2026 Substitute Afrikaans Teacher (Boksburg Primary)

Nova Pioneer Boksburg is looking for a superstar Substitute Afrikaansteacher to teach in the Primary School! 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

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

We are looking for an amazing Substitute teacher to teach Afrikaans foundation phase . Second language teachers lead instruction of their language across multiple grades and 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 - 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 :

• Work closely with learning designers to design impactful lessons
• Deliver impactful and engaging enquiry-based lessons supported by technology to enhance instructional delivery
• Observe coach and be a model teacher for Apprentices 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. 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 fulfil supervision duties as assigned including some 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!

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

About Teaching at Nova Pioneer

Nova Pioneer teachers dont lecture they lead discussions and facilitate projects that help students engage deeply and think critically about course material. There are two types of teachers at Nova Pioneer : Resident Teachers and Apprentice Teachers.

Resident teachers are able to lead classrooms and depending on the grade level they are teaching have strong content knowledge. Resident teachers are typically qualified teachers with classroom experience or have a strong ability to lead a classroom independently.

Working at Nova Pioneer

Nova Pioneer is committed to the achievement and maintenance of diversity and equity in employment. 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 :

Nova Pioneer in line with the POPIA (Protection of Personal Information Act) will attempt to ensure the confidentiality of all applicants for this role. All reasonable measurements will be in place to protect personal information but it will be used for recruitment and employment purposes. By submitting your application with Nova Pioneer you are recognising and accepting this disclaimer.

Nova Pioneer will never request an application fee from candidates. If you are contacted with a request to pay a fee from someone claiming to be a Nova Pioneer Talent or Recruitment representative please do not pay them and report it to us immediately on or .

Required Experience :

Senior IC

Key Skills

Experience Working With Students,Early Childhood Education,Classroom Management,Classroom Experience,Lesson Planning,Preschool Experience,Special Education,Computer Literacy,Teaching,Cordova,Experience with Children,Toddler Care

Employment Type : Temp

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1