Foundation Phase Apprentice Teacher

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

Job summary

A leading educational organization in South Africa seeks an enthusiastic Foundation Phase Apprentice Teacher to support impactful and engaging lessons at Ruimsig Primary School. Ideal candidates should be in their third or fourth year of a B.Ed program or pursuing a PGCE in 2026. Responsibilities include collaborating with Resident Teachers to adapt teaching methods, conducting student assessments, and communicating with parents. The role offers a chance to gain real teaching experience while shaping the future of students in a nurturing environment.

Qualifications

• You are pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree in Education and entering your third or fourth year of study.
• You are provisionally SACE registered.
• Experience in Singapore Maths and THRASS (English) is ideal but not compulsory.

Responsibilities

• Help Resident teachers deliver engaging enquiry-based lessons.
• Attend weekly feedback meetings with Resident teachers and Deans.
• Communicate with parents through various channels.

Skills

Teaching experience or curriculum knowledge in English and Mathematics

Ability to adapt to an enquiry-based learning environment

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Education (B.Ed) or PGCE

Job description

Overview

Nova Pioneer is looking for a superstar Foundation Phase Apprentice Teacher to teach at our Ruimsig Primary School in 2026. This is an exciting opportunity for an aspiring teacher who is currently or in their 3rd or 4th year of their BEd qualification or completing their PGCE in 2026 to join a team deeply committed to the development of our people and our children. You will partner with your Resident Teacher to empower students using an enquiry-based learning approach and be part of an innovative network of schools that is developing generations of innovators and leaders who will shape the African Century.

About Nova Pioneer

Nova Pioneer is a pan-African, independent network of schools offering high quality, accessible education from pre-primary through secondary school. Nova Pioneer uses an enquiry-based learning approach that encourages students to ask “why” instead of simply being told the “what”. It allows students 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 in the next decade. To learn more visit www.novapioneer.com.

About the Role

Nova Pioneer is looking for Foundation Phase Apprentice Teacher. Apprentice teachers support instruction and classroom management and are responsible for helping to drive a rigorous, enquiry-based learning environment the Nova Pioneer way. Apprentice teachers are supported by Resident teachers who partner with them in their growth journey — observing lessons, providing feedback and coaching.

Key responsibilities

• Help and support Resident teachers to deliver impactful and engaging enquiry-based lessons supported by technology to enhance instructional delivery
• Infuse joy and passion for learning into lessons so that students are excited about and invested in their academic excellence
• Help to set and communicate rigorous and ambitious goals for all students and provide student feedback so they internalize it
• Work collaboratively with the resident teacher to conduct ongoing assessment of student progress. Use assessment data to adjust instructional content and delivery techniques accordingly
• Attend weekly feedback meetings with resident teachers and 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 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:

• You are pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree in Education and entering your third or fourth year of study OR a Bachelor’s Degree + Post Graduate Certificate in Education (PGCE)
• B.Ed Foundation Phase
• You will not be a qualified teacher at the start of 2026
• You are provisionally SACE registered
• You have English and Mathematics teaching experience or curriculum knowledge - experience in Singapore Maths and THRASS (English) is not compulsory but ideal
• Experience and/or understanding of Cambridge curriculum objectives would be an advantage

Qualities of a successful candidate

• 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 are deeply committed to your development as a teacher and welcome constructive feedback, translating feedback into improvements and innovations in your approach and in your classroom
• You are able to work within a team-based environment and collaborate with other resident teachers, apprentice teachers and deans
• You communicate openly and effectively with your colleagues
• You are adept at using technology for instruction

How to Apply

Does working at Nova Pioneer excite you? If so, apply now. To apply, please complete the form on the right-hand side of this page. We cannot process applications that are emailed to us.

Please note: Where a copy of your resume is required, copying and pasting from a formatted document e.g. Word may not transfer formatting correctly to the final resume. Attach your resume in Microsoft Word or PDF format to protect formatting.

Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis until the right candidate is identified. Only qualified candidates will be invited for interviews.

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.

Apprentice teachers are high potential individuals with an eagerness to learn and grow into a resident teacher. Apprentices are paired with a resident teacher who provides mentorship and coaching, observes lessons and provides regular feedback so that they are soon able to own their own classrooms. Apprentices may support more than one resident teacher across multiple classrooms. Apprentices have typically completed a bachelor’s degree and are pursuing a teaching qualification. Apprentices have the exciting opportunity to work at Nova Pioneer while still pursuing their studies — this gives them the opportunity to gain real experience and earn money at the same time. If such apprentices do well in their time at Nova Pioneer they could be offered a job as a Resident teacher once they have qualified.

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

Nova Pioneer also welcomes professionals who are looking to make a career change into education and pursue a new career in teaching.

Working at Nova Pioneer

Nova Pioneer is committed to diversity and equity in employment. We invest in the growth of our people and offer ongoing development and clear career pathways. We look for people who are flexible and capable of adapting to adversity with a positive attitude. There is no problem too big for us. We work hard but we also have fun together. 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 unsuccessful.

Nova Pioneer, in line with the POPIA (Protection of Personal Information Act) will protect the confidentiality of applicants. By submitting your application you acknowledge and accept this disclaimer.

Nova Pioneer will never request an application fee from candidates. If you are contacted with a request to pay a fee from someone claiming to be a Nova Pioneer Talent or Recruitment representative, please do not pay them and report it immediately to [e-mail] or [e-mail].