Job Description

2024 Hiring Season is in full swing! We are currently in search of rockstar teammates who will meaningfully empower Future Innovators and Leaders to start in the year 2024! #AlwaysGrowing! Nova Pioneer is looking for an exceptional Cambridge International IGCSE, AS and A-Level Physics and Chemistry Teacher to lead our Science Department in 2024. Lead teachers lead the instruction of their subject across multiple grades and classrooms and are responsible for driving a rigorous, enquiry-based learning environment the Nova Pioneer way. 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. This role requires a strong academic background in Physics and Chemistry, excellent organisational skills, and the ability to foster a positive learning and teaching environment About Nova Pioneer 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 pan-African, independent network of schools offering high quality, accessible education from pre-primary through secondary school. Nova Pioneer uses a unique, enquiry-based learning approach that encourages students to ask xe2x80x9cwhyxe2x80x9d instead of telling them the xe2x80x9cwhatxe2x80x9d. 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 visit www.novapioneer.com. ABOUT THE ROLE Key responsibilities for the role include Curriculum Design:

• Develop comprehensive and challenging lesson plans aligned with AS and A-level Physics and Chemistry syllabi.
• Stay abreast of changes in curriculum requirements and examination standards.

Advanced Instruction:

• Provide advanced instruction in Physics and Chemistry to AS and A-level students.
• Foster critical thinking, analytical skills, and independent research.
• Consistently meet the ambitious goals of a rapidly growing organisation.

Assessment and Examination Preparation:

• Deliver exceptional, real-world, enquiry-based Physics and Chemistry lessons that align with the Cambridge curriculum.
• Prepare students to sit IGCSE, AS, and A-level exams.
• Create and administer assessments to gauge student understanding and progress.
• Prepare students for AS and A-level examinations, including developing effective exam strategies.
• Ensure rigorous moderation of assessment
• Coach teachers in effective instruction and assessment
• Ensure alignment in curriculum delivery over multiple campuses

Individual Support:

• Infuse joy and passion for learning in lessons and so that students are excited about and invested in their academic excellence.
• Offer additional support to students who may need extra assistance or challenges.
• Provide constructive feedback to enhance student learning and performance.
• Provide necessary accommodations and modifications for the growth and success of all students.

Classroom Management:

• Maintain a positive and focused learning environment.
• Implement effective classroom management strategies
• Set and communicate rigorous and ambitious goals for all students and teachers and provide student feedback so they internalize them.
• Be accountable for studentsxe2x80x99 mastery of academic standards.

Parent and Stakeholder Communication:

• Maintain positive, constructive and professional relationships with students, their families, and colleagues.
• Communicate regularly with parents or guardians regarding student progress and performance.
• Collaborate with school administrators and attend parent-teacher conferences

Professional Development:

• Stay informed about advancements in Physics and Chemistry education.
• Engage in ongoing professional development to enhance teaching and management skills.

Extracurricular Involvement:

• Support and lead extracurricular activities related to Physics and Chemistry, such as science clubs or competitions.

Technology Involvement:

• Integrate interactive technology into lessons to enhance instructional delivery.

ABOUT YOU Skills and Qualifications required:

• TSC certification and relevant Bachelors of Education Degree in Teaching.
• Strictly 3+ years of teaching experience.
• You are a great communicator. You are able to provide clear and effective written and verbal communication to the leadership team
• You are flexible and open to change - you handle uncertainty, complexity and ambiguity well.
• You are a problem solver - you are proactive in identifying issues and address these thoroughly by making effort to find appropriate solutions.
• You are excited about our organizational culture and in particular, you are fired up to challenge yourself by embracing mutual vulnerability and a firehose of feedback

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. Please note: Where a copy of your resume is required, copying and pasting from a formatted document e.g. Microsoft Word may not result in the formatting transferring correctly to the final resume. You are encouraged to attach your resume in Microsoft Wordxc2xae 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. 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. xe2x80x9cNovaneersxe2x80x9d work harder and work longer hours than at most schools but as a result, the growth they experience is extraordinary. We offer consistent and ongoing professional 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. 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.

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