Computer Studies Teacher
Tatu City, Kenya
Nova Pioneer is looking for a
superstar Computer Studies Teacher to teach our students computer literacy and
programming.
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.
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:
Key responsibilities for the role
include:
·
Teach Computer Studies
·
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
Skills and Qualifications required:
·
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 have distinctive experience and
interest in technology (e.g., coding) and have used technology in your teaching
·
You have a desire to constantly
develop your teaching skills to be among the best in the world and apply them
to improve the skills of African youth
·
You have a strong willingness to
contribute to the extra-curricular life of an international school and build a
strong outside of the classroom learning culture
·
You are excited about our
organizational culture—and in particular, you are fired up to challenge
yourself by embracing mutual vulnerability and a firehose of feedback.
How to Apply:
Does working at Nova Pioneer excite
you?
If so, then apply here; http://novaacademies.applytojob.com/apply/aRtIUEhdWR/Computer-Studies-Teacher
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 27th January. 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.
Nova Pioneer is looking for superstar Nurse to help us ensure the well being,
academic success, lifelong achievement, and overall health of our Primary
school students.
Location: Tatu City Kenya
We are searching for talented and
inspiring individuals who are keen to inspire a passion for our mission in
parents, students and the communities that we serve.
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, inquiry-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 8 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:
Key
responsibilities for the role include:
·
Managing our students’ wellness and
development and offering them psycho-social support as needed.
·
Maintaining close liaison with the
Medical staff at the nearest Private Hospital consistently
·
Handle confidential situations,
information and documentation.
·
Communicate effectively at all levels
with students, staff, parents and other clinicians and paramedics
·
Inspecting boarding house facilities
(toilets and bathrooms, laundry area) when pupils are away from the facilities
and appraise the level of hygiene and cleanliness.
·
Monitoring standards achieved by
cleaners and other support agencies within the Boarding House and report on any
deficiencies to the Director, Operations.
About You
Skills and
Qualifications required:
·
A professional, flexible and conscientious
registered nurse with the ability to build a harmonious, energetic and cohesive
relationship with students and co-workers.
·
Prior experience working as a
pediatric nurse
·
Professional counselling skills with
a proven track record will be an advantage.
·
You are are willing to work as a
locum nurse in our secondary school.
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.
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 the 31st of January. 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.