About Nova Pioneer
Kitchen Steward
School Chef
Catering Associate Manager
Security Guards
School Dorm Mother
School Dorm Father
Business Studies & Computer Studies Teachers
Lower Primary Teacher
Music Teachers
High School Counsellor
Drivers
School Nurse
Procurement Associate
Housekeepers (Tatu City & Eldoret)
School Chaplain
Laboratory Technician
Security Guards
Founding Girls High School Principal
Founding Boys High School Principal
Bus Assistant
School Dorm Mother
School Dorm Father
Business Studies & Computer Studies Teachers
Lower Primary Teacher
Music Teachers
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. Learn more about our learning approach here.
Nova Pioneer currently has 10 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
Kitchen Steward
Job Description:
Nova Pioneer is looking for superstar Kitchen
Stewards for our Tatu City
and Eldoret Campus. This is an opportunity to be a part
of an innovative network of schools that is developing generations of
innovators and leaders who shape the African Century.
Position: Kitchen Steward
As a Kitchen Steward, you will be responsible for
maintaining cleanliness in the kitchen. All utensils and kitchen floors must be
kept clean. You will also work hand-in-hand with the other kitchen staff to
ensure smooth production of food.
Function: School
You will be based in our Ondiri or Tatu Campus
Reports To: Head Chef
Our team culture is designed to reinforce our vision:
·
We model the growth
mindset we want our students to embody; you
are challenged every day and, as a result, you grow more than at any other
point in your life.
·
We pursue excellence in every detail and do whatever it takes to produce great
work quickly.
·
We are radically
open: we share tough messages and our own vulnerabilities to
help us grow.
·
We bring infectious
energy, enthusiasm and fun to everything we do because joy
fuels the hardest work and learning.
Responsibilities:
·
Keeping working area clean throughout
the day
·
Ensuring that the prescribed uniform
is worn and is neat and clean
·
Cleaning dry goods store, cold room,
freezer room and shelves
·
Ensuring sink is always clean with
clean dish rack
·
Cleaning bathrooms, ensure that
enough soap and toilet paper is available
·
Removing all rubbish and dispose and
clean dump hatch
·
Wiping all tiles and walls
·
Cleaning and shine all glasses
·
Cleaning all utensils as per
procedure
·
Performing any other duties delegated
by your supervisor
Qualifications:
·
You are a strong team player with
excellent interpersonal skills
·
You are able to work well and meet
strict deadlines with minimum supervision
·
You have excellent communication
skills, both oral and written
·
Work experience is preferred but not
a must
How to Apply:
School Chef
Job Description:
Nova Pioneer is looking for a superstar Chef for our Eldoret Campus. This is an opportunity to be a part
of an innovative network of schools that is developing generations of
innovators and leaders who shape the African Century.
Position: Chef
As a Chef, you will be responsible for running an
efficient kitchen producing a diversity of menus and good, nutritional food for
our students, take the role of duty cook as required which involves
taking charge of the kitchen work within an agreed food budget and maintain
kitchen safety and hygiene.
Function: School
Your role will be based in our 2nd Campus, a girls-only
secondary school in Tatu City
Reports To: Head Chef
Our team culture is designed to reinforce our vision:
·
We model the growth
mindset we want our students to embody;
you are challenged every day and, as a result, you grow more than at any other
point in your life.
·
We pursue excellence in every detail and do whatever it takes to produce great
work quickly.
·
We are radically
open: we share tough messages and our own vulnerabilities to
help us grow.
·
We bring infectious
energy, enthusiasm, and fun to everything we do because joy
fuels the hardest work and learning.
Responsibilities:
·
Preparation of menus relevant to a
school setting
·
Ensuring the correct storage and
disposal of foodstuffs
·
Participating in any training offered
to the kitchen staff
·
Preparation and cooking of food for
our students.
·
Maintaining a clean and tidy kitchen.
·
Ensuring the maintenance of kitchen
equipment and report any breakdown.
·
Ensuring kitchen security at all
times.
