Ed) or Bachelor’s Degree + Post Graduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) - (Intermediate phase)
- Professional Experience in Science & Humanities subjects (Intermediate phase)
- SACE registered (Kindly provide registration number and certificate in application
- Experience and/or understanding of Cambridge curriculum objectives would be an advantage
- Ability to lead a classroom independently, with experience in a classroom (practicals included)
Key attributes to succeed in the role:
- You love teaching and care deeply about the success of each and every student
- You have an understanding of and passion for enquiry based, student-centered learning
- You have a deep understanding of children and you know how to connect with the specific age group that you teach
- You are deeply committed to your development as a teacher and welcome constructive feedback, translating feedback into improvements and innovations in your approach and in your classroom
- You can work within a team-based environment and collaborate with other resident teachers, apprentice teachers and deans
- You communicate openly and effectively with your colleagues
- You are adept at using technology for instruction
Additional Requirements:
- Valid Police Clearance (no older than 6 months)
- ID Copy / Passport
- Work Permit (if applicable)
- SACE certificate
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ABOUT THE ROLE
Nova Pioneer already has 16 schools on the continent - Ten in Johannesburg and six in Nairobi. Prior to assuming the School Leader position, you will go through core training to get you ready to lead in the Nova Pioneer way with support, participation, and leadership in the Emerging Leaders Program. The series of experiences will be customised based on your prior experience. These experiences include shadowing a current School Leader and gaining experience with coaching teachers using the Nova Pioneer system.
Key responsibilities for the role include:
Living the Nova Culture
- Fully embrace Nova Pioneer’s values and promote them to students, staff, other faculty, parents and members of the outside community
- Live the culture principles inside and outside of the classroom
- Maintain positive, constructive and professional relationships with teachers, students, their families, and colleagues
- Attend daily team, weekly staff and other meetings that arise throughout the school year
- Contribute as part of the regional leadership team to support the growth and health of the collective Nova Pioneer brand
The Head of School, with the support of the Director of Schools and the Chief Schools Officer, shall have responsibility for the following key areas:
Vision and Leadership
- Managing the execution of the daily operation of the school, and support all members of the community in meeting the mission, vision and instructional model of Nova PIoneer
- Articulate a compelling short- and long-term vision for the development of the school’s culture and program
- Establish and maintain an extremely strong and vibrant school culture consistent with Nova’s core cultural principles.
- Manage teaching and learning, and the academic outcomes of all learners
- Manage the school leadership team, and all teachers using the Managing the Nova Pioneer Way (MNPW) framework
- Plan and support the implementation of Open Days, Academic events, community events, and parent-centered events.
- Create and support Marketing opportunities to grow enrollment and lessen attrition
- Liaise and work collaboratively with other functions that support the school (Talent, Operations, Admissions and Marketing, etc)
- Manage and support central teams in meeting regional or school-specific outcomes
Organisation and Administration skills
- Provide overall management of the school, including the planning and overseeing of the daily timetabling of classes.
- Manage the execution of the teacher duty schedules as well as morning, break time, and lunch supervision.
- Support and maintain effective data management systems such as student records, teacher records, attendance, etc.
- Collect, analyze, share, and interpret internal and external school assessment data and ensure that data is used strategically to improve student academic performance.
- Oversee planning, execution, and analysis of intervention programs targeted at the needs of diverse academic subgroups, whether remedial or enrichment.
- Develop and implement systems for report cards, MAP results, and reporting other grades to parents
- With the support of the Finance team, build and manage the school budget - ensuring school-based procurement is managed within the budget and at a high standard
- With the support of the property and operations team, oversee the school facilities management - ensure security, campus facilities and cleaning are up to the required standard;
- With the support of the Talent team, ensure that campus-required hiring, people development and HR-related matters are closely managed
- Manage the selected aftercare program on the campus and/ or set up and coordinate Novacare
- With the support of the Marketing team, take active leadership and ownership in the school's admissions process and enrollment efforts as well as student retention.
- Ensure that campus-required hiring, people development and HR-related matters are closely managed and communicated to relevant teams
- With the support of the Marketing team, take active leadership and ownership in the school's admissions process and enrollment efforts as well as student retention
Teacher Development
- Lead the coaching and development of other leaders in the school, including Deans and Grade Level leads to be exemplars in all aspects of the Nova Pioneer Model.
- Oversee the attendance roster and roster of absent teachers and ensure effective teacher substitute plans as necessary
- Develop a school environment which is supportive of learning and high achievement among the students.
- Lead and support the monitoring and evaluation of teaching and learning across the school and contribute to school self-evaluation and the development of improvement plans.
- Facilitate collaboration among teachers within/across grade levels and subject areas
- Create and manage appropriate and high impact staff professional development
- Support the Apprentice Teacher programme
Communication
- Develop effective communication systems with students, team, parents and the wider community.
- Communicate with students, staff and parents in a positive, friendly and professional manner
- Responsible for managing communication systems - D6, Newsletters, EdAdmin, etc.
