Jobs and Vacancies in Nova Pioneer, Kenya

Are you looking for an extraordinary school where the learners are excited, inquisitive and have to be convinced to go home at the end of the day? 

Are you a recent Bachelor of Education graduate with between 4+  years of experience looking to build your teaching experience in a world-class institution? 


If you answered yes to these questions then you are a viable candidate to be a Senior Resident English Teacher at Nova Pioneer.

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 6 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 www.novapioneer.com.

About The Role
 
You will:
·                     Teach English.
·                     Infuse joy and passion for learning in lessons so that students are excited about and invested in their academic excellence.
·                     Be accountable for students’ mastery of academic standards.
·                     Integrate interactive technology within lessons to enhance instructional delivery
·                     Meet up with your learning designer to ensure unit and lesson plans are mapped to standards.
·                     Set and communicate rigorous and ambitious goals for all students and provide student feedback so they internalize them.
·                     Attend weekly feedback meetings with manager to enhance teaching practices
·                     Head a club, house opportunity for students each term.
·                     Provide feedback to the curriculum design team about lessons and the overall structure of a unit to ensure revisions are made.
·                     Fully participate in opportunities for professional growth including daily team meetings and reflections, weekly professional development meetings, instructional coaching, and outside professional opportunities.
About You
·                     A natural-born teacher. You are not in it by coincidence or accident.
·                     Teachers’ Service Commission certified/recognized
·                     A Bachelor's degree from a well-recognized University. You should have graduated officially by the time of application
·                     Energetic and passionate about education.
·                     You’re a top performer with a strong academic background
·                     You have 4+ years of relevant teaching experience. At Nova, we love teachers who have also had varied work experience apart from teaching.
·                     Adept at using Technology. We use a lot of technology for instruction
How to Apply
 
Does working at Nova Pioneer excite you? 

To apply, please complete the form on the right hand side of this page. We cannot process applications that are emailed to us.

Job Vacancy: Art Instructor
 
Job Location: Tatu City, Kenya

Working hours: 16-20 hours weekly.

Nova Pioneer is looking for a superstar Art Instructor who is passionate about working with students to discover their artistic abilities to teach. 


This is an exciting opportunity 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 6 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 www.novapioneer.com.

About the role:
 
As a private music teacher, you will need to:
·                     Plan individual lessons and overall Schemes of Work for your students.
·                     Teach individual and/or group lessons lasting between 30-45 minutes usually incorporating elements of general art theory.
·                     Arrange lesson schedules and enter students for examinations.
·                     Develop your knowledge of materials and repertoire for students at different stages of their art development.
·                     Communicate with the school and parents about the students’ lessons and progress.
About You:
·                     You have further teaching and/or performance and theory qualifications.
·                     You demonstrate a commitment to, and understanding of the teaching and learning process.
·                     You have  at least 1-2 years teaching experience.
·                     You have musical and teaching ability.
·                     You are patience, perseverance and excellent communication skills - much of your time is spent with a range of students at different musical levels, as well as with their parents.
·                     You have high standards of professionalism and professional ethics.
·                     You have excellent self-management and organizational skills.
How to Apply:
 
Does working at Nova Pioneer excite you?

If so, then apply now!http://novaacademies.applytojob.com/apply/ON9G7WzKA0/Art-Instructor

To apply, please complete the form on the right hand side of this page. We cannot process applications that are emailed to us. 


Job Title: Private Music Instrument Tutor
 
Job Location: Tatu City, Kenya

Working hours: All private lessons will be scheduled during weekend afternoons.

Nova Pioneer is looking for a superstar Music Instrument Tutor to teach different kind of musical instruments to our students..

This is an exciting opportunity 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 6 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 www.novapioneer.com.

About the role:
 
As a private music teacher, you will need to:
·                     Plan individual lessons and overall Schemes of Work for your students.
·                     Teach individual and/or group lessons lasting between 30-45 minutes usually incorporating elements of general musicianship such as ear training and theory as well as instrumental technique and interpretation.
·                     Arrange lesson schedules and enter students for examinations.
·                     Develop your knowledge of materials and repertoire for students at different stages of their musical development.
·                     Communicate with the school and parents* about the students’ lessons and progress.
·                     Prepare students for performances, examinations, auditions and festivals.
About You:
·                     You have further teaching and/or performance and theory qualifications (ABRSM Grade level 6 and above).
·                     You demonstrate musical competence and knowledge of your instrument plus a commitment to, and understanding of the teaching and learning process.
·                     You have  at least 1-2 years teaching experience.
·                     You have musical and teaching ability;
·                     You are patience, perseverance and excellent communication skills - much of your time is spent with a range of students at different musical levels, as well as with their parents.
·                     You have high standards of professionalism and professional ethics.
·                     You have excellent self-management and organizational skills.
How to Apply:
 
Does working at Nova Pioneer excite you? 

