Afrikaans Teacher, Senior School - Midrand, South Africa - Nova Pioneer

Nova Pioneer

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Midrand, South Africa

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Thabo Mthembu

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Description

Nova Pioneer is looking for a superstar Afrikaans Teacher to teach secondary school grades 8- 9 at our high school in Midrand 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 and be apart of building a foundation in a new school.

About Nova Pioneer

About the Role

We are looking for a Resident teacher to teach Afrikaans as a second language to grades - 9 start in March. Second language 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. See below to learn more about the teaching model at Nova Pioneer.

Key responsibilities for the role include:

Design rigourous, enquiry-based lesson plans.
Prepare students to sit IGCSE, AS and Alevel exams.
Deliver impactful and engaging enquirybased 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
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 occasional morning, evening and weekend events

About You
Skills and Qualifications required
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Bachelor's degree in Education or Bachelor's Degree + Post Graduate Certificate in Education (PGCE):

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SACE registered:

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Must have taught Afrikaans in professional classroom setting:

Must be proficient in speaking, reading and writing in the language of instruction (Afrikaans)
Experience and/or understanding of Cambridge curriculum objectives would be an advantage
Ability to lead a classroom independently
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 have an understanding of and passion for enquiry based, studentcentered learning
You are a team player and you enjoy group problem solving
You are adept at using technology for instruction

How to Apply:

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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 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 fle