2026 Senior Phase Cambridge IGCSE level Computer Science (including Coding and Robotics) Teache[...]

Overview

Nova Pioneer is looking for a superstar Computer Science (including Coding and Robotics) Teacher to teach 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

Nova Pioneer is a pan-African, independent network of schools offering high-quality, accessible education from pre-primary through secondary school. Nova Pioneer uses an 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 15 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 exceptional Computer Science (Coding and Robotics) Teacher to start in January 2026. Resident teachers are supported by Deans of Instruction who partner with them in their growth journey by observing lessons, providing feedback and coaching. See below to learn more about the teaching model at Nova Pioneer.

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 and Coding and robotics to IGCSE
• 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 :

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.

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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 and offer ongoing personal development and clear career pathways. Nova Pioneer has a highly energetic, entrepreneurial environment where our people bring creative and innovative ideas to life. We look for people who are flexible and able to adapt quickly to adversity with a positive, can-do attitude. There is no problem too big for us. We work hard but we also have a lot of fun together. Read more about our culture principles below.

There are no fees for applications and we provide confidential handling of personal information in accordance with applicable law. Nova Pioneer will never request an application fee from candidates.

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.

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