If so, then apply now!http://novaacademies.applytojob.com/apply/ESUCStIR95/Private-Music-Instrument-Tutor

To apply, please complete the form on the right hand side of this page. We cannot process applications that are emailed to us. 


Job Vacancy: Head Coaches
 
Job Location: Tatu City, Kenya

Working hours: 16-20 hours weekly.

Nova Pioneer is looking for superstar Head Coaches who are passionate about coaching student in game strategies and techniques to prepare them for different sports competitions. 


This position motivates student athletes to develop an appreciation of the sport. This is an exciting opportunity 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 6 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 www.novapioneer.com.

About the role:
 
As a Head coach, you will need to:
·                     Hold organizational meetings for team prospects and encourages potential athletes to participate in the sport.
·                     Assess player’s skills and assigns team positions.
·                     Develop a regular practice schedule and organizes practice time to provide both individual and team development.
·                     Work with the Principal  in scheduling facilities for practices and competition. 
·                     Coach and instructs players, individually or in groups, regarding the rules, regulations, equipment, and techniques of the sport.
·                     Observe players, during competition and practice to determine the needs for individual or team improvement.
·                     Determine game strategy based on the team’s capabilities.
·                     Establish and maintain standards of pupil behavior and provides proper supervision of athletes at all times.
·                     Monitor the academic performance of team members to ensure that eligibility requirements are met; and encourages student athletes to maintain a high academic standard.
·                     Follows established procedures in the event of an athlete’s injury.
·                     Models sports-like behavior and maintains appropriate conduct towards players, officials, and spectators.
·                     Follows established procedures for the proper care, maintenance, and requisitioning of equipment, supplies, and uniforms.
·                     Works with the Principal / Athletic Director to develop a policy for awards and submits a list of award winners at the end of the season.
·                     Participates in special activities to include parent’s night, banquets, award nights, and pep assemblies.
·                     Maintains eligibility forms, emergency data cards, insurance records, equipment inventory, and other related records.
·                     Models nondiscriminatory practices in all activities.
Job Specifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. 

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. 

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities, who are otherwise qualified, to perform the essential functions.

About You:
·                     Some experience as a Basketball, Rugby, Football or Athletics Coach or assistant coach at the secondary school or college level preferred.
·                     Must possess effective coaching techniques and skills.
·                     Must possess a thorough knowledge of the rules, regulations, strategies, and techniques of the sport.
·                     Must possess the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with school administrators, parents, and students.
·                     Eye-hand, mind-eye coordination, physical dexterity, and the ability to bend, stoop, walk, talk, and sit. The ability to travel between locations.
·                     Course work in sport coaching and the prevention of athletic injuries. Continue educational training.
How to Apply:
 
Does working at Nova Pioneer excite you? 

If so, then apply:http://novaacademies.applytojob.com/apply/lFeB0Du3DB/Head-Coach

To apply, please complete the form on the right hand side of this page. We cannot process applications that are emailed to us.

Please note: Where a copy of your resume is required, copying and pasting from a formatted document e.g. Microsoft Word may not result in the formatting transferring correctly to the final resume. 

You are encouraged to attach your resume in Microsoft Word® or PDF format to protect formatting.
 
Applications for this role will close on 28th of November.. All applications will be reviewed and applicants notified of next steps within a week after this closing date. 

There are a series of stages in the Nova Pioneer interview process and candidates will be moved forward in the process depending on their success in the previous stage. 

The process is as follows:
·                     Phone interview: a short conversation to understand your skills and experience a little better.
·                     Practical demonstration of what you can do: you will complete a written task or a demonstration related to the role you are applying for. Teachers participate in a half-day selection day at one of our campuses as well as deliver a lesson to a class.
·                     In-person interviews: at this point you will visit one of our schools to meet the team and participate in a series of in-person interviews.
·                     Final interview: you’ll have a final conversation with the hiring manager before decisions are made.
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 bring infectious energy and enthusiasm to everything we do because joy fuels our work and learning. Read more about our culture principles here