·
Adhering to all policies
o Health and Safety at Work
o Environmental Health Regulations
·
Organising staffing rosters for
kitchen staff
·
Handling any additional duties
delegated to you
Qualifications:
·
You are a strong team player with
excellent interpersonal skills
·
You are able to work well and meet
strict deadlines with minimum supervision
·
You have excellent communication
skills, both oral and written
·
You are energetic and passionate
about cooking
·
You are a graduate in Hotel and Hospitality
management from a recognized institution of higher learning. This is preferred
but not compulsory.
·
You have a diploma in food and
beverage production.
·
You have exposure to any related chef
training. This is preferred but not compulsory
·
You have exposure to 1-2 solid
internships with well-recognized companies and perhaps 1 full-time role in a
managerial position.
·
You have I-3 years experience in a
busy organization, preferably in a school
How to Apply:
Catering Associate Manager
We are looking for an exceptional Catering
Associate Manager to manage the catering team
operations at our upcoming Nova Pioneer Boys and Girls high school
boarding campuses based in Eldoret.
This is an exciting opportunity to be a part of an innovative
network of schools that are developing generations of innovators and leaders
who will shape the African Century.
ABOUT YOUR ROLE
You will be responsible for planning, administering and
supervising catering services, achieving good quality within budget
constraints, and maintaining high standards of hygiene, whilst providing
leadership to the catering team.
Other responsibilities are:
·
Supervise preparation, cooking and
timely meals service, of adequate meals for students, teammates and any school
functions requiring catering services.
·
Delegate and schedule catering
teammates workplans that will best support efficient day to day
operations.
·
Provide coaching,
mentorship and leadership to the catering team through regular team meetings.
·
Identify training needs within the
team and propose in-house/ external training as required
·
Ensure continual quality improvement
of the food safety program and raising any concerns that require immediate
attention
·
Analyse and prepare timely food cost
reports on a regular basis and outline clear action plans from the reports
·
Develop a variety of menus within
budget based on client’s meals experience and provide continous improvement
contigency plan based on client’s feedback.
·
Order, store and issue catering
ingredients inventory to different vendors to ensure continuous demand and
supply
Qualifications:
·
You have at least 5 years of work
experience working in a busy kitchen/ institution Experience in a
busy school setting is an added advantage
·
You have a Diploma in Food and
Beverage or Hospitality Management
·
You have a valid vaccination card
·
You are proficient in Microsoft
computer packages MS Word, Excel
·
You are trained in HACCP principles
·
You know how to thrive in a high
demand, hyper-growth situations; you have probably worked at a successful and
rapidly scaling organization
·
You have strong communication and
interpersonal skills
·
You love building things, you sweat
the small stuff, and you take pleasure in excellence more than credit or status
·
Our culture resonates deeply with
your values—and in particular, you are excited to challenge yourself by
embracing mutual vulnerability and frequent feedback
·
You are always putting yourself in
other people’s shoes—your natural empathy, curiosity, and people-reading skills
help you understand your team and students/customers better than most people
around you
·
Your past supervisors have
consistently perceived you as one of the rising stars in the organization
·
You are skilled at drawing the most
important conclusions from mountains of operational data and translating that
learning into rapid improvement
How to Apply:
Security Guards
Nova Pioneer is looking for superstar Security
Guards for our Tatu City and
Eldoret Campus. This is an opportunity to be a part of an innovative
network of schools that is developing generations of innovators and leaders who
shape the African Century.
Responsibilities:
·
Control of entrances and movement of
pedestrian and vehicle traffic.
·
Visitor reception and processing.
·
Badge management.
·
Visitor escort and supervision (eg
contractors).
·
Vehicle registration.
·
Person/vehicle/property searching and
contraband detection.
·
Patrolling of buildings and
perimeters to detect and deter.
·
Ensuring adherence to badge wearing
policy.
·
*Equipment serviceability
inspections.
·
*Health and safety monitoring and
rectification of hazards.
·
Fire prevention, detection and first
response.
·
Enforcing the enterprise’s security
policy.
·
Inspection of security and fire
exposures.
