Nova Pioneer IsiZulu Graduate Apprentice Teacher, Secondary School (Ormonde) Jobs in South Africa

Nova Pioneer IsiZulu Graduate Apprentice Teacher, Secondary School (Ormonde) Jobs in South Africa

Nova Pioneer is looking for a superstar Graduate Apprentice Teacher to teach isiZulu senior grades at our Ormonde Secondary School in Johannesburg, South Africa in 2023.

This is an exciting opportunity for a dynamic Apprentice 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 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 15 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.

About the Role

We are looking for Graduate Apprentice Teacher to teach isiZulu to grade 8 students, candidate must have practical experience working in the Senior Phase and a background in speaking or learning in isiZulu.

Second language teachers support instruction of their language across multiple grades and classrooms and are responsible for driving 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

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

Bachelor's degree / National Diploma specializing in IsiZulu, or a similar degree + Post Graduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) is ideal.

SACE registered

Must be proficient in speaking, reading, and writing in the language of instruction (isiZulu)

You are specialising in isiZulu Senior Phase grades.

You are provisionally SACE registered

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

How to Apply

To apply, please complete the form on the right-hand side of this page.

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Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis until the right candidate is identified.

Only qualified candidates will be invited for interviews.

For more information and job application details, see: Nova Pioneer IsiZulu Graduate Apprentice Teacher, Secondary School (Ormonde) Jobs in South Africa

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