2026 Senior Phase Afrikaans Teacher (Ruimsig)

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

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Gauteng is seeking a passionate Afrikaans teacher to join the high school team starting January 2026. The successful candidate will be involved in designing impactful lessons and fostering a dynamic learning environment. Ideal applicants will possess a degree in Education, be proficient in Afrikaans, and be enthusiastic about student engagement through enquiry-based learning. Competitive salary provided.

Qualifications

• Must be proficient in Afrikaans (speaking, reading, writing).
• Must have experience teaching Afrikaans as a first or second language.
• SACE registered.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver engaging enquiry-based lessons.
• Mentor and coach apprentice teachers.
• Conduct ongoing assessment of student progress.

Skills

Proficient in Afrikaans

Understanding of enquiry-based learning

Classroom leadership

Technology adept for instruction

Team player

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Education or PGCE

Job description

• Ruimsig, Gauteng, South Africa
• Full Time
• 2026 Senior Phase Teaching (South Africa)
• Experienced

2026 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 2026! #AlwaysGrowing!

Nova Pioneer Ruimsig is looking for a superstar Afrikaans teacher to teach in high School in January 2026! 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

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. To learn more visit http://www.novapioneer.com.

About the Role

We are looking for an amazing teacher to teach Afrikaans in high school. Second language teachers lead instruction of their language across multiple grades and classrooms and are responsible for driving 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 – 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 impactful lessons
• Deliver impactful and engaging enquiry‑based lessons supported by technology to enhance instructional delivery
• Observe, coach and be a model teacher for Apprentices 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 internalise 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 some 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)
• SACE registered
• Must be proficient in speaking, reading and writing in the language of instruction (Afrikaans)
• Must have majored in school OR have experience in teaching Afrikaans as a first or second language
• 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 a deep understanding of children and you know how to connect with the specific age group that you teach
• You have an understanding of and passion for enquiry based, student‑centred learning
• 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!

Nova Pioneer teachers don’t 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

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.

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 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 here.

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