2026 Foundation Phase Apprentice Teachers (Ruimsig)

Independent Schools Association of Southern Africa; Roodepoort; On-site; ZAR 50,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative education provider in Roodepoort seeks a Foundation Phase Apprentice Teacher for 2026. This role involves supporting lesson delivery in a collaborative environment while pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Education. Ideal candidates are passionate about teaching, engaged in student success, and prepared to learn and grow in their professional journey. Apply now for an enriching teaching career opportunity.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Currently entering 3rd or 4th year of study in Education.
• Not a qualified teacher at the start of 2026.
• Experience or knowledge of English and Mathematics curriculum.

Responsibilities

• Support Resident teachers in delivering enquiry-based lessons.
• Set and communicate goals for student achievement.
• Participate in professional development and feedback meetings.

Skills

Understanding of children

Collaboration

Use of technology for instruction

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Education (3rd or 4th year)

Provisional SACE registration

Job description

Overview

Ruimsig, Gauteng, South Africa

Nova Pioneer is looking for a superstar Foundation Phase Apprentice Teacher to teach Primary School at our Ruimsig Primary Campus in 2026. This is an exciting opportunity for aspiring teachers who are currently in or entering their 3rd or 4th year of their BEd qualification or completing their PGCE in 2026, to join a team deeply committed to the development of our people and our children. You will partner with your Resident Teacher to empower students using an enquiry-based learning approach and be part of an innovative network of schools 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. 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. To learn more visit www.novapioneer.com.

About the Role

Nova Pioneer is looking for Foundation Phase Apprentice Teachers. Apprentice teachers support instruction and classroom management and are responsible for helping to drive 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 required:

• You are pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree in Education and entering your third or fourth year of study OR a Bachelor’s Degree + Post Graduate Certificate in Education (PGCE)
• Ed Foundation Phase
• You will not be a qualified teacher at the start of 2026
• You are provisionally SACE registered
• You have English and Mathematics teaching experience or curriculum knowledge – experience in Singapore Maths and THRASS (English) is not compulsory but ideal
• 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

Does working at Nova Pioneer excite you? If so, then apply now!

To apply, please complete the form by clicking here. We cannot process applications that are emailed to us.

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Applications

Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis until the right candidate is identified. Only qualified candidates will be invited for interviews.

Closing Date

31/12/2025

Ruimsig, Roodepoort, Gauteng, South Africa