📍 Location: Paulshof, Gauteng, South Africa
📅 Start Date: January 2025
📆 Application Closing Date: Not specified (apply ASAP as positions fill fast)
📘 Contract Type: Fixed-term / Contract (apprenticeship role)
🌐 www.novapioneer.com
🏫 About the Role
Nova Pioneer Paulshof is hiring Foundation Phase Apprentice Teachers to support the delivery of enquiry-based learning in Grades R–3. This is a developmental role ideal for aspiring teachers who are:
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In their 3rd or 4th year of a BEd (Foundation Phase), OR
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Completing their PGCE (Foundation Phase) in 2025
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NOT fully qualified teachers yet (no completed BEd/PGCE at start of 2025)
You will work closely with a Resident Teacher, receiving feedback and coaching while supporting instruction, classroom management, and student engagement.
🧩 Responsibilities
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Support delivery of engaging, enquiry-based lessons
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Help create a joyful and inclusive classroom environment
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Conduct and support ongoing student assessment
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Communicate with parents via meetings, phone, and email
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Attend weekly coaching and feedback sessions
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Participate in co-curricular activities
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Fulfil morning/evening/weekend duties as needed
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Commit to your own professional growth through PD and reflections
🎓 Minimum Requirements
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Studying towards a BEd (Foundation Phase) (3rd/4th year in 2025), or
Bachelor’s degree + completing PGCE in 2025 -
Not yet a qualified teacher
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Provisional SACE registration
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Experience or strong understanding of English and Maths instruction
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Familiarity with THRASS or Singapore Maths (a plus)
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Passionate about child development and enquiry-based learning
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Strong collaboration, communication, and tech skills
🌟 Why Join Nova Pioneer?
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Accelerated growth and development as an educator
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Supportive coaching and mentoring
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Highly collaborative, dynamic environment
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Culture that values innovation, reflection, and teamwork
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A network of like-minded teachers changing education across Africa
❗ Important Notes
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No application fees – if asked to pay, report immediately:
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talent.sa@novapioneer.comortalent.ke@novapioneer.com
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Application is done via the Nova Pioneer careers site
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Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.