Nova Pioneer Setswana (First Language) Teacher, Secondary School (Ormonde) Jobs in South Africa

Nova Pioneer Setswana (First Language) Teacher, Secondary School (Ormonde) Jobs in South Africa

Nova Pioneer is looking for a superstar Setswana Teacher to teach Setswana First Language at our Ormonde Senior 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 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 memorising 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 amazing Setswana Teacher to teach Senior and FET Phase (Grade 8 - 12) from January 2023.

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.

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.

Teachers also support and mentor Apprentice Teachers.

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 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)

SACE registered (Kindly provide registration number and certificate in application)

Extensive experience in teaching Setswana or have Setswana as a major in your last year of University

Experience and/or understanding of Cambridge curriculum objectives would be an advantage (O-levels)

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 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

Deadline: 16th October 2022

How to Apply

For more information and job application details, see: ( Nova Pioneer Setswana (First Language) Teacher, Secondary School (Ormonde) Jobs in South Africa)

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