Nova Pioneer Afrikaans Teacher, Maternity Cover (Paulshof) Jobs in South Africa

Nova Pioneer Afrikaans Teacher, Maternity Cover (Paulshof) Jobs in South Africa

Nova Pioneer Paulshof is looking for a superstar Afrikaans Maternity Cover teacher to teach in their Primary School!

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 amazing Maternity Cover teacher to teach Afrikaans to primary school grades in January 2023.

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

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

Deadline: 16th October 2022

How to Apply

For more information and job application details, see: ( Nova Pioneer Afrikaans Teacher, Maternity Cover (Paulshof) Jobs in South Africa)

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