2026 Intermediate Phase Apprentice Teacher (Ruimsig)

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

Job summary

An innovative education organization in Johannesburg seeks an Apprentice Teacher to support Upper Primary grades. Candidates should be pursuing a Bachelor's in Education, earlier teaching experience is a plus. The role emphasizes collaboration with experienced teachers and fostering an engaging learning environment. A provisional SACE registration is required, and there will be ample opportunities for growth and professional development.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's Degree in Education, entering third or fourth year.
• Provisional SACE registration required.
• Experience with English and Mathematics curriculum is ideal.

Responsibilities

• Support Resident teachers in delivering engaging lessons.
• Infuse joy and passion for learning into lessons.
• Attend weekly feedback meetings with Resident teachers.
• Communicate regularly with parents.
• Participate in co-curricular programming.

Skills

Teaching experience or curriculum knowledge in English and Mathematics

Ability to connect with children

Team collaboration

Effective communication

Technology for instruction

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Education

Post Graduate Certificate in Education (PGCE)

Job description

OverviewNova Pioneer is looking for a superstar Apprentice Teacher to teach Upper Primary grades at Ruimsig Primary School.

This is an exciting opportunity for an aspiring teacher who is currently in their 3rd or 4th year of their BEd qualification or completing their PGCE in

• 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 a part of an innovative network of schools that is developing generations of innovators and leaders who will shape the African Century.

Working at Nova Pioneer Nova Pioneer is a place where our people experience growth and development.

We invest in our people to support growth in both teachers and students.

Nova Pioneer has a dynamic environment where ideas are brought to life and collaboration is encouraged.

Read more about our culture principles here.

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.

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 internalise 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)
• You will not be a qualified teacher at the start of
• You are specialising in the Intermediate phase or Senior phase.
• 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

About Teaching at Nova Pioneer

Apprentice teachers are high potential individuals with an eagerness to learn and grow into a resident teacher.

Apprentices are paired with a resident teacher who provides mentorship and coaching, observes lessons and provides regular feedback so that they are soon able to own their own classrooms.

Apprentices may support more than one resident teacher across multiple classrooms.

Apprentices have typically completed a bachelor's degree and are pursuing a teaching qualification.

They have the exciting opportunity to work at Nova Pioneer while still pursuing their studies and may be offered a job as a Resident teacher once they have qualified.

Centralised lesson planning supports teachers to deliver rigorous enquiry-based learning and engage deeply with students on their individual learning journeys.

Nova Pioneer also welcomes professionals who are looking to make a career change into education and are passionate about pursuing teaching.

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 measures 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 recognizing and accepting this disclaimer.