Jobs at Nova Pioneer

• Nova Pioneer is looking for a superstar teacher occupy a temporary teaching position at our Ruimsig Primary School in term 3! This is an exciting opportunity for a dynamic teacher to empower students using an enquiry-based learning approach and to be a part of an innovative network of schools that is developing generations of innovators and leaders who will shape the African Century. 

About the Role

• We are looking for an exceptional Grade 6 temp Teacher in term 3. 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)
• SACE registered (Kindly provide registration number and certificate in application
• Classroom experience teaching Mathematics Intermediate Phase
• 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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• Nova Pioneer is looking for a superstar Admission Associate. This is an exciting opportunity to be a part of an innovative network of schools that is developing generations of innovators and leaders who will shape the African Century. This position is part of the centralised Marketing Team in South Africa, and will require on-campus presence daily, and travel between schools.

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. 
• 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 a Diploma/Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing, commerce or any related field.
• Minimum 3 years of admissions experience (essential), with a proven track record of successfully managing high-volume pipelines and converting interest into enrolments.
• At least 3 years’ experience building and managing important relationships in sales, marketing, communications and/or business development, ideally within an education context.
• 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 with Excel and PowerPoint
• You are entrepreneurial and agile.You have an eye for opportunities, 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 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.

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• Our Psychology Internship opportunities aim to contribute to the training and development of high-quality Psychologists who are passionate to deliver excellence in mental healthcare in educational and other settings. Working in an innovative and dynamic school environment, intern psychologists will have the opportunity to gain diverse experience in individual therapeutic work, assessments, group interventions, and multidisciplinary teamwork.

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 psychologists, who will act as the site supervisors
• 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 and school contract 
• Provide therapeutic interventions, including play therapy and trauma support to primary and secondary  school students from Grade 00/000 to Grade 12
• Provide learning support and remedial interventions to students in primary school.
• Conduct psycho-educational assessments
• Write professional, useful, and psychometrically-sound assessment reports
• Provide workshops, group interventions and facilitate Social and Emotional Learning experiences with an emphasis on prevention and psychoeducation to students, staff and parents
• Attend Student Support Team meetings (SST) 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 individualised internship program that has been approved by the Professional Board for Psychology by December 2025
• Be registered with the HPCSA as an intern Psychologist by no later than January 2026
• Be willing and able to work on different campuses of the school
• Have supervised experience in therapeutic interventions and psychological assessment
• Be willing and able to work on different campuses of the school.
• Be willing to travel when necessary
• Have supervised experience in therapeutic interventions and psychological assessment.

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• Nova Pioneer is looking for a superstar Further Education and Training (FET) Phase Mathematics teacher (Cambridge IGCSE and A-Levels) to teach secondary school grades at our Ormonde secondary school in Johannesburg, South Africa. This is an exciting opportunity for a dynamic teacher to empower students using an enquiry-based learning approach and to be a part of an innovative network of schools that is developing generations of innovators and leaders who will shape the African Century.

About the role

• We are looking for an exceptional Mathematics Teacher (Cambridge IGCSE and A-Levels) at Ormonde Secondary School. 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.  

Key responsibilities for the role include:

• Deliver exceptional, real-world, enquiry-based Mathematics lessons that align with the Cambridge Mathematics curriculum requirements
• Prepare students to sit for 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 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 occasional morning, evening, and weekend events

About You

Skills and Qualifications required:

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Mathematics or a similar degree plus a Post Graduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) is ideal. A Physics qualification will be an added advantage.
• You have taken a Mathematics major (including Statistics) to the third year level at university
• You have taught Maths at the senior school level (Grade 8 - 12 experience) for at least 2 years 
• Experience and/or understanding of the Cambridge or IEB curriculum objectives is ideal
• 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-centred 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,r and you enjoy group problem-solving
• You are adept at using technology for instruction