ABOUT YOU
- You have 5+ years of experience in a rigorous, high-expectations school setting including instructional leadership roles (e.g., Dean of Instruction, Dean of Students, Deputy Head, teacher coach, etc.). More years of experience or experience as a Head of School is highly valued but not a prerequisite, having 5+ years of Primary School professional experience is a prerequisite.
- You are widely recognised as a highly effective teacher and can model what great, inquiry-based teaching looks like.
- You consistently seeking out opportunities to grow, whether by asking others for feedback, forming communities of learning with other school leaders or seeking out training
- You have a track record of improving other people’s performance through coaching, building uncommonly strong relationships, developing creative training sessions, and sharing feedback
- A strong community leader, with the ‘head and heart’ to foster a caring community
- You have an exceptional ability to think strategically—and are unusually detail-oriented and conscientious
- You are excited about our organisational culture—and in particular, you are fired up to challenge yourself by embracing mutual vulnerability and a firehose of feedback
- You have a desire to further develop your leadership skills and apply them to transform the lives of African youth
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ABOUT THE ROLE
- Nova Pioneer already has 16 schools on the continent - Ten in Johannesburg and six in Nairobi. Prior to assuming the School Leader position, you will go through core training to get you ready to lead in the Nova Pioneer way with support, participation, and leadership in the Emerging Leaders Program. The series of experiences will be customised based on your prior experience. These experiences include shadowing a current School Leader and gaining experience with coaching teachers using the Nova Pioneer system.
Key responsibilities for the role include:
Living the Nova Culture
- Fully embrace Nova Pioneer’s values and promote them to students, staff, other faculty, parents and members of the outside community
- Live the culture principles inside and outside of the classroom
- Maintain positive, constructive and professional relationships with teachers, students, their families, and colleagues
- Attend daily team, weekly staff and other meetings that arise throughout the school year
- Contribute as part of the regional leadership team to support the growth and health of the collective Nova Pioneer brand
The Head of School, with the support of the Director of Schools and the Chief Schools Officer, shall have responsibility for the following key areas:
Vision and Leadership
- Managing the execution of the daily operation of the school, and support all members of the community in meeting the mission, vision and instructional model of Nova PIoneer
- Articulate a compelling short- and long-term vision for the development of the school’s culture and program
- Establish and maintain an extremely strong and vibrant school culture consistent with Nova’s core cultural principles.
- Manage teaching and learning, and the academic outcomes of all learners
- Manage the school leadership team, and all teachers using the Managing the Nova Pioneer Way (MNPW) framework
- Plan and support the implementation of Open Days, Academic events, community events, and parent-centered events.
- Create and support Marketing opportunities to grow enrollment and lessen attrition
- Liaise and work collaboratively with other functions that support the school (Talent, Operations, Admissions and Marketing, etc)
- Manage and support central teams in meeting regional or school-specific outcomes
Organisation and Administration skills
- Provide overall management of the school, including the planning and overseeing of the daily timetabling of classes.
- Manage the execution of the teacher duty schedules as well as morning, break time, and lunch supervision.
- Support and maintain effective data management systems such as student records, teacher records, attendance, etc.
- Collect, analyze, share, and interpret internal and external school assessment data and ensure that data is used strategically to improve student academic performance.
- Oversee planning, execution, and analysis of intervention programs targeted at the needs of diverse academic subgroups, whether remedial or enrichment.
- Develop and implement systems for report cards, MAP results, and reporting other grades to parents
- With the support of the Finance team, build and manage the school budget - ensuring school-based procurement is managed within the budget and at a high standard
- With the support of the property and operations team, oversee the school facilities management - ensure security, campus facilities and cleaning are up to the required standard;
- With the support of the Talent team, ensure that campus-required hiring, people development and HR-related matters are closely managed
- Manage the selected aftercare program on the campus and/ or set up and coordinate Novacare
- With the support of the Marketing team, take active leadership and ownership in the school's admissions process and enrollment efforts as well as student retention.
- Ensure that campus-required hiring, people development and HR-related matters are closely managed and communicated to relevant teams
- With the support of the Marketing team, take active leadership and ownership in the school's admissions process and enrollment efforts as well as student retention
Teacher Development
- Lead the coaching and development of other leaders in the school, including Deans and Grade Level leads to be exemplars in all aspects of the Nova Pioneer Model.
- Oversee the attendance roster and roster of absent teachers and ensure effective teacher substitute plans as necessary
- Develop a school environment which is supportive of learning and high achievement among the students.
- Lead and support the monitoring and evaluation of teaching and learning across the school and contribute to school self-evaluation and the development of improvement plans.
- Facilitate collaboration among teachers within/across grade levels and subject areas
- Create and manage appropriate and high impact staff professional development
- Support the Apprentice Teacher programme
Communication
- Develop effective communication systems with students, team, parents and the wider community.
- Communicate with students, staff and parents in a positive, friendly and professional manner
- Responsible for managing communication systems - D6, Newsletters, EdAdmin, etc.
ABOUT YOU
- You have 5+ years of experience in a rigorous, high-expectations school setting including instructional leadership roles (e.g., Dean of Instruction, Dean of Students, Deputy Head, teacher coach, etc.). More years of experience or experience as a Head of School is highly valued but not a prerequisite, having 5+ years of Senior School professional experience is a prerequisite.
