2026 Substitute Afrikaans Teacher (Boksburg Primary)

Nova Pioneer; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 50 000 - 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Gauteng is looking for a Substitute Teacher who specializes in Afrikaans for the Foundation Phase. The ideal candidate will deliver engaging, enquiry-based lessons and support both students and apprentice teachers. A Bachelor's degree in Education or a PGCE is required, along with proficiency in Afrikaans. The role promotes a collaborative environment, emphasizing personal development and innovative teaching methods. Join us in creating a joy-filled learning experience!

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Supportive team culture

Energetic work environment

Qualifications

• SACE registered and proficient in Afrikaans.
• Experience teaching Afrikaans as a first or second language is necessary.
• Understanding of Cambridge curriculum is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver engaging lessons in Afrikaans.
• Observe and mentor apprentice teachers.
• Conduct ongoing assessments of student performance.

Skills

Teaching Afrikaans

Classroom leadership

Enquiry-based learning

Use of technology in teaching

Education

Bachelor's degree in Education or PGCE

Job description

About the Role

We are looking for an amazing Substitute teacher to teach Afrikaans foundation phase

1. 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.
2. Resident teachers are supported by Deans of Instruction who partner with them in their growth journey – observing lessons, providing feedback and coaching.
3. Resident teachers support and mentor‑apprentice teachers.

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 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 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) – with a focus in Foundation Phase
• SACE registered
• Must be proficient in speaking, reading and writing in 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‑centered 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!

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About Teaching at Nova Pioneer

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 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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