2026 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 2026!
Nova Pioneer is looking for a superstar Computer Science (Coding and Robotics)Teacher to teach senior grades at our Midrand Secondary School based in Johannesburg, South Africa in 2026! 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 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”.
About the Role
We are looking for an exceptional Computer Science (Coding and Robotics) Teacher to start in January 2026!
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, Coding and robotics to IGCSE, AS and A Levels
- 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. 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 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 fieldStrong mathematical skills will be considered an added advantageSACE registered3 years teaching Computer ScienceYou have an understanding of the Cambridge Computer Science CurriculumYou have strong technical knowledge of Computer ScienceYou have experience with one or more of the following programming languages : Python, Visual Basic (console mode), Pascal / DelphiYou have have a solid understanding of the design, coding and testing stages in the program development cycleYou can provide evidence (i.e. a portfolio of work) of programming skillsYou love teaching and care deeply about the success of each and every studentYou have an understanding of and passion for enquiry based, student-centered learningYou have a deep understanding of children and you know how to connect with the specific age group that you teachYou are a team player and you enjoy group problem solvingYou are adept at using technology for instructionWorking 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.
Equal Opportunities Statement
Nova Pioneer is an equal opportunities employer and we are committed to the achievement and maintenance of diversity and equity in employment.
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