·
CCTV and control room operation.
·
Incident reporting (Written and
computerized reports).
·
Interviewing and evidence collection.
·
Response, including emergency
response and coordination.
·
Evicting undesirable persons from the
site.
·
Responding to criminal acts by
employees.
·
Responding to criminal acts by
outsiders.
·
Apprehension and temporary detention
of suspects.
·
Dealing with disturbed people,
including physical restraint.
·
Providing training and awareness.
·
Key control and locking up.
·
Lost property management.
·
Administering first aid.
·
Maintaining on-site traffic
discipline.
·
Protecting the site against site
invasion and occupation.
·
Securing facilities and protecting
the workforce during protest activity.
·
Evacuating personnel in an emergency.
·
Emergency call-out.
·
Emergency response to employees in
distress while off-site.
·
Special assignments.
Conduct of Security Officers When on Duty.
·
Non-familiarity, non-fraternisation
and no unnecessary conversation with persons while on duty. No favouritism and
constant vigilance.
·
Officers should maintain a military
bearing yet be customer friendly. Their dress and deportment will be
appropriate.
·
Smoking on duty
is prohibited.
·
No conversations with, or statements,
to the media.
·
Rules must be enforced
diplomatically.
·
The employer’s uniform shall not be
worn without authorization.
·
Any criminal conviction will be
promptly reported to the employer.
·
Officers will not leave their post
until/unless properly relieved.
·
When handing over a post, officers
will brief their relief fully.
Do’s & Don’ts
·
Do not act or imagine as if you have
the powers of a police officer.
·
Do not criticize management or its
decisions.
·
Do not gossip about security issues.
·
Do not expect, solicit, or expect
favors.
·
Do not show favouritism, allow
privileges or relax the rules in respect of anyone.
·
Do not lose your temper under
provocation.
·
Do not use obscene or abusive
language.
·
Do not let yourself become bored to
the detriment of your performance.
·
Do not act the hero in life safety
situations where the danger to you is significant.
·
Do remember that the image you
project is all important in earning respect for you and for the security
function.
·
Do always remember that goodwill is
an important element in your relationships.
·
Do study your company’s rules until
you are completely familiar with them.
·
Consider your job and how you should
behave in foreseeable circumstances.
·
Take notice of everything that occurs
of a routine nature on your assignment, so that you can quickly identify the
abnormal.
·
Learn from the mistakes and
misfortunes of others.
·
Remember that your employer’s
interests are all important provided they are pursued within the law.
Qualifications:
Skills and Qualifications required:
·
You have a High School Diploma (KSCE)
certificate.
·
You have 1+ Years Proven work
experience as a security guard or relevant position in a reputable Security
Firm or a fast-paced organization
·
You have a proven track record of
holding yourself and your teammates to high standards of operational
excellence.
·
You have excellent communication and
relationship-building skills.
·
You are a thoughtful planner able to
multi-task, prioritize effectively, take initiative, and deliver for many
stakeholders in a fast-paced environment.
·
You are proactive, creative, and
measured problem-solver. You have the ability to quickly and calmly identify
and analyze problems and to recommend or implement effective solutions.
How to Apply:
School Dorm Mother
Nova Pioneer is looking for a superstar School
Dorm Mother who will be in charge of the
pastoral life of the Tatu Girls High school as well the
Eldoret Girls High School.
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.
Responsibilities:
Key responsibilities for the role include:
·
Playing the role of a ‘parent’ for
the students in a professional working relationship.
·
Being a role model in all actions and
behavior to the students.
·
Defending the rights of the child.
·
Creating a safe environment for
teenagers to develop their emotional and social skills.
·
Supervising the wellbeing,
discipline and behavior of students.
·
Observing emotional behavior and
referring them to the school counselors.
·
Maintaining cleanness in dorms.
·
Report to Dean of Residential Life.
Note: This role requires you to live
on campus with flexible working hours including working on weekends.
Qualifications:
Skills and Qualifications required:
·
Certificate/Diploma in social work or
any other relevant course in child welfare.
