Exciting Teaching Opportunities at Nova Pioneer

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 at the start of 2024
• You are specialising in the Intermediate phase or 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 

As a Facilities Apprentice, you will be specifically responsible for the following:  

• Inspect the building and other structures to determine functional systems and detect malfunctions in need of repair.
• Prepare a schedule for maintenance matters with the operations team and agree when work will be carried out.
• Perform routine building maintenance tasks in a timely manner.
• Minimize maintenance disruptions to the running of the school.
• Adequately respond to maintenance requests.
• Ensure that all building management equipment has the appropriate policy and standard level.
• Respond adequately to emergencies or urgent issues as they arise
• Health and Safety team member

ABOUT YOU 

• Completed Grade 12; ideally you will have also completed a Technical Diploma or Certificate in plumbing/electrical
• Knowledge of General Safety principles
• Preferred work experience includes:
  • Building/construction 3 years
  • Gardening 2-3 years
  • General maintenance duties 3 years

As a Facilities Apprentice, you will

• Strive for excellence in every detail of your work and inspire and challenge everyone around you to do the same.
• You take pleasure in excellence more than credit or status.
• Our culture resonates deeply with your values—and in particular, you are excited to challenge yourself by taking risks and getting more feedback than you’ve ever gotten before.

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About the Role
We are looking for a Teacher to teach Foundation Phase. 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.
• 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

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
We are looking for a Maternity Cover Teacher to teach to start in September. 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 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

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)
• 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