Senior Phase Chemistry Teacher (Ruimsig Secondary)

Nova Pioneer is looking for a superstar Chemistry teacher to teach at our Ruimsig Secondary School. 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.

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 memorising 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 "why" instead of telling them the "what". It allows them to form their own thinking through exploration, investigation and collaboration. To learn more visit .

We are looking for an exceptional Chemistry Teacher to teach grade 8 - 11. Resident teachers lead instruction and planning for subject or grade level 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 by 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:

• Deliver exceptional, real world, enquiry based Biology lessons
• Design rigorous lesson plans
• Deliver impactful and engaging enquiry based 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 internalise 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
• Communicate regularly with parents through email, 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, and fulfil supervision duties as assigned including occasional morning, evening and weekend events.

Skills and qualifications required:

• A Bachelor's Degree in Science with Chemistry as a major or a similar degree + Post Graduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) is essential.
• SACE registered
• You have taken Biology as a major to the third year level at the university
• You have taught Biology at the upper and advanced school level (Grade 10 - 12 experience)
• Ability to lead a classroom independently
• You love teaching and care deeply about the success of each and every student
• You have an understanding of and passion for enquiry based, student centered 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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