·
2+ years of experience working with
students.
·
Professional counseling skills with a
proven track record will be an advantage.
·
Knowledge and experience
working with teenagers before
·
You are flexible and open to change –
you handle uncertainty, complexity and ambiguity well.
·
You are a problem solver – you are
proactive in identifying issues and address these thoroughly by making effort
to find appropriate solutions.
·
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:
School Dorm Father
Nova Pioneer is looking for a superstar School
Dorm Father who will be in charge of the
pastoral life of the Tatu Boys High school as well the
Eldoret Boys High School.
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.
Responsibilities:
·
Playing the role of a ‘parent’ for
the students in a professional working relationship.
·
Being a role model in all actions and
behavior to the students.
·
Defending the rights of the child.
·
Creating a safe environment for
teenagers to develop their emotional and social skills.
·
Supervising the wellbeing,
discipline and behavior of students.
·
Observing emotional behavior and
referring them to the school counselors.
·
Maintaining cleanness in dorms.
·
Report to Dean of Residential Life.
Note: This role requires you to live
on campus with flexible working hours including working on weekends.
Qualifications:
·
Certificate/Diploma in social work or
any other relevant course in child welfare.
·
2+ years of experience working with
students.
·
Professional counseling skills with a
proven track record will be an advantage.
·
Knowledge and experience
working with teenagers before
·
You are flexible and open to change –
you handle uncertainty, complexity and ambiguity well.
·
You are a problem solver – you are
proactive in identifying issues and address these thoroughly by making effort
to find appropriate solutions.
·
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:
Business Studies & Computer Studies Teachers
Nova Pioneer is looking for superstar High
School Business Studies and Computer Studies Teachers for our Eldoret
Campuses. Please note this applies to teachers
who have 3+ years teaching experience. The teacher will play a critical role in delivering an
exceptional 21st Century learning experience for 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.
Responsibilities:
·
Teaching one of these subjects: Business
Studies/ Computer Studies.
·
Maintain positive, constructive and
professional relationships with students, their families and colleagues.
·
Create a classroom environment that
is conducive to learning, is developmentally appropriate to the maturity and
interests of the students and maintain an organized and focused learning
environment.
·
Infuse joy and passion for learning
in lessons so that students are excited and invested in their academic
excellence.
·
Provide necessary accommodations and
modifications for the growth and success of all students.
·
Be accountable for students’ mastery
of academic standards.
·
Integrate interactive technology into
lessons to enhance instructional delivery.
·
Set and communicate rigorous and
ambitious goals for all students and provide student feedback so they
internalize them.
·
Provide consistent rewards and/or
consequences for student behavior.
·
Consistently meet the ambitious goals
of a rapidly-growing organization.
Qualifications:
·
TSC certification and relevant
Degree in Education.
·
Strictly 3+ years teaching experience.
·
You are a great communicator. You are
able to provide clear and effective written and verbal communication.
·
You are flexible and open to change –
you handle uncertainty, complexity and ambiguity well.
·
You are a problem solver – you are
proactive in identifying issues and address these thoroughly by making an
effort to find appropriate solutions.
·
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:
Lower Primary Teacher
Lower Primary Teachers
Tatu City/Athi River
Job Description:
Nova Pioneer is looking for superstar Lower Primary School
Teachers for our Tatu and Athi River Campuses. The teacher will play a critical role in delivering an
exceptional 21st Century learning experience for 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
Disclaimer: Nova Pioneer does not charge any fee to
process your application.
Responsibilities:
·
Key responsibilities for the role
include:
·
Provide a safe and secure environment
for children to feel comfortable.
·
Plan and execute appropriate
activities for the children each day according to the curriculum, schemes of
work and lesson plans.
·
Provide a variety of materials and
resources for children to explore, manipulate, and use, both in learning
activities and in imaginative play.
·
Instruct and monitor students in the
use and care of equipment and materials, in order to prevent injuries and
damage.
·
Organize and lead activities designed
to promote physical, mental, and social development such as games, arts and
crafts, music, and storytelling.
