Job Opportunities at Nova Pioneer

About the Role

• Nova Pioneer is looking for 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 at the start of 2023
• You are specialising in Foundation and/ or Intermediate 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

• Nova Pioneer is looking for 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 at the start of 2023
• You are specialising in Foundation and/ or Intermediate 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

• 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 at the start of 2023
• You are specialising in Foundation and/ or Intermediate 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 an amazing teacher to teach Afrikaans to primary school grades (R-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 Foundation 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

• This position reports to the Director of Operations and Technology. You will be responsible for supporting the South African Schools and other functional teams at the school in the planning, development, and implementation of all technology-related projects related to educational systems, sports activities, and school-based events.

Your Responsibilities Include:

• Collaborate with the Global Director of Operations & Technology to manage the design, roll-out, and ongoing maintenance of technology systems and procedures for Nova Pioneer South Africa schools. This includes resolving any technical challenges that may arise.
• Oversee the design, implementation and maintenance of the school's technology systems and infrastructure, with a focus on our core network systems (internet, printing and firewalls) to ensure that the overall hardware and related equipment in these systems, work efficiently across all schools as intended and designed.
• Manage and oversee the relationship with vendors and contractors providing outsourced IT services, ensuring timely delivery of services, quality standards and compliance with contracts, timely billing and payments, and proactively identifying potential issues or risks.
• Identify needs and opportunities for improvement and development of key systems by working with school leadership teams to develop and execute effective solutions, including training and support for tech associates and coordinators in South Africa.
• Manage and lead the IT helpdesk team to ensure efficient and effective resolution of technical issues and provision of timely support to end-users.
• Ensure that support across all of our core systems is dynamic and effective by standardizing processes and ensuring timely delivery and resolution of issues.
• Manage and supervise the IT team, including hiring, training, goal setting and evaluating teammates.
• Manage and oversee the Google Workspace administration, including the timely onboarding and offboarding of users, ensuring smooth and efficient access to the platform for all employees while proactively investigating and resolving any security threats. 
• Develop and implement IT policies and procedures to ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.
• Manage and oversee the tech assets management system, including maintaining accurate records of all hardware and software assets, ensuring efficient inventory control and tracking of equipment, and implementing procedures for asset allocation and disposal
• Manage and monitor the IT budget and make recommendations for future investments.
• Stay informed of new technologies and trends in the education sector, assess their potential benefits to the school and collaborate with other departments and stakeholders to integrate technology into the day-to-day school operations.

About You

Skills and Qualifications required:

• A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• 5+ years of work experience in fast-paced, growth-oriented organizations with the ability to work in a high-pressure, deadline-driven environment. Experiencing working in a company both globally and cross-functionally is an added advantage. (Experience in the education industry is an added advantage)
• Strong leadership skills and experience managing teams, including knowledge of IT systems and technologies, such as hardware, software, and networking.
• Experience with project management and implementing IT solutions, including education-specific technology systems and platforms. Proven ability to work well with stakeholders of different levels and backgrounds.
• Knowledge of IT security and compliance requirements, including those specific to the education industry. 
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work with the education community and stakeholders.
• Experience with vendor management, outsourcing, and data management, including data privacy regulations in the education sector.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, with a strong understanding of industry trends and developments in the education sector.
• Familiarity with and ability to support IT infrastructure and remote learning. Including experience in Google Workspace administration, helpdesks administration
• Strong understanding of budgeting and cost management in an education setting, and experience with IT support in a multi-location organization. 
• Experience working experience in the functional and technical design of custom technology applications (Java, .NET, C/C++). Knowledge on UML, XML and SQL
• Familiarity and experience with Salesforce and Netsuite (or similar ERP)

Competencies and character:

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong project management and implementation skills
• Subject (IT) expertise
• Analytical and problem-solving skills
• 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 the ability to multi-task, take the initiative, prioritize 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 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:

• The Admissions Associate will be responsible for generating and processing leads and applications across two new campuses, ultimately responsible for delivering against our ambitious enrolment targets.
• This person will manage feeder schools relationships, cold calls, set up and run activations, open days and other events. The ideal candidate will be a self-starter, highly organized, and able to work effectively across both locations. This role can be described as more of a ‘hunting role’ because rather than managing an existing pipeline, you will be required to generate a pipeline as well as close those enrollments.

Key responsibilities for the role include:

Given the life stage of the campuses, this person will have a big focus for the first year (or two) on generating their own leads and application pipeline, with the support of the Marketing team.