- You are widely recognised as a highly effective teacher and can model what great, inquiry-based teaching looks like.
- You consistently seeking out opportunities to grow, whether by asking others for feedback, forming communities of learning with other school leaders or seeking out training
- You have a track record of improving other people’s performance through coaching, building uncommonly strong relationships, developing creative training sessions, and sharing feedback
- A strong community leader, with the ‘head and heart’ to foster a caring community
- You have an exceptional ability to think strategically—and are unusually detail-oriented and conscientious
- You are excited about our organisational culture—and in particular, you are fired up to challenge yourself by embracing mutual vulnerability and a firehose of feedback
- You have a desire to further develop your leadership skills and apply them to transform the lives of African youth
go to method of application »
ABOUT THE ROLE
- Nova Pioneer already has 15 schools on the continent - Nine in Johannesburg and six in Nairobi. Prior to assuming the School Leader position, you will go through core training to get you ready to lead in the Nova Pioneer way with support, participation, and leadership in the Emerging Leaders Program. The series of experiences will be customised based on your prior experience. These experiences include shadowing a current School Leader and gaining experience with coaching teachers using the Nova Pioneer system.
Key responsibilities for the role include:
Living the Nova Culture
- Fully embrace Nova Pioneer’s values and promote them to students, staff, other faculty, parents and members of the outside community
- Live the culture principles inside and outside of the classroom
- Maintain positive, constructive and professional relationships with teachers, students, their families, and colleagues
- Attend daily team, weekly staff and other meetings that arise throughout the school year
- Contribute as part of the regional leadership team to support the growth and health of the collective Nova Pioneer brand
The Head of School, with the support of the Director of Schools and the Chief Schools Officer, shall have responsibility for the following key areas:
Vision and Leadership
- Managing the execution of the daily operation of the school, and support all members of the community in meeting the mission, vision and instructional model of Nova PIoneer
- Articulate a compelling short- and long-term vision for the development of the school’s culture and program
- Establish and maintain an extremely strong and vibrant school culture consistent with Nova’s core culture principles.
- Manage teaching and learning, and the academic outcomes of all learners
- Manage the school leadership team, and all teachers using the Managing the Nova Pioneer Way (MNPW) framework
- Plan and support the implementation of Open Days, Academic events, community events, and parent-centered events.
- Create and support marketing opportunities to grow enrollment and lessen attrition.
- Liaise and work collaboratively with other functions that support the school (Talent, Operations, Admissions and Marketing, etc)
- Manage and support central teams in meeting regional or school-specific outcomes
Organisation and Administration skills
- Provide overall management of the school, including the planning and overseeing of the daily timetabling of classes.
- Manage the execution of the teacher duty schedules as well as morning, break time, and lunch supervision.
- Support and maintain effective data management systems such as student records, teacher records, attendance, etc.
- Collect, analyze, share, and interpret internal and external school assessment data and ensure that data is used strategically to improve student academic performance.
- Oversee planning, execution, and analysis of intervention programs targeted at the needs of diverse academic subgroups, whether remedial or enrichment.
- Develop and implement systems for report cards, MAP results, and reporting other grades to parents
- With the support of the Finance team, build and manage the school budget - ensuring school-based procurement is managed within the budget and at a high standard
- With the support of the property and operations team, oversee the school facilities management - ensure security, campus facilities and cleaning are up to the required standard;
- With the support of the Talent team, ensure that campus-required hiring, people development and HR-related matters are closely managed
- Manage the selected aftercare program on the campus and/ or set up and coordinate Novacare
- With the support of the Marketing team, take active leadership and ownership in the school's admissions process and enrollment efforts as well as student retention.
- Ensure that campus-required hiring, people development and HR-related matters are closely managed and communicated to relevant teams
- With the support of the Marketing team, take active leadership and ownership in the school's admissions process and enrollment efforts as well as student retention
Teacher Development
- Lead the coaching and development of other leaders in the school, including Deans and Grade Level leads to be exemplars in all aspects of the Nova Pioneer Model.
- Oversee the attendance roster and roster of absent teachers and ensure effective teacher substitute plans as necessary
- Develop a school environment which is supportive of learning and high achievement among the students.
- Lead and support the monitoring and evaluation of teaching and learning across the school and contribute to school self-evaluation and the development of improvement plans.
- Facilitate collaboration among teachers within/across grade levels and subject areas
- Create and manage appropriate and high impact staff professional development
- Support the Apprentice Teacher programme
Communication
- Develop effective communication systems with students, team, parents and the wider community.
- Communicate with students, staff and parents in a positive, friendly and professional manner
- Responsible for managing communication systems - D6, Newsletters, EdAdmin, etc.
ABOUT YOU
- You have 5+years of experience in a rigorous, high-expectations school setting including instructional leadership roles (e.g., Dean of Instruction, Dean of Students, Deputy Head, teacher coach, etc.). More years of experience or experience as a Head of School is highly valued but not a prerequisite, having 5+ years in Senior School professional experience is a prerequisite.
- You are widely recognised as a highly effective teacher and can model what great, inquiry-based teaching looks like.