·
Prepare materials, classrooms, and
other indoor and outdoor spaces to facilitate creative play, learning and
motor-skill activities, and safety.
·
Observe and evaluate each child’s
progress and provide a written report to the Principal, other school leaders
and parents.
·
Monitor and keep records/ reports of
the children’s progress and development.
·
Instruct students individually and in
groups, adapting teaching methods to meet students’ varying needs and
interests.
·
Assimilate arriving children to the
school environment by greeting them, helping them remove outerwear, and
selecting activities of interest to them.
·
Establish and enforce rules for
behavior, and policies and procedures to maintain order among students.
·
Plan and supervise class projects,
field trips, visits by guests, or other experiential activities, and guide
students in learning from those activities.
·
Attend professional meetings,
educational conferences, and teacher training workshops in order to maintain
and improve professional competence.
·
Assist in bus loading and unloading.
Skills and Qualifications required:
·
TSC certification and relevant Degree
in Education/ P1 Diploma.
·
1 – 2 years of teaching
experience
·
You are a great communicator. You are
able to provide clear and effective written and verbal communication.
·
You are flexible and open to change –
you handle uncertainty, complexity, and ambiguity well.
·
You are a problem solver – you are
proactive in identifying issues and address these thoroughly by making an
effort to find appropriate solutions.
·
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:
Music Teachers
Job Description:
Nova Pioneer is looking for superstar Music
Teachers for our Tatu Campus. The teacher will play a critical role in delivering an
exceptional 21st Century learning experience for our students. This is an
exciting opportunity to be a part of an innovative network of schools that are
developing generations of innovators and leaders who will shape the African
Century.
Disclaimer: Nova Pioneer does not charge any fee to
process your application.
About the role:
Key responsibilities for the role include:
·
Provide a safe and secure environment
for children to feel comfortable.
·
Plan and execute appropriate
activities for the children each day according to the curriculum, schemes of
work and lesson plans.
·
Provide a variety of materials and
resources for children to explore, manipulate, and use, both in learning
activities and in imaginative play.
·
Instruct and monitor students in the
use and care of equipment and materials, in order to prevent injuries and
damage.
·
Organize and lead activities designed
to promote physical, mental, and social development such as games.
·
Prepare materials, classrooms, and
other indoor and outdoor spaces to facilitate creative play, learning and
motor-skill activities, and safety.
·
Observe and evaluate each child’s
progress and provide a written report to the Principal, other school leaders
and parents.
·
Monitor and keep records/ reports of
the children’s progress and development.
·
Instruct students individually and in
groups, adapting teaching methods to meet students’ varying needs and
interests.
·
Assimilate arriving children to the
school environment by greeting them, helping them remove outerwear, and
selecting activities of interest to them.
·
Establish and enforce rules for
behavior, and policies and procedures to maintain order among students.
·
Plan and supervise class projects,
field trips, visits by guests, or other experiential activities, and guide
students in learning from those activities.
·
Attend professional meetings,
educational conferences, and teacher training workshops in order to maintain
and improve professional competence.
·
Assist in bus loading and unloading.
Qualifications:
·
TSC certification and relevant Degree
in Education.
·
3+ years of teaching experience
·
You are a great communicator. You are
able to provide clear and effective written and verbal communication.
·
You are flexible and open to change –
you handle uncertainty, complexity and ambiguity well.
·
You are a problem solver – you are
proactive in identifying issues and address these thoroughly by making an
effort to find appropriate solutions.
·
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:
High School Counsellor
High School Counsellor at Nova Pioneer Boys Campus
Job Description:
Nova Pioneer is looking for an experienced High School Counselor for our Eldoret Campus to utilize leadership, advocacy, and collaboration to
promote student success, provide preventive services, and respond to identified
student needs by implementing a comprehensive school counseling program that
addresses academic, career, and personal/social development and mental and
social wellness for all pupils as the primary target group, but also for other
members of the school community
Imagine a world in which every young person in Africa attends a
school that truly sets them up for success in the 21st century. A school that
demands excellence, helps students learn by doing and exploring rather than by
memorizing, equips students with globally competitive science and technology
skills, and builds the character and growth mindset that will shape the rest of
their lives.
