Business Studies Teacher

Nova Pioneer; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Johannesburg is seeking a dynamic Business Studies teacher to join their innovative team. This role, starting in January 2026, focuses on empowering students through an enquiry-based learning approach. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in Education, experience teaching Business Studies up to grade 12, and a passion for student success. Join a team committed to personal and professional development in a fast-paced, energetic environment.

Benefits

Opportunities for professional growth

Dynamic and energetic work environment

Qualifications

• Must be SACE registered.
• Experience with Cambridge curriculum objectives is advantageous.
• Ability to teach Business Studies up to grade 12 level.

Responsibilities

• Design lesson plans with learning designers.
• Deliver engaging lessons using technology.
• Coach and model teaching techniques for new teachers.

Skills

Enquiry-based learning

Classroom management

Technology use in instruction

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Education or PGCE

Economics, Accounting, Business Science or Business Management major

Job description

Overview

Nova Pioneer is looking for a Business Studies teacher to teach at Ormonde Secondary in Johannesburg, South Africa. This is an exciting opportunity for a dynamic teacher to empower students using an enquiry-based learning approach and to be part of an innovative network of schools developing innovators and leaders who will shape the African Century.

About Nova Pioneer

A school that focuses on developing skills rather than memorizing content. At Nova Pioneer, we are bringing this future to life as a pan-African, independent network of schools offering high quality, accessible education from pre-primary through secondary school. Nova Pioneer uses an enquiry-based learning approach that encourages students to ask “why” instead of merely learning the “what”. It allows students 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

We are looking for a Business Studies Teacher to start in January 2026. Resident teachers lead instruction and planning for subject or grade level classrooms and drive 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. See below to learn more about the teaching model at Nova Pioneer.

Key responsibilities for the role include

• Work closely with learning designers to 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 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, fulfil supervision duties as assigned including occasional morning, evening and weekend events

About You

• Skills and Qualifications required:
• Bachelor’s degree in Education or Bachelor’s Degree + Post Graduate Certificate in Education (PGCE)
• You have taken an Economics, Accounting, Business Science or Business Management major to the 3rd year level at university.
• You have taught Business Studies up to the grade 12 level
• SACE registered
• Experience and/or understanding of Cambridge curriculum objectives would be an advantage
• 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

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.

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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.

Working at Nova Pioneer

Nova Pioneer is committed to the achievement and maintenance of diversity and equity in employment. Nova 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. “Novaneers” work harder and 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 here.

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.

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