• Develop and manage feeder schools relationships 
• Work with the Marketing and School teams on creating programmes for generating referrals from the current Nova Pioneer community, as well as the community at large.
• Conduct cold calling and activations to generate interest for both campuses
• Report application numbers and progress to the managers of the two campuses, as well as the two school leaders
• Manage open days and other admissions events across both campuses, with the support of the broader admissions team
• Ensure a high level of customer service throughout the admissions process
• Given that Nova Pioneer Boksburg High School is opening in 2024, you will be responsible for supporting the launch plans of the campus alongside other stakeholders eg Marketing team, Boksburg Head of school
• Internal marketing to current Grade 6 and 7 families to ensure the highest possible student retention into Grade 8 
• Work with the Marketing team to create marketing plans for the new schools

In Partnership with:

• School leaders, school-based operations, admins and teaching teammates at both campuses
• Admissions managers for each campus 
• Admissions teammates who handle admissions for Boksburg Primary and Paulshof Primary (the primary schools that feed into your high schools)
• Marketing’s teammates who support us with events, marketing material and application generation

About You

Skills and Qualifications required:

• This person should be excellent at sales, cold calling, as well as selling the Nova Pioneer vision to prospective parents
• It is essential that this person become a Nova Pioneer subject matter expert quickly, particularly on our high school offering. 
• The successful candidate should have a growth mindset and be able to internalize large amounts of information and master it quickly.
• This teammate should not only be skilled at project management but also great at following through on tasks 
• This role requires a person to be great at ideation and action-orientation
• Note: The Admissions Associate will focus on generating applications and moving those applications through the funnel to enroll, working with families and feeder schools, and supporting both campus locations.
• Data-oriented and able to problem-solve based on data
• It is essential that this team member is able to do administrative duties required in the admissions process

Requirements: 

• Working across two campuses in different areas (Boksburg and Paulshof)

Dividing time equally across both campuses

• On campus 4 days a week (2 days at each campus)
• Colocating with the rest of the Marketing Team at one of our campuses once a week
• Own transport mandatory
• Previous experience in school admissions, as well as an understanding of the Cambridge curriculum would be advantageous. 
• While your career growth at Nova Pioneer will ultimately be managed by one person, you role requires that you report on admissions progress to two admissions managers and two school leaders

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ABOUT THE ROLE:

Admissions: 

• You will be responsible for providing a compelling experience for prospective parents, through various methods (events, emailers, calls etc.), that leads to these parents ultimately enrolling at our schools.
• You will be responsible for performing school tours and assessments with prospective families, in partnership with your school team
• You will be required to drive both offline and online application generation activities. Online applications come from our digital channels like Facebook, whilst offline applications come from other traditional marketing channels. As such, you may be required, at times, to attend events (such as expos, community events) in order to engage with prospective parents.
• You will be responsible for meeting the #HighExpectations weekly, monthly, and annual admissions targets set to help grow our schools. This entails facilitating and tracking the high volume of applications from prospective families through the admissions funnel from applied to enrolled stage. 
• This role is primarily based at Nova Pioneer Ormonde, with an expectation to collocate at one of other of the Nova Pioneer campuses (at least) once a week.
• Communications: You will be responsible for any written, verbal (phone, in person), and electronic (email, SMS) communications to prospective parents of Nova Pioneer students, this includes copy editing, proofreading, and revising communications across a variety of channels, and escalating it up the chain where necessary or prudent. Your communication is expected to be well composed, compelling and timely, within the protocol set by your manager and the organisation.
• Stakeholder engagement: As the face of your campus you will be required to not only engage with families as you take them through the application process, you will also be required to work closely with school teams, particularly the Head of School. You will also be required to build relationships with a targeted number of feeder school partners. 
• Data and Reporting: We are a data-driven team, and data analysis and reporting comes into every aspect of the work we do. You will be responsible for linking business commercial needs with school requirements. You will need to update and maintain the various team dashboards and submit weekly reports in a timely manner.

