FET Phase Mathematics and Physics Teacher, Secondary School (Ruimsig)

Nova Pioneer International; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 320,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

Nova Pioneer, Ruimsig Secondary School in Johannesburg, seeks an exceptional FET Phase Mathematics and Physics teacher. You will lead enquiry-based lessons, design rigorous plans, and mentor apprentice teachers, contributing to a network committed to innovative, student-centred learning.

The role requires a Mathematics degree with PGCE, a Physics qualification is advantageous, SACE registration, and at least two years’ senior school teaching experience; familiarity with Cambridge or IEB

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mathematics or equivalent plus PGCE is required.
• Experience teaching Mathematics at senior school (Grade 8–12) for at least 2 years.
• SACE registration and curriculum familiarity (Cambridge/IEB) are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver exceptional, enquiry-based Mathematics lessons.
• Deliver Mathematics curriculum requirements and design rigorous lesson plans.
• Observe, coach and model teaching for new teachers; mentor apprentices.

Skills

Mathematics

Physics

Enquiry-based learning

Technology in instruction

Classroom management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mathematics

PGCE

Physics qualification (advantage)

Job description

Nova Pioneer is looking for a superstar Further Education and Training (FET) Phase Mathematics and Physics teacher to teach secondary school grades at our Ruimsig secondary school 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 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 16 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 an exceptional Maths and Physics teacher at Ruimsig Secondary School. Resident teachers lead instruction and planning for subject or grade level 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 by observing lessons, providing feedback, and coaching. Resident teachers support and mentor-apprentice teachers.

Key responsibilities for the role include:

• Deliver exceptional, real-world, enquiry-based Mathematics lessons
• Mathematics curriculum requirements
• 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 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 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 email, 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

• A Bachelor's Degree in Mathematics or a similar degree plus a Post Graduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) is ideal. A Physics qualification will be an added advantage.
• You have taken a Mathematics major (including Statistics) to the third year level at university
• You have taught Maths at the senior school level (Grade 8 - 12 experience) for at least 2 years
• Experience and/or understanding of the Cambridge or IEB curriculum objectives is ideal
• SACE registered
• 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-centred 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, r and you enjoy group problem-solving
• You are adept at using technology for instruction

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

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.