Computer Science Teacher - Midrand, South Africa - Nova Pioneer

Nova Pioneer
Nova Pioneer
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Midrand, South Africa

1 week ago

Thabo Mthembu

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Nova Pioneer is looking for a superstar Computer Science Teacher to teach Senior Phase grades at our Midrand Secondary School. This is an exciting opportunity for a dynamic qualified 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

About the Role

  • Key responsibilities for the role include:_
  • Deliver impactful and engaging enquirybased lessons supported by technology to enhance instructional delivery
  • Deliver exceptional, real world, enquirybased Computer Science lessons that align with the Cambridge Computer Science curriculum requirements
  • Design rigorous lesson plans
  • 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
  • Help to 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, fulfil supervision duties as assigned including occasional morning, evening and weekend events

About You

Skills and Qualifications required:

  • SACE registered
  • Practical teaching Computer Science
  • You have an understanding of the Cambridge Computer Science Curriculum
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You have strong technical knowledge of Computer Science:

  • You have experience with one or more of the following programming languages: Python, Visual Basic (console mode), Pascal/Delphi
  • You have have a solid understanding of the design, coding and testing stages in the program development cycle
  • You can provide evidence (i.e. a portfolio of work) of programming skills
  • 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 a team player and you enjoy group problem solving
  • You are adept at using technology for instruction
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_ You love teaching_ and care deeply about the success of each and every student
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_ You have a deep understanding of children_ and you know how to connect with the specific age group that you teach
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_ 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
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_ You are able to work within a team-based environment_ and collaborate with other resident teachers, apprentice teachers and deans
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_ You communicate openly_ and effectively with your colleagues

  • You are adept at using technology for instruction

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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.

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