2025 FET Phase Computer Science / Coding & Robotics Teacher, Ormonde Secondary School

2025 Hiring Season is in full swing! We are currently in search of rockstar teammates who will meaningfully empower Future Innovators and Leaders to start in the year 2025! #AlwaysGrowing!

We are looking for an exceptional Computer Science / Coding & Robotics Teacher to start in January 2025! This is an exciting opportunity for a dynamic qualified teacher to empower students using an enquiry-based learning approach and to be a part of an innovative network of schools.

About Nova Pioneer

Imagine a world in which every young person across Africa attends a school that truly sets them up for success in the 21st century. 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”.

About the Role

Resident teachers are supported by Deans of Instruction who partner with them in their growth journey by observing lessons, providing feedback and coaching.

Key responsibilities for the role include:

• Deliver exceptional, real world, enquiry-based Computer Science lessons that align with the Cambridge Computer Science curriculum requirements.
• Teach Cambridge International Computer Science concepts to IGCSE level.
• Deliver our structured, timetabled Coding & Robotics programme to all Grade 8 and 9 students as well as the Advanced Coding & Robotics co-curricular programme.
• 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 internalize it.
• Conduct ongoing assessment of student progress and 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 e-mail, 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, fulfilling supervision duties as assigned including occasional morning, evening and weekend events.

About You

Skills and Qualifications required:

• A BSc in Computer Science or similar degree + completed a Post Graduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) is ideal. We are also open to candidates who have a Bachelors of Education degree but who have strong experience in a Computer Science field.
• SACE registered.
• +3 years teaching Computer Science.
• Understanding of the Cambridge Computer Science Curriculum.
• Strong technical knowledge of Computer Science.
• Experience with one or more of the following programming languages: Python, Visual Basic (console mode), Pascal/Delphi.
• Solid understanding of the design, coding and testing stages in the program development cycle.
• Evidence (i.e. a portfolio of work) of programming skills.
• Love for teaching and care deeply about the success of each student.
• Understanding of and passion for enquiry based, student-centered learning.
• Deep understanding of children and ability to connect with the specific age group that you teach.
• Team player who enjoys group problem solving.
• Adept at using technology for instruction.

How to Apply:

Does working at Nova Pioneer excite you? If so, then apply now! To apply, please complete the form on the right-hand side of this page. We cannot process applications that are emailed to us.

Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis until the right candidate is identified. Only qualified candidates will be invited for interviews.

Working at Nova Pioneer

Nova Pioneer is committed to the achievement and maintenance of diversity and equity in employment. We invest heavily in the growth of our people because it leads to greater mastery in both us and our students. We offer consistent and ongoing personal development and provide clear career pathways that ensure that our people are always achieving their personal and professional best.

Please Note:

• Nova Pioneer may appoint and/or expire the posting of this advertisement at their own discretion.
• If you have not been contacted within 30 days of the closing date of this advertisement please consider your application as unsuccessful.