Talent Pool - FET Phase Setswana Teacher 1 Year Contract

Nova Pioneer; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

Nova Pioneer is seeking a passionate Setswana Teacher to inspire students through an enquiry-based learning approach. This role involves lesson planning, student assessment, and mentoring apprentice teachers, contributing to a vibrant educational community. Join a network dedicated to fostering young innovators and leaders in Africa.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Collaborative team environment

Supportive coaching from experienced leaders

Qualifications

• Completed Bachelor's degree in Education or PGCE.
• SACE registered with certification.
• Experience teaching Setswana or majoring in Setswana.

Responsibilities

• Design impactful lessons with learning designers.
• Deliver engaging enquiry-based lessons.
• Conduct ongoing student assessments.

Skills

Enquiry-based learning

Classroom management

Student-centered approach

Technology integration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Education

Post Graduate Certificate in Education (PGCE)

Job description

Nova Pioneer is looking for asuperstar Setswana Teacher for an upcoming opportunity! This is an exciting opportunity for a dynamic teacherto empower students using an enquirybased 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 panAfrican independent network of schools offering high quality accessible education from preprimary through secondary school. Nova Pioneer uses a unique enquirybased 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 14 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 .

About the Role

We are looking for an amazing SetswanaTeacherto teach the FET Phase (Grade8 12. Teachers lead instruction and planning for subject or gradelevel classrooms and are responsible for driving a rigorous enquirybased learning environment the Nova Pioneer way. Teachers are supported by Deans of Instruction who partner with them in their growth journey working fulltime to empower teachers development by observing lessons and providing consistent feedback and coaching. Teachers also support and mentor Apprentice Teachers. See below to learn more about the teaching model at Nova Pioneer.

Key responsibilities for the role include :

• Work closely with learning designers to design impactful lessons
• Deliver impactful and engaging enquirybased lessons supported by technology to enhance instructional delivery
• Observe coach and be a model teacher for Apprentice 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 organisationwide learning and reflection
• Communicate regularly with parents through email telephone and parentteacher conferences
• Contribute to and participate in cocurricular programming for at least one activity in the course of a term
• Participate in a variety of collaborative teams and committees fulfill supervision duties as assigned including some morning evening and weekend events

About You

Skills and Qualifications required :

• Completed Bachelors degree in Education () or Bachelors Degree Post Graduate Certificate in Education (PGCE)
• SACE registered (Kindly provide registration number and certificate in application)
• Extensive experience in teaching Setswana or have Setswana as a major in yourlast year of University
• Experience and / or understanding of Cambridge curriculum objectives would be an advantage (Olevels)
• Ability to lead a classroom independently with experience in a classroom (practicals included)

Key attributes to succeed in the role :

• You love teaching and care deeply about the success of each and every student
• You have an understanding of and passion for enquiry based studentcentered learning
• 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 teambased 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 then 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.

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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 dont 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. Centralised lesson planning supports teachers to enable them to deliver rigorous enquirybased learning and to engage deeply with students to help the on their individual learning journeys.

Nova Pioneer welcomes professionals who are looking to make a career change into education and are passionate about pursuing a new career in teaching.

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 cando 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.

Nova Pioneer in line with the POPIA (Protection of Personal Information Act) will attempt to ensure the confidentiality of all applicants for this role. All reasonable measurements will be in place to protect personal information but it will be used for recruitment and employment purposes. By submitting your application with Nova Pioneer you are recognising and accepting 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 to us immediately on or .

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