FET Phase Mathematics Teacher - Cambridge IGCSE and A-Levels, Secondary School (Ormonde)

FET Phase Mathematics Teacher - Cambridge IGCSE and A-Levels, Secondary School (Ormonde)

Nova Pioneer is looking for a superstar Further Education and Training (FET) Phase Mathematics teacher to teach secondary school grades at our Ormonde secondary school in Johannesburg, South Africa. 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. Nova Pioneer currently has 16 schools in South Africa and Kenya with a vision to launch 100 schools and reach tens of thousands of students across the African continent in the next decade. To learn more visit

About The Role

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.

Key Responsibilities For The Role Include

• Deliver exceptional, real‑world, enquiry‑based Mathematics lessons that align with the Cambridge Mathematics curriculum requirements
• Prepare students to sit for IGCSE, AS, and A‑level exams
• 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 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 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 , fulfil supervision duties as assigned including occasional morning, evening, and weekend events

About You

Skills and Qualifications required

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.

Legal and Privacy Notice

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