Foundation Phase Apprentice Teacher — 2027 Start

Nova Pioneer; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Nova Pioneer is seeking Foundation Phase Apprentice Teachers for its Ormonde Primary Campus in 2027. You will work with a Resident Teacher to deliver enquiry-based lessons and support student development while pursuing your B.Ed Foundation Phase or PGCE qualification.

You will join a network committed to developing future innovators and leaders, with collaboration, feedback, and professional growth at the core of the role.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree in Education and entering 3rd/4th year OR a Bachelor’s Degree + PGCE
• B.Ed Foundation Phase qualification
• Not a qualified teacher at the start of 2027
• Provisional SACE registration
• English & Mathematics teaching experience or curriculum knowledge
• Cambridge curriculum knowledge advantageous

Responsibilities

• Help Resident teachers deliver enquiry-based lessons with tech support
• Infuse joy and passion for learning
• Set and communicate rigorous goals for all students with feedback
• Collaborate with resident teacher to assess student progress using data
• Attend weekly feedback meetings with residents and Deans
• Participate in daily team meetings, PD, coaching, and school learning
• Communicate with parents via email, calls, and conferences
• Contribute to co-curricular activities for at least one term
• Participate in teams/committees and assist with supervision duties including mornings/evenings/weekends

Skills

B.Ed Foundation Phase

PGCE

Bachelor’s Degree in Education

SACE provisional registration

English & Maths teaching experience

Cambridge curriculum knowledge

Not a qualified teacher at start

Bachelor’s Degree + PGCE option

Education

B.Ed Foundation Phase

PGCE

Bachelor’s Degree in Education

SACE provisional registration

Job description

Nova Pioneer is seeking Foundation Phase Apprentice Teachers for its Ormonde Primary Campus in 2027. You will work with a Resident Teacher to deliver enquiry-based lessons and support student development while pursuing your B.Ed Foundation Phase or PGCE qualification.

You will join a network committed to developing future innovators and leaders, with collaboration, feedback, and professional growth at the core of the role.