- You consistently seeking out opportunities to grow, whether by asking others for feedback, forming communities of learning with other school leaders, or seeking out training
- You have a track record of improving other people’s performance through coaching, building uncommonly strong relationships, developing creative training sessions and sharing feedback
- A strong community leader, with the ‘head and heart’ to foster a caring community
- You have an exceptional ability to think strategically—and are unusually detail-oriented and conscientious
- You are excited about our organisational culture—and in particular, you are fired up to challenge yourself by embracing mutual vulnerability and a firehose of feedback
- You have a desire to further develop your leadership skills and apply them to transform the lives of African youth
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ABOUT THE ROLE
- We are looking for an exceptional Literacy Specialist. The Literacy Specialist will work across all Nova Pioneer Schools in South Africa to ensure all students receive the academic care needed. The aim of this role is multifold, including directly teaching intervention groups and assisting teachers and leadership with the systems and supports needed to support learners in need of extra support. A secondary goal is to challenge those students functioning above grade level. The Specialist will not only support teachers but will also train them to build systems of support in their classrooms to meet the need of all learners. We are open to considering senior primary or lower secondary specialists.
The Literacy Support Specialist will report to the Director of Schools and the Learning Support Team.
Key responsibilities for the role include:
- Splitting time across Nova Pioneer campuses to provide direct intervention support to learners (Excluding school holidays)
- Provide direct intervention to pre-identify learners
- Plan, run and organise Professional Development sessions for each campus monthly and once to twice a year for all schools
- Meet with the Student Support Team on each campus bi-monthly
- Analyze student data with Student Support Team, Leadership, and teachers
- Coaches teachers on how to plan support for students with learning barriers, students that are below grade level, and students that are above grade level
- Observe teachers and students as needed
- Ability to respond to the needs of the students and Nova Pioneer and growth with the role over time
- Work closely with school teams and Educational Psychologist
ABOUT YOU
- Education Level: Masters (in Education) Degree Preferable or Bachelors (in Education) with strong experience
- Experience and/or understanding of Cambridge orIEB curriculum objectives ideal
- SACE registered (Kindly provide registration number and certificate in application)
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- You have an understanding of and passion for enquiry based, student-centered learning
- You have a deep understanding of children and you know how to connect with the specific age group that you teach
- You are a team player and you enjoy group problem solving
- You are adept at using technology for instruction
Core Skills And Competencies
- Hands-on experience supporting students with a variety of learning barriers is a must
- Providing support in literacy with a wide range of learning barriers (i.e. dyslexia, dysgraphia, ADHD ADD, Autism, etc.)
- Has experience with non-English proficient and non-English Home Language students as well as ELL practices
- Specific skills: understand how to implement remedial support and is familiar with a variety of remedial support programs for Literacy
- Personal characteristics: can work collaboratively with a team, can receive feedback and give feedback in a positive manner
Additional Skills And Requirements
- Certifications: Ideally coursework in Inclusive Learning, Learning Support and Remedial Training are preferred
- SACE Certificate
- Must have a valid driver's license and car in a safe operating condition
- Valid Police Clearance (no older than 6 months)
- ID/ Passport
- Work permit (if applicable)
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ABOUT THE ROLE
- We are looking for an exceptional Numeracy Specialist. The Numeracy Specialist will work across all Nova Pioneer Schools in South Africa to ensure all students receive the academic care needed. The aim of this role is multifold, including directly teaching intervention groups and assisting teachers and leadership with the systems and supports needed to support learners in need of extra support. A secondary goal is to challenge those students functioning above grade level. The Specialist will not only support teachers but will also train them to build systems of support in their classrooms to meet the need of all learners. We are open to considering senior primary or lower secondary specialists.
The Numeracy Support Specialist will report to the Director of Schools and the Learning Support Team.
Key responsibilities for the role include:
- Splitting time across Nova Pioneer campuses to provide direct intervention support to learners (Excluding school holidays)
- Provide direct intervention to pre-identify learners
- Plan, run and organise Professional Development sessions for each campus monthly and once to twice a year for all schools
- Meet with the Student Support Team on each campus bi-monthly
- Analyze student data with Student Support Team, Leadership, and teachers
- Coaches teachers on how to plan support for students with learning barriers, students that are below grade level, and students that are above grade level
- Observe teachers and students as needed
- Ability to respond to the needs of the students and Nova Pioneer and growth with the role over time
- Work closely with school teams and Educational Psychologist
ABOUT YOU
- Education Level: Masters (in Education) Degree Preferable or Bachelors (in Education) with strong experience
- Experience and/or understanding of Cambridge or IEB curriculum objectives ideal
- SACE registered (Kindly provide registration number and certificate in application)
- You have an understanding of and passion for enquiry based, student-centered learning
- You have a deep understanding of children and you know how to connect with the specific age group that you teach
- You are a team player and you enjoy group problem solving
- You are adept at using technology for instruction
Core Skills And Competencies
- Hands-on experience supporting students with a variety of learning barriers is a must
- Providing support in literacy with a wide range of learning barriers (i.e. dyslexia, dysgraphia, ADHD ADD, Autism, etc.)
