Intermediate Phase Teacher; Boksburg

About Nova Pioneer

Nova Pioneer is a pan‑African, independent network of schools offering high quality, accessible education from pre‑primary through secondary school. Our schools use a unique enquiry‑based learning approach that encourages students to ask “why” instead of telling them the “what”. Nova Pioneer currently has 16 schools in South Africa and Kenya and aims to launch 100 schools and reach tens of thousands of students across the African continent in the next decade.

We are looking for an exceptional Grade 5 Teacher to join our Boksburg Primary School in January 2026. The role involves leading instruction, planning, and fostering a rigorous, enquiry‑based learning environment. Residents are supported by Deans of Instruction and mentor Apprentice Teachers.

• Work closely with learning designers to design impactful lessons.
• Design and deliver engaging enquiry‑based lessons supported by technology.
• Observe, coach and model best teaching practices for Apprentice Teachers.
• Infuse joy and passion for learning into lessons so students are excited about and invested in their academic excellence.
• Set and communicate rigorous and ambitious goals for all students and provide feedback that helps them internalise learning.
• Conduct ongoing assessment of student progress and use data to adjust instruction.
• Attend weekly feedback meetings with Deans and learning designers to enhance teaching practices.
• Fully participate in opportunities for professional growth, including daily team meetings, weekly professional development, instructional coaching, and organisational learning.
• Communicate regularly with parents through e‑mail, telephone and parent‑teacher conferences.
• Contribute to and participate in co‑curricular programming for at least one activity per term.
• Participate in collaborative teams and committees and fulfil supervision duties as assigned, including some morning, evening and weekend events.

Skills and Qualifications required:

• Completed Bachelor’s degree in Education (B.Ed) or Bachelor’s Degree + Post Graduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) – Intermediate phase.
• SACE registered – please provide registration number and certificate in application.
• Classroom experience teaching Mathematics Intermediate Phase.
• Experience and/or understanding of Cambridge curriculum objectives would be an advantage.
• Ability to lead a classroom independently, with experience in classroom practice.

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, student‑centred learning.
• You have a deep understanding of children and know how to connect with the specific age group 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 classroom.
• You can work within a team‑based environment and collaborate with other resident teachers, apprentice teachers and deans.
• You communicate openly and effectively with colleagues.
• You are adept at using technology for instruction.

• Valid Police Clearance (no older than 6 months).
• / passport.
• Work permit (if applicable).
• SACE certificate.

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 measures will be in place to protect personal information but it will be used for recruitment and employment purposes. By submitting your application you acknowledge and accept this disclaimer.