Apprentice Teacher – Foundation Phase (Junior Primary)

📍 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:

  • In their 3rd or 4th year of a BEd (Foundation Phase), OR

  • Completing their PGCE (Foundation Phase) in 2025

  • 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

  • Support delivery of engaging, enquiry-based lessons

  • Help create a joyful and inclusive classroom environment

  • Conduct and support ongoing student assessment

  • Communicate with parents via meetings, phone, and email

  • Attend weekly coaching and feedback sessions

  • Participate in co-curricular activities

  • Fulfil morning/evening/weekend duties as needed

  • Commit to your own professional growth through PD and reflections


🎓 Minimum Requirements

  • Studying towards a BEd (Foundation Phase) (3rd/4th year in 2025), or
    Bachelor’s degree + completing PGCE in 2025

  • Not yet a qualified teacher

  • Provisional SACE registration

  • Experience or strong understanding of English and Maths instruction

  • Familiarity with THRASS or Singapore Maths (a plus)

  • Passionate about child development and enquiry-based learning

  • Strong collaboration, communication, and tech skills


🌟 Why Join Nova Pioneer?

  • Accelerated growth and development as an educator

  • Supportive coaching and mentoring

  • Highly collaborative, dynamic environment

  • Culture that values innovation, reflection, and teamwork

  • A network of like-minded teachers changing education across Africa


❗ Important Notes

  • No application fees – if asked to pay, report immediately:

    • talent.sa@novapioneer.com or talent.ke@novapioneer.com

  • Application is done via the Nova Pioneer careers site

  • Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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