- Has experience with non-English proficient and non-English Home Language students as well as ELL practices
- Specific skills: understand how to implement remedial support and is familiar with a variety of remedial support programs for Literacy
- Personal characteristics: can work collaboratively with a team, can receive feedback and give feedback in a positive manner
Additional Skills And Requirements
- Certifications: Ideally coursework in Inclusive Learning, Learning Support and Remedial Training are preferred
- SACE Certificate
- Must have a valid driver's license and car in a safe operating condition
- Valid Police Clearance (no older than 6 months)
- ID/ Passport
- Work permit (if applicable)
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ABOUT THE ROLE
As Receptionist/PA to the Executive Head at Ormonde Secondary, you will do the following:
- Live the Nova Pioneer Culture
- Receive parents, students and other visitors with a smile and make them feel welcome and at ease.
- Perform a wide variety of clerical and other office functions and activities related to the administration of diverse programs and operations at the school.
- Make and receive phone calls on the school’s telephone lines
- Schedule meetings for the Executive Head
- Facilitate the Public Relations function of the front office for both internal and external stakeholders
- Prepare documents ahead of internal and external meetings as directed by the Executive Head (photocopying, binding, filing etc.)
- Prepare documents for internal display on pin-boards or noticeboards
- Respond to routine correspondences and send out scheduled communications
- Keep track of the pupils’ attendance registers and any confidential documents on behalf of the Executive Head
- Manage petty cash
About You
Skills and qualifications required:
- You have a minimum of 2 years of experience in front office management and/or as a personal assistant
- You have excellent organizational, planning and time management skills - you are able to handle many moving parts while maintaining high standards of excellence
- You are a great communicator in person and on the phone - you love interacting with people and bring joy to every interaction
- You demonstrate capacity to analyze complex situations and solve problems
- You have a flexible and able to respond quickly to changing priorities
- You are proactive and have an enthusiastic approach to work
- You are excited about our organizational culture—and in particular, you are fired up to challenge yourself by embracing mutual vulnerability and a firehose of feedback
- You ideally have a Diploma or Degree in Office Administration
- You are comfortable using the Google software suite (Google Calendar, Docs, Sheets, Gmail, etc.) as well as Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
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ABOUT THE ROLE
- This position reports to the School Leader/Dean of Operations responsible for supporting the School Leadership Team, managing the IT helpdesk at the school campus and enforcing its existing policy, and other functional teams at the school in the planning, development and implementation of all technology-related projects related to academic systems, residential life, sports activities, and school-based events.
Your responsibilities include:
Tech Asset Management
- Shall be fully responsible and accountable for the management of student Chromebooks or laptops where applicable. This includes the day to day management of the student Chromebooks / laptops check-in and check-out process, the provision of a detailed monthly report showing the device cont for (Chromebooks, projectors, chargers, speakers, earsets count, device condition, HDMI cables) for the purpose of general management, launch planning, insurance or other
- Maintaining an accurate inventory record of school equipment. Managing and tracking the IT/Tech assets while ensuring safe storage. Keeping an up-to-date inventory of the IT/Tech assets.
- Ensure all teachers sign the asset management document and ensure safe storage of the paperwork
- Collect classroom tech assets from class teachers at the end of every term.
- To support the central Global Tech team with the management of the teacher’s Chromebooks / Laptops.
- Team Professional Development
- Conduct, facilitate and /or support teammate Tech or role onboarding and offboarding in collaboration with Talent and the central Global Academic support or Global Tech Team
- Conduct teacher Professional Development (PD) on the use and care of tech assets termly.
- Attending teacher PD on a regular basis.
- Creating and running professional development experiences for teammates on tech.
- Run tech capacity-building training sessions for different functions at the school (academic and non-academic) at least termly to enhance their job productivity.
Tech Maintenance and Troubleshooting
- Be the first point of contact to users (students, parents, and teammates) when troubleshooting Tech related issues via the school's helpdesk and where necessary escalate the more technical issues that require in-depth problem solving to the central Global Tech Team.
- Resolving and responding to helpdesk tickets within laid out IT SLA timelines
- Troubleshooting the classroom projectors, speakers, and HDMI failures. Ensuring any such issues are resolved proactively and constantly keep the affected stakeholders updated on the issues and progress made in resolving them.
Student Information System Support
- Support the administration of the school’s Student Information System (SIS /EdAdmin) with respect to software updates, troubleshooting, User passwords reset, etc
- Support on SASAMs submissions: - Updating the related software (SASAMS, Valistractor, etc), training & supporting the Admin Assistants and the school teams on SASAMs submissions.
- Support the school with Termly reports submissions (correct report formats, accompanying letters, school leader’s signatures, etc).
- To support the school teams in logging in external support tickets
- Support the school leadership team or the central Global Academic Support team to conduct Academic year roll-over & Term roll-over responsibilities
Printing Management
- Supporting teammates with accessing printing services by ensuring connectivity to the printer is always available e.g. Onboard and offboard teammates on the print management software, manage printing access e.g. issuance of printing codes, user password resets, etc.