Events management: 

• As an  Admissions Associate, you will be expected to organise and execute events, such as open days, that both creatively encourage increased engagement with prospective parents, as well as drive new student admissions. 
• You will be required to work with the Marketing team 

About You

Skills and Qualifications required:

• You have at least a Diploma/Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing, commerce, or any related field.
• 3 years of experience building and managing important relationships in sales, marketing, communications, and/or business development positions. 
• You are a great communicator: You are able to provide a clear and persuasive pitch to anyone and have excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• You are results driven and can work well under pressure: You are goal-oriented, move fast and take ownership of work.
• You are detail-oriented, organised, and can manage your time well. This role will require you to track and manage a high volume of applicants in a systematic and organised manner to ensure a smooth parent experience. 
• You possess great computer skills, with proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint
• You are entrepreneurial and agile. You have an eye for opportunities, and a high sense of urgency and can manage multiple projects concurrently.
• You are good at building relationships. You enjoy connecting with people and effectively contributing to your community. You are able to understand the various Nova Pioneer’s stakeholders and be empathetic when communicating with them.
• You are passionate about providing an excellent education for innovators and leaders on the African continent. 
• You are excited about our organisational culture - and in particular, you have a growth mindset and are fired up to challenge yourself both professionally and personally.
• Previous experience in an admissions role will be advantageous.

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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

• Nova Pioneer is looking for an Educational Psychologist to start in January 2023! As the Educational Psychologist, you will have the opportunity to help craft a vision and strategy for student wellness and academic counselling development in our schools. You will be required to travel to the different campuses in the Nova Pioneer South Africa network, however, your primary base will be at our Ormonde Campus.

Your key responsibilities will be to:

Counseling Services:

• Provide short to medium-term individual therapeutic interventions to students from Grade R to 13 (caseload to be shared with 2 intern Psychologists)
• Provide parent consultations, including intake and feedback sessions, to parents in the primary school who are referred to you
• Keep accurate clinical records of all interventions provided to students
• Be available to consult with teachers in classroom-based support of students who are been referred to you
• Provide psychosocial support in times of crisis (students, family or school)
• Provide preventative and health promoting and emotional learning opportunities to groups of students

Team Management:

• Manage all members of the Nova Pioneer South African psychosocial team, including coaching, mentorship, and performance reviews
• Provide weekly 1:1 clinical supervision to 3 HPCSA-registered intern psychologists
• Manage the hiring process for new psychosocial team members when the need arises
• Manage the hiring process for intern psychologists on an annual basis
• Provide regular opportunities for professional development of psychosocial team members, as well as opportunities for team and connection across campuses
• Manage the psychosocial team budget, ensuring adequate assessment and play therapy equipment and clinical recording keeping stationery
• Participate in professional development activities to improve knowledge and skills as team leader and professional 

Organisational Leadership:

• Model, live, and lead the Nova Pioneer Culture
• Work closely with School Leaders and Deans of Students in identifying and monitoring students in need of psychosocial support 
• Work closely with School Leaders and Deans of Students in promoting whole school wellness and in promoting mental health among teachers and students
• Provide leadership and collaborate with other educators in the school-wide integration of best practices in counseling and guidance 
• Implement appropriate and prevention-oriented group activities to meet student needs and school goals
• Plug-into the life skills program as guided by the Director of Schools, Heads of Schools, and Deans
• Assist teachers, parents/guardians, and other stakeholders in interpreting and understanding student wellness data
• Provide workshops to teachers on topics of student wellness
• Adhere to laws, policies, procedures, and ethical standards of the school counseling profession
• Conduct a yearly audit to review the counseling needs and trends in the school, and the extent to which the program in the school is effective in its implementation, based on the data collected and analyzed 
• Prepare the results of such analysis in a manner that makes it possible to share the information with different stakeholders: pupils, teachers, network, parents, and guardians 

ABOUT YOU

• You are an HPCSA-registered educational, counseling, or clinical psychologist 
• You are passionate about students' welfare and want to help them tackle life's different challenges
• You have 4+ years of experience in school-based counseling
• You ideally have a Bachelor of Education Degree with a Master's in Educational Psychology
• You have experience in school counseling children and young adults
• You are deeply care about the welfare of young people and are able to demonstrate empathy and understanding of their challenges inside and outside of the classroom
• You are adept at communicating with parents and aneffort to support them and their children
• You are results-driven, goal-orientated, and student-focused and take ownership of your work

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About the Role

• We are looking for a Resident 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 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)
• 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

About the Role

• We are looking for a Resident 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 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)
• 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

• We are looking for an exceptional English Teacher to start in January 2023. 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:

• Design rigourous, enquiry-based lesson plans.
• Prepare students to sit IGCSE, AS and A-level exams.
• 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 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 occasional morning, evening and weekend events

ABOUT YOU

• A Bachelor’s Degree with English as Major as well as a PGCE is required.
• SACE registered
• 2 - 3 years of teaching experience 
• 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