Now imagine that this school is not in one town, in one country,
but in every town, in every country. This is what we imagine, and we want
you to help make it happen.
ABOUT NOVA PIONEER
In 2014 we launched a new venture to build the first pan-African
network of high-quality, affordable primary and secondary schools. Our
venture is structured as a social enterprise to enable us to attract the
investment that will be needed to launch 100 schools and reach tens of
thousands of students in the next decade.
We have a unique, entrepreneurial work environment with a strong
team culture that is designed to reinforce our vision. The core elements of our
culture include:
·
We model the growth
mindset we want our students to embody:
you are challenged every day and, as a result, you grow more than at any other
point in your life. See how our students talk about that growth in this
video https://goo.gl/PrqKzK
·
We pursue excellence in every detail and do whatever it takes to produce great work
quickly
·
We are radically open: we share tough messages and our own vulnerabilities because
doing so helps us grow
·
We put
our students before our team, and our team before ourselves
·
We bring infectious energy, enthusiasm and fun to everything we do
because joy fuels the hardest work and learning.Watch this video to understand
our fun environment- https://goo.gl/PmGL7Y
Responsibilities:
As the High School Counsellor, you will have the opportunity to craft a vision and strategy for
counseling and offer it as a service to the growing school network.
Your key responsibilities will be to:
·
Model, live and lead the Nova Culture
·
Collaboratively develop a
Comprehensive School Counseling Policy with the Principal
·
Deliver a Comprehensive School
Counselling Program
·
Develop and maintain a written plan
for effective delivery of the school counseling program based on best practice
approaches and in line with the school’s ethos.
·
Communicate the goals of the
comprehensive school counseling policy to education stakeholders (i.e.,
administrators, teachers, pupils, parents, and community/business leaders).
·
Maintain current and appropriate
resources for education stakeholders.
·
Provide direct services through the
Guidance Curriculum, Individual Student Planning and Preventive and Responsive
Services, and most remaining time in program management, system support, and
accountability
·
Use data to develop comprehensive
programs that meet student needs.
·
Provide leadership and collaborate
with other educators in the school-wide integration of best practice in
counselling.
·
Implement appropriate and
prevention-oriented group activities to meet student needs and school goals.
·
Plug-into the life skills
programme as guided by the office of the Director of Academics and/ or the
Principal to support with execution
·
Assist all pupils, individually or in
groups, with developing academic, career and personal/social skills, goals, and
plans.
·
Make use of data to devise
interventions, in consultation with the Principal.
·
Provide individual and group
counseling to pupils with identified concerns and needs.
·
Implement an effective referral
and follow-up process as needed.
·
Accurately and appropriately use
assessment procedures for determining and structuring individual and group
counseling services. Consult the Principal if there is the need to invite
an external service provider for the whole school, or for pupils, or for
members of staff.
·
Provide appropriate information to
school personnel related to the comprehensive school counseling program.
·
Assist teachers, parents/guardians,
and other stakeholders in interpreting and understanding student data.
·
Participate in professional
development activities to improve knowledge and skills.
·
Use available technology resources to
enhance the school counseling program.
·
Adhere to laws, policies, procedures,
and ethical standards of the school counseling profession.
·
Collaborate with parents/guardians
and educators to assist pupils with educational, career, and life planning.
·
Conduct a yearly audit to review the
counselling needs and trends in the school, and the extent to which the
Counselling programme in the school is effective in its implementation, based
on the data collected and analyzed.
·
Prepare the results of such analysis
in a manner that makes it possible to share the information with different
stakeholders: pupils, teachers, Network, parents and guardians.
Qualifications:
·
You are passionate about student
welfare and want to help them tackle life’s different challenges
·
You have between 3-5 years of
experience in institutional counselling
·
You have Professional Training in
Counselling- Higher National Diploma or Degree
·
You have previously counselled teens
and young adults
·
You are a great communicator: You are
able to provide a clear and persuasive pitch to anyone and have excellent
written and verbal communication skills.