- Support and collaborate with the central Global Tech Team with the onsite diagnosis of printing service outages and participate as guided in the resolution of such issues.
- Receive technicians from contract service providers as needed to carry out maintenance or repair tasks and communicate to the relevant stakeholders any progress updates
- Liaise/support the central Global Tech on printing toner procurement, stock management, and replacements
- Liaise/support the central Global Tech on managing the usage & maintenance of the printers
Internet Network Management
- Troubleshooting all internet issues. Ensuring any such issues are resolved proactively and constantly keep the affected stakeholders updated on the issues and progress made in resolving them.
- Receive technicians from contract service providers as needed to carry out maintenance or repair tasks and communicate out to the relevant stakeholders progress updates
- Conduct an ongoing school network security posture monitoring and reporting any occurring incidences.
- Troubleshooting and regular inspection of printers, routers, switches, CCTV cameras, access, points, and computer hardware and software components.
Supporting Academics and Learning Programs
- Ensure that the appropriate set-up of hardware e.g. student laptops, headsets, and software necessary in running successful online testing sessions or any other school curriculum lesson/activity that requires the use of student hardware and software as guided by the school leadership team ie. NWEA MAP tests
- Supporting teachers in running heavy computer/technology aided lessons.
- Support the school leadership team or the central Global Academic Support team to generate student report cards pdfs test versions and share them with the concerned teachers to enable them to resolve any gaps before they are published to families at the end of each term.
- Support academic teams with Tech needs for school events - parent, student, and teacher events (Microphone, PA system, etc.)
Any other duties assigned by your manager
- From time to time, execute any other duties as assigned by your manager
ABOUT YOU
Required qualifications:
- A complete diploma/degree in an IT-related field
- You have a minimum of 2 years of technical experience (experience in IT support is an added advantage)
- You have proficient knowledge of computer networks and can troubleshoot network-related issues
- You are able to demonstrate competence and comfort with PC/Linux/Mac-based computer systems
- You have strong organizational skills and can handle many projects at the same time with minimal supervision
- You are always putting yourself in other people's shoes - your natural empathy, curiosity, and people reading skills help you understand your team and students/customer better than most people around you
- Highly proficient in the following skills; Data management, Use of excel, Project management, Team-oriented thinking, Vendor relationship management experience and Procurement experience.
Competencies and character:
- You have a passion for a career in technology
- You pay attention to detail and work with high accuracy
- Proficient and able to demonstrate competence and comfort with
- Network software configuration
- Print server management and implementation
- Firewall and server security management
- Cabling and physical network maintenance
- Windows Server 2016 and Windows 10 desktop administration
- Onsite and remote helpdesk support
- GSuite Applications use and administration
- You are a thoughtful planner with ability to multi-task, take initiative, prioritise effectively, and deliver for multiple stakeholders according to tight deadlines
- You are results-driven, you, move fast and take ownership of your work
- Having a personality that demonstrates interpersonal skills to relate well with students, staff, administration, parents and the community
- You are a great communicator. You are able to provide a clear and effective written communication (email and letters) and verbal communication.
- You enjoy working with and collaborating with others
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About the Role
- We are looking for an Aftercare Assistant for grades 000 to grade 4. Aftercare Assistants support the running of the after school programme during school term (~4-5 hours / day) as well during school holidays (~8 hours / day).
Key responsibilities for the role include:
- Take initiative and act decisively
- Take responsibility for the care and safety of our children
- Conduct diligent and responsible monitoring of all students at the aftercare
- Supervise all activities to ensure safety at all times
- Run daily activities for the children according to our educational approach
- Liaise with parents
- Participate in relevant professional development
- Manage behaviour of learners according to the Nova Pioneer philosophy of culture and behaviour
- Help to maintain a neat and organised aftercare area
- Attend school functions
- Report to supervisor any problem which may occur with the children
- Participate in dismissal procedures at the end of aftercare, ensuring that each child leaves with the appropriate adult
- Ensure a professional, friendly and cordial relationship the both learners and parents
- Work with other staff members to form a positive, supportive team atmosphere
- Participate in Open Days
- Perform additional duties as assigned by the School Leader according to the school’s needs
Aftercare Assistants are supported by the Aftercare Manager, who partners with them in their growth journey - providing feedback and coaching.
About You
Skills and Qualifications required:
- ECD Certificate / Currently studying towards Bachelor’s degree in Education or Post Graduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) - Ideal
- SACE
- Must be proficient in speaking, reading and writing in English
- You love teaching and care deeply about the success of each and every student
- You have a deep understanding of children and you know how to connect with the specific age group that you teach
- You have an understanding of and passion for student-centered learning
- You are a team player and you enjoy group problem solving
- You are adept at using technology
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About the Role
- We are looking for a teacher to teach a second language, Afrikaans. Second language teachers lead instruction of their language across multiple grades and classrooms and are responsible for driving a rigorous, enquiry-based learning environment the Nova Pioneer way. Resident teachers are supported by Deans of Instruction who partner with them in their growth journey - observing lessons, providing feedback and coaching. Resident teachers support and mentor apprentice teachers. See below to learn more about the teaching model at Nova Pioneer.
