2024 Senior Phase English Teacher

Full Time
2024 Senior Phase Teaching (South Africa)
2024 Hiring Season is in full swing! We are currently in search of rockstar teammates who will meaningfully empower Future Innovators and Leaders to start in the year 2024! #AlwaysGrowing! Nova Pioneer is looking for a superstar English Teacher to teach Senior Phase (Cambridge IGCSE and AS) !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 Centuryand be apart of building a foundation in a new school.
About Nova Pioneer Imagine a world in which every young person across Africa attends a school that truly sets them up for success in the 21st century. A school that cares about individual students and allows them to explore the world around them. A school that focuses more on developing skills than on memorizing content. At Nova Pioneer, we have done more than just imagine this future, we are bringing it to life. Nova Pioneer is a pan-African, independent network of schools offering high quality, accessible education from pre-primary through secondary school. Nova Pioneer uses a unique, enquiry-based learning approach that encourages students to ask "why" instead of telling them the "what". It allows them to form their own thinking through exploration, investigation and collaboration. Nova Pioneer currently has 16 schools in South Africa and Kenya with a vision to launch 100 schools and reach tens of thousands of students across the African continent in the next decade. To learn more visit www.novapioneer.com.
ABOUT THE ROLE We are looking for an exceptional EnglishTeacher to start in 2024. 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 deliveryObserve, coach and be a model teacher for new teachersInfuse joy and passion for learning into lessons so that students are excited about and invested in their academic excellenceSet and communicate rigorous and ambitious goals for all students and provide student feedback so they internalize itConduct ongoing assessment of student progress. Use assessment data to adjust instructional content and delivery techniques accordinglyAttend weekly feedback meetings with Deans and learning designers to enhance teaching practicesFully participate in opportunities for professional growth including daily team meetings and reflections, weekly professional development meetings, instructional coaching, and organisation wide learning and reflectionCommunicate regularly with parents through e-mail, telephone and parent-teacher conferencesContribute to and participate in co-curricular programming for at least one activity in the course of a termParticipate in a variety of collaborative teams and committees, fulfill supervision duties as assigned including occasional morning, evening and weekend eventsABOUT YOU A Bachelor's Degree withEnglish asMajor as well as a PGCE is required.SACE registered2 - 3 years of teaching experienceAbility to lead a classroom independentlyYou love teaching and care deeply about the success of each and every studentYou have an understanding of and passion for enquiry based, student-centered learningYou have a deep understanding of children and you know how to connect with the specific age group that you teachYou are a team player and you enjoy group problem solvingYou are adept at using technology for instructionAdditional Requirements:
Valid Police Clearance (no older than 6 months)ID Copy / PassportWork Permit (if applicable)SACE certificateHOW TO APPLY Does working at Nova Pioneer excite you? If so, then apply now!
To apply, please complete the form on the right hand side of this page. We cannot process applications that are emailed to us.
Please note: Where a copy of your resume is required, copying and pasting from a formatted document e.g. Microsoft Word may not result in the formatting transferring correctly to the final resume. You are encouraged to attach your resume in Microsoft Word or PDF format to protect formatting. Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis until the right candidate is identified. Only qualified candidates will be invited for interviews. About Teaching at Nova Pioneer Nova Pioneer teachers don't lecture, they lead discussions and facilitate projects that help students engage deeply and think critically about course material. There are two types of teachers at Nova Pioneer: Resident Teachers and Apprentice Teachers.
Resident Teachers are able to lead classrooms and, depending on the grade level they are teaching, have strong content knowledge. Resident Teachers are typically qualified teachers with classroom experience or have a strong ability to lead a classroom independently, lesson planning supports teachers to enable them to deliver rigorous enquiry-based learning and to engage deeply with students to help them on their individual learning journeys.
Working at Nova Pioneer Nova Pioneer is committed to the achievement and maintenance of diversity and equity in employment. Nova Pioneer is a place where our people experience tremendous growth, fast! We invest heavily in the growth of our people because it leads to greater mastery in both us and our students. "Novaneers" work harder and work longer hours than most schools but as a result, the growth they experience is extraordinary. We offer consistent and ongoing personal development and provide clear career pathways that ensure that our people are always achieving their personal and professional best. Nova Pioneer has a highly energetic, entrepreneurial environment where our people get to bring their creative and innovative ideas to life. We look for people who are flexible and who are able to adapt and respond quickly to adversity with a positive, can-do attitude (there are no problems, only solutions!). We welcome challenges and roll with the punches because it makes us, and our students, better. There is no problem too big for us! We work hard but we also have a lot of fun together. We bring infectious energy and enthusiasm to everything we do because joy fuels the hardest work and learning. Read more about our culture principles here .
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Please attach your SACE Certificate.* You are a qualified teacher? That is, you have already completed a B.Ed or PGCE?* Tertiary Education. Please list institution(s) attended, qualifications awarded and date of completion.* Please attach your academic transcripts & qualifications* What would you say is your personal approach to teaching?* How many years of professional Secondary School teaching experience do you have?* Do you know the content Knowledge of the subject listed in the Job Description? (You will be issued an assessment)* Do you have experience teaching with the Cambridge Curriculum? Please explain your experience. If not, please disclose this too.* Have you ever worked in a highly team-based environment? What do you think are the attributes that make a successful team?* Do you have a valid SA income tax number?* What was/is the Gross/CTC per month salary of your most recent job?* What is your Gross/CTC per month salary expectation for this role?* Which category best describes your current employment status?* Do you know someone who has or currently works at Nova Pioneer? If so, please list his or her name.* Which Nova Pioneer Campus would you like to Join?* Nova Pioneer Midrand Nova Pioneer Paulshof Nova Pioneer North-riding Nova Pioneer Ormonde
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