2026 FET Phase Cambridge IGCSE level Physics and Chemistry Teacher (Midrand Secondary)

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Nova Pioneer is looking for superstar Cambridge IGCSE level Physics and Chemistry to teach at our Midrand Secondary School in 2026 . This is an exciting opportunity for a dynamic teacher to empower students using an enquiry-based learning approach and to be a part of an innovative network of schools that is developing generations of innovators and leaders who will shape the African Century.

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. A school that cares about individual students and allows them to explore the world around them. A school that focuses more on developing skills than on memorizing content. 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. It allows them to form their own thinking through exploration investigation and collaboration. To learn more visit

About the Role

We are looking for an exceptionalPhysics and Chemistry Teacher to teach senior grades in 2026. Resident teachers lead instruction and planning for subject or grade level 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 by observing lessons providing feedback and coaching. Resident teachers support and mentor apprentice teachers. See below to learn more about the teaching model at Nova Pioneer.

Key responsibilities for the role include :

• Deliver exceptional real-world enquiry-based Physics and Chemistry lessons that align with the Cambridge curriculum requirements
• Prepare students to sit IGCSE exams.
• Design rigorous lesson plans
• Deliver impactful and engaging enquiry-based lessons supported by technology to enhance instructional delivery
• 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 internalise it
• Conduct ongoing assessment of student progress. 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 email 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 and fulfil supervision duties as assigned including occasional morning evening and weekend events.

About You

Skills and Qualifications required :

How to Apply :

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Working at Nova Pioneer

Nova Pioneer is a place where our people experience tremendous growth fast! We invest heavily in the growth of our people because it leads to greater mastery in both us and our students. Novaneers work harder and work longer hours than most schools but as a result the growth they experience is extraordinary. 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. Nova Pioneer has a highly energetic entrepreneurial environment where our people get to bring their creative and innovative ideas to life. We look for people who are flexible and who are able to adapt and respond quickly to adversity with a positive can-do attitude (there are no problems only solutions!). We welcome challenges and roll with the punches because it makes us and our students better. There is no problem too big for us! We work hard but we also have a lot of fun together. We bring infectious energy and enthusiasm to everything we do because joy fuels the hardest work and learning. Read more about our culture principles here .

Please Note :

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Required Experience :

Senior IC

Key Skills

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Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Monthly Salary Salary : 8 - 12