Key responsibilities for the role include:
- Work closely with learning designers to design impactful lessons
- Deliver impactful and engaging enquiry-based lessons supported by technology to enhance instructional delivery
- Observe, coach and be a model teacher for Apprentices teachers
- Infuse joy and passion for learning into lessons so that students are excited about and invested in their academic excellence
- Set and communicate rigorous and ambitious goals for all students and provide student feedback so they internalise it
- Conduct ongoing assessment of student progress. Use assessment data to adjust instructional content and delivery techniques accordingly
- Attend weekly feedback meetings with Deans and learning designers to enhance teaching practices
- Fully participate in opportunities for professional growth including daily team meetings and reflections, weekly professional development meetings, instructional coaching, and organisation wide learning and reflection
- Communicate regularly with parents through email, telephone and parent-teacher conferences
- Contribute to and participate in co-curricular programming for at least one activity in the course of a term
- Participate in a variety of collaborative teams and committees, fulfil supervision duties as assigned including some morning, evening and weekend events.
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About You
Skills and Qualifications required
- Bachelor’s degree in Education or Bachelor’s Degree + Post Graduate Certificate in Education (PGCE)
- SACE registered
- Must be proficient in speaking, reading and writing in the language of instruction (Afrikaans)
- Experience and/or understanding of Cambridge curriculum objectives would be an advantage
- Ability to lead a classroom independently
- You love teaching and care deeply about the success of each and every student
- You have a deep understanding of children and you know how to connect with the specific age group that you teach
- You have an understanding of and passion for enquiry based, student-centred learning
- You are a team player and you enjoy group problem solving
- You are adept at using technology for instruction
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About the Role
- We are looking for an exceptional Biology Teacher to teach senior grades. Resident teachers lead instruction and planning for subject or grade level classrooms and are responsible for driving a rigorous, enquiry-based learning environment the Nova Pioneer way. Resident teachers are supported by Deans of Instruction who partner with them in their growth journey by observing lessons, providing feedback and coaching. Resident teachers support and mentor apprentice teachers. See below to learn more about the teaching model at Nova Pioneer.
Key responsibilities for the role include:
- Deliver exceptional, real-world, enquiry-based Biology lessons that align with the Cambridge curriculum requirements
- Prepare students to sit IGCSE, AS, and A-level exams.
- Design rigorous lesson plans
- Deliver impactful and engaging enquiry-based lessons supported by technology to enhance instructional delivery
- Observe, coach, and be a model teacher for new teachers
- Infuse joy and passion for learning into lessons so that students are excited about and invested in their academic excellence
- Set and communicate rigorous and ambitious goals for all students and provide student feedback so they internalise it
- Conduct ongoing assessment of student progress. Use assessment data to adjust instructional content and delivery techniques accordingly
- Attend weekly feedback meetings with Deans and learning designers to enhance teaching practices
- Fully participate in opportunities for professional growth including daily team meetings and reflections, weekly professional development meetings, instructional coaching, and organisation wide learning and reflection
- Communicate regularly with parents through email, telephone and parent-teacher conferences
- Contribute to and participate in co-curricular programming for at least one activity in the course of a term
- Participate in a variety of collaborative teams and committees, and fulfil supervision duties as assigned including occasional morning, evening and weekend events.
About You
Skills and Qualifications required:
- A Bachelor’s Degree in Science with Biology as a major or a similar degree + Post Graduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) is essential.
- You have taken Biology as a major to the third year level at the university
- You have taught Biology at the upper senior school level (Grade 10 - 12 experience)
- Experience and/or understanding of Cambridge curriculum objectives
- SACE registered
- Ability to lead a classroom independently
- You love teaching and care deeply about the success of each and every student
- You have an understanding of and passion for enquiry based, student-centered learning
- You have a deep understanding of children and you know how to connect with the specific age group that you teach
- You are a team player and you enjoy group problem solving
- You are adept at using technology for instruction
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About the Role
- We are looking for an exceptional Computer Science Teacher to start in Term 2! candidate must have practical experience teaching senior phase.
