ABOUT THE ROLE

• We are looking for an exceptional Chemistry Teacher to teach Chemistry Cambridge IGCSE, As and A-level to our senior grades.  Resident 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. 

Key responsibilities for the role include:

• Deliver exceptional, real world, enquiry-based Chemistry lessons that align with the South African curriculum requirements.
• Maintain positive, constructive and professional relationships with students, their families, and colleagues.
• Create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning, is developmentally appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students, and maintain an organized and focused learning environment.
• Infuse joy and passion for learning in lessons and so that students are excited about and invested in their academic excellence.  
• Provide necessary accommodations and modifications for the growth and success of all students.
• Be accountable for students’ mastery of academic standards.
• Integrate interactive technology into lessons to enhance instructional delivery.
• Set and communicate rigorous and ambitious goals for all students and provide student feedback so they internalize them.
• Provide consistent rewards and/or consequences for student behaviour.
• Consistently meet the ambitious goals of a rapidly-growing organization.

ABOUT YOU

Skills and Qualifications required:

• TSC certification and relevant Bachelors of Education Degree in Teaching.
• 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