Nova Pioneer Science Teacher (North Secondary) Jobs in South Africa

Nova Pioneer Science Teacher (North Secondary) Jobs in South Africa

Nova Pioneer is looking for a superstar Science Teacher to teach Senior Phase grades at our new North Secondary School based in Johannesburg, South Africa in 2023!

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 and 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 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 an exceptional Science 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.

Key Responsibilities

Deliver exceptional, real world, enquiry-based Physical Science 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 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 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

A Bachelor’s Degree in Science / Physical Science or similar degree + Post Graduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) is ideal.

We are also open to candidates who have a Bachelors of Education degree with a focus on teaching Science at the senior school level

You have taken Science major to the third year level at university

You have taught Science at the senior school level (Grade 8 - 12 experience)

Experience and/or understanding of Cambridge or IEB curriculum objectives 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-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

Required Supporting Documents

Updated Curriculum Vitae

ID Document / Passport with valid work permit

Valid SACE certificate

Qualifications & Transcripts

Police Clearance - not older than 6 months

How to Apply

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

We cannot process applications that are emailed to us.

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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 Science Teacher (North Secondary) Jobs in South Africa

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