Key responsibilities for the role include:
- Deliver impactful and engaging enquiry-based lessons supported by technology to enhance instructional delivery
- Deliver exceptional, real world, enquiry-based Computer Science lessons that align with the Cambridge Computer Science curriculum requirements
- Design rigorous lesson plans
- Deliver impactful and engaging enquiry-based lessons supported by technology to enhance instructional delivery
- Observe, coach and be a model teacher for new teachers
- Infuse joy and passion for learning into lessons so that students are excited about and invested in their academic excellence
- Help to set and communicate rigorous and ambitious goals for all students and provide student feedback so they internalize it
- Conduct ongoing assessment of student progress. Use assessment data to adjust instructional content and delivery techniques accordingly
- Attend weekly feedback meetings with Deans and learning designers to enhance teaching practices
- Fully participate in opportunities for professional growth including daily team meetings and reflections, weekly professional development meetings, instructional coaching, and organisation wide learning and reflection
- Communicate regularly with parents through e-mail, telephone and parent-teacher conferences
- Contribute to and participate in co-curricular programming for at least one activity in the course of a term
- Participate in a variety of collaborative teams and committees, fulfil supervision duties as assigned including occasional morning, evening and weekend events
About You
Skills and Qualifications required:
- A BSc in Computer Science or similar degree + completed a Post Graduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) is ideal. We are also open to candidates who have a Bachelors of Education degree but who have strong experience in a Computer Science field
- SACE registered
- Practical teaching Computer Science
- You have an understanding of the Cambridge Computer Science Curriculum
- You have strong technical knowledge of Computer Science
- You have experience with one or more of the following programming languages: Python, Visual Basic (console mode), Pascal/Delphi
- You have have a solid understanding of the design, coding and testing stages in the program development cycle
- You can provide evidence (i.e. a portfolio of work) of programming skills
- You love teaching and care deeply about the success of each and every student
- You have an understanding of and passion for enquiry based, student-centered learning
- You have a deep understanding of children and you know how to connect with the specific age group that you teach
- You are a team player and you enjoy group problem solving
- You are adept at using technology for instruction
Qualities of a successful candidate:
- You love teaching and care deeply about the success of each and every student
- You have a deep understanding of children and you know how to connect with the specific age group that you teach
- You are deeply committed to your development as a teacher and welcome constructive feedback, translating feedback into improvements and innovations in your approach and in your classroom
- You are able to work within a team-based environment and collaborate with other resident teachers, apprentice teachers and deans
- You communicate openly and effectively with your colleagues
- You are adept at using technology for instruction
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About the Role
Key responsibilities for the role include:
- Work closely with learning designers to design impactful lessons
- Design and deliver impactful and engaging enquiry-based lessons supported by technology to enhance instructional delivery
- Observe, coach and be a model teacher for Apprentice Teachers
- Infuse joy and passion for learning into lessons so that students are excited about and invested in their academic excellence
- Set and communicate rigorous and ambitious goals for all students and provide student feedback so they internalize it
- Conduct ongoing assessment of student progress. Use assessment data to adjust instructional content and delivery techniques accordingly
- Attend weekly feedback meetings with Deans and learning designers to enhance teaching practices
- Fully participate in opportunities for professional growth including daily team meetings and reflections, weekly professional development meetings, instructional coaching, and organisation wide learning and reflection
- Communicate regularly with parents through e-mail, telephone and parent-teacher conferences
- Contribute to and participate in co-curricular programming for at least one activity in the course of a term
- Participate in a variety of collaborative teams and committees, fulfill supervision duties as assigned, including some morning, evening and weekend events
About You
Skills and Qualifications required:
- Completed Bachelor’s degree in Education (B.Ed)
- SACE registered (Kindly provide registration number and certificate in application
- Experience and/or understanding of Cambridge curriculum objectives would be an advantage
- Ability to lead a classroom independently, with experience in a classroom (practicals included)
Key attributes to succeed in the role:
- You love teaching and care deeply about the success of each and every student
- You have an understanding of and passion for enquiry based, student-centered learning
- You have a deep understanding of children and you know how to connect with the specific age group that you teach
- You are deeply committed to your development as a teacher and welcome constructive feedback, translating feedback into improvements and innovations in your approach and in your classroom
- You are able to work within a team-based environment and collaborate with other resident teachers, apprentice teachers and deans
- You communicate openly and effectively with your colleagues
- You are adept at using technology for instruction
Additional Requirements:
- Valid Police Clearance (no older than 6 months)
- ID Copy / Passport
- Work Permit (if applicable)
- SACE certificate
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ABOUT THE ROLE
- Working with the school's educational psychologist to provide educational psychological services to students across campuses of Nova Pioneer. This will include individual therapeutic interventions, psychoeducational assessments, group intervention, meeting attendance and collaborative multidisciplinary work, case management, and consultations with parents and teachers.
Your key responsibilities will be to:
- Work under the supervision of Nova Pioneer's educational psychologist, who will act as the site supervisor
- As per the HPCSA requirements, the internship will be full-time, and the intern will be required to work through school holidays. Leave days are allocated according to the HPCSA guidelines
- Provide therapeutic interventions, including play therapy and trauma support to primary school students from Grade 00/000 to Grade 12
- Provide learning support and remedial interventions to students in primary school.
- Conduct psycho-educational assessments of students in the primary school
- Conduct school readiness assessments of students in Grade R
- Write professional, useful, and psychometrically-sound assessment reports
- Provide group interventions and facilitate Social and Emotional Learning experiences with an emphasis on prevention in the secondary school
- Attend Student Support Team meetings and work as part of a collaborative student support team
- Maintain accurate clinical records
- Maintain the highest level of professional and ethical conduct, upholding the Professional Rules of Conduct pertaining to the profession of psychology as laid down by the HPCSA
ABOUT YOU
Essential:
- Have completed or be nearing completion of an accredited Master’s degree in education or counseling psychology (no time will be given for completion of course work)
- Have an individualized internship program that has been approved by the Professional Board for Psychology by December 2023
- Be registered with the HPCSA as an intern Psychologist by no later than January 2024
- Be willing and able to work on different campuses of the school
- Have supervised experience in therapeutic interventions and psychological assessment
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