2027 FET Life Science Teacher, Secondary School (Ruimsig)

Nova Pioneer International; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 460,000; Full time

Job summary

Nova Pioneer seeks a Life Science Teacher - IEB for Ruimsig Secondary in Johannesburg, South Africa. The role emphasizes an enquiry-based approach to empower learners and to contribute to a dynamic Nova Pioneer network that drives innovation across Africa.

The ideal candidate holds a B.Ed in Senior Phase and FET Teaching, demonstrates proven Life Sciences experience in an IEB setting, and supports students through rigorous assessment and engaging instruction.

Qualifications

• Proven Life Sciences teaching at FET level and IEB familiarity.
• ISEB/IEB assessment requirements understanding.
• SACE registered and clear criminal record.

Responsibilities

• Prepare learners for internal assessments and IEB exams.
• Deliver engaging enquiry-based lessons with technology.
• Observe, coach and mentor new teachers.
• Communicate with parents via email/phone/PT conferences.
• Participate in professional development and collaborative teams.
• Contribute to co-curricular programming each term.

Skills

Life Sciences

IEB experience

Classroom management

Assessment & feedback

Technology in instruction

Team collaboration

Student-centered

Education

B.Ed. in Senior Phase and FET Teaching

Job description

Nova Pioneer is looking for superstar Life Science Teacher - IEB to teach at Ruimsig 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 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

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 contentAt 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 15schools 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

The ideal candidate should have the ability to teach Life Science - IEB.

Resident 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.

Key responsibilities for the role include:

• Prepare learners effectively for internal assessments and the IEB National Senior Certificate examinations.
• 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:

• B.Ed. in Senior Phase and FET Teaching, with Life Sciences as an FET teaching specialisation.
• Proven experience teaching Life Sciences at FET level
• Current or recent teaching experience within an IEB school environment.
• A sound understanding of IEB assessment and examination requirements.
• Excellent subject knowledge and the ability to deliver the Life Sciences curriculum thoroughly and effectively.
• Strong classroom management, assessment, planning and organisational skills.
• 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
• SACE registered
• Clear criminal record

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.

Please 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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