Job Description

2025 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 2023! #AlwaysGrowing!Nova Pioneer is looking for a superstar Graduate Apprentice to teach Science at our Midrand Secondary school in South Africa! 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 a Science Graduate Apprentice to teach in January 2025. Our 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 teachersxe2x80x99 development by observing lessons and providing consistent feedback and coaching. See below to learn more about the teaching model at Nova Pioneer..Key responsibilities for the role include:Teaching Responsibilities:

• Deliver engaging and effective lessons in Grade 8 Science (Physics, Chemistry and Biology), adhering to the Cambridge curriculum and standard.
• Develop and implement 5E lesson plans that foster a stimulating learning environment.
• Assess and monitor student progress, providing feedback and support to help students achieve their academic goals.
• Participate in departmental meetings and contribute to the development of teaching resources and strategies.

Laboratory Technician Duties:

• Assist in the preparation, setup, and maintenance of laboratory equipment and materials for experiments.
• Conduct and oversee laboratory experiments, ensuring safety protocols are followed and assisting students as needed.
• Manage inventory of laboratory supplies and equipment, including ordering and stock control.
• Support the development and improvement of laboratory practices and procedures.

Professional Development:

• Engage in ongoing professional development to enhance teaching skills and laboratory expertise.
• Collaborate with colleagues to share best practices and contribute to a positive and productive educational environment.

About YouSkills and Qualifications required:Educational Qualifications:

• Recent graduate with a degree in Science or a closely related field.
• Added advantage if you have Cambridge experience in any of the science subjects accompanied by Lab experience.

Experience and Skills:

• Demonstrated experience with lab experiments and laboratory technician responsibilities.
• Familiarity with the Cambridge curriculum, particularly at the Grade 8 level.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks effectively.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• A proactive approach to problem-solving and a commitment to student success.
• Ability to teach general science.

Personal Attributes:

• Enthusiastic and passionate about teaching and science education.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team and build positive relationships with students and staff.
• Attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining a safe and effective learning environment.

Additional Requirements:

• Valid Police Clearance (no older than 6 months)
• ID Copy / Passport
• Work Permit (if applicable)
• SACE certificate

How 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 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 Nova PioneerAt Nova Pioneer, we have done more than just imagine this futurexe2x94x81we 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 xe2x80x9cwhyxe2x80x9d instead of telling them the xe2x80x9cwhatxe2x80x9d. 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. To learn more visit .About Teaching at Nova PioneerNova Pioneer teachers donxe2x80x99t 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 .Centralised lesson planning supports teachers to enable them to deliver rigorous enquiry-based learning and to engage deeply with students to help the on their individual learning journeys.Working at Nova PioneerNova 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. xe2x80x9cNovaneersxe2x80x9d 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 .Please Note:

• Nova Pioneer may appoint and/or expire the posting of this advertisement at their own discretion.
• If you have not been contacted within 30 days of the closing date of this advertisement please consider your application as unsuccessful.

Nova Pioneer, in line with the POPIA (Protection of Personal Information Act) will attempt to ensure the confidentiality of all applicants for this role. All reasonable measurements will be in place to protect personal information but it will be used for recruitment and employment purposes. By submitting your application with Nova Pioneer, you are recognising and accepting this disclaimer.Nova Pioneer will never request an application fee from candidates. If you are contacted with a request to pay a fee from someone claiming to be a Nova Pioneer Talent or Recruitment representative, please do not pay them and report it to us immediately on or .

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