·
You are results driven, goal
oriented, move fast, and take ownership of work.
·
You reside within Eldoret
How to Apply:
Drivers
Job Description:
Nova Pioneer is looking for superstar Drivers for our Eldoret Campus.
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.
Disclaimer: Nova Pioneer does not charge any fee to process your
application.
Overview of Role & Responsibilities
The Driver shall be responsible and accountable for the
execution of daily transportation of students/staff and the mechanical
maintenance of the Nova Pioneer’s fleet of motor vehicles.
Directly reports to the Transport Manager
Responsibilities:
·
Operate the school motor vehicle in a
safe and efficient way according to all relevant legislation, policies and
procedures.
·
Ensure that “door to door” policy for
dropping and picking of pupils is maintained.
·
Follow planned route on a time
schedule
·
Work together with the bus assistant
in maintaining order in the bus.
·
Report and document any vehicle
defect on daily basis.
·
Observe speed limits and all other
road signs
·
Fuel allocated vehicle as per fueling
schedule.
·
Drive pupils to educational trips,
sports activities and any other school activity in a safe manner.
·
Document actual mileage, timings and
destination in the vehicle movement book before commencement of any trip.
·
Undertake daily routine checks for
tyres, oil, radiator coolant and lights.
·
Ensure the allocated school motor
vehicle is kept clean on daily basis.
·
Notify Transport Manager of any
accident/incident immediately.
·
Notify Transport Manager of any
delay, route diversion and riots.
·
Follow Emergency policy when involved
in emergencies or accident.
·
Ensure the school motor vehicle is
safely and securely parked on campus and when on trips.
·
Ensure that all pupils on route are
on board before journey start.
·
Ensure all on board are aware of
rules and responsibilities as passengers
·
Maintain order and discipline in the
school motor vehicle.
·
Perform any other duties as assigned
on behalf of the organization including running errands, transporting staff and
ferrying students to the hospital for emergency cases.
Compliance with Internal Policies, Standards, National
Laws & Regulations
·
Adhere to the stipulated standards
and conduct outlined by the Nova Pioneer Transport Policy, the Nova Pioneer
Employee Handbook and other relevant policies.
·
Ensure that all National and County
Legal requirements such as licenses, permits or certificates are met and
continually kept current or updated. This includes any motor vehicle licenses,
approvals, certificates and permits.
·
Champion & Promote Safety &
Best Work Practices
·
Conduct weekly workplace inspection
to ascertain adherence to the Workplace Health & Safety Protocols and other
relevant standards.
·
Participate and own all Health &
Safety initiatives that may be recommended by the Health & Safety Committee
or other Organisation or School Leadership organs.
·
Responsibly handle and operate tools,
equipment and machinery according to the prescribed manufacturer’s
recommendations and safety procedures.
·
Correct unsafe conditions in the work
area and promptly report any conditions that are not correctable to the
supervisor.
·
Keep the workshop, equipment and
tools in a safe operating condition.
Live the Nova Pioneer Culture
·
Fully embrace Nova Pioneer’s culture,
values and beliefs and promote them to students, staff, parents and members of
the outside community.
·
Work collaboratively and cohesively
in a team, being mindful and respectful of each person’s contributions and
style.
·
Maintain the adopted Nova Pioneer
Transport Policy approach of door-to-door student pick-up and drop-off.
·
Ensure the strict adherence of the
various Transport Services Standard Operating Procedures.
·
Attend and participate in team
meetings that arise throughout the school year.
Operational Excellence
·
Proactively monitor and report/act on
Customer Feedback.
·
Adhere to the Transport Services
Safety and Operating Procedures and provide timely feedback.
·
Ensure accurate and timely
documentation of all relevant records.
·
Performs other duties as assigned by
your Manager from time to time.
Qualifications:
·
Diploma in Auto-mechanical or
electrical engineering from a recognized institution.
·
Knowledge of highway code and school
bus regulations.
·
Possess a PSV License.
·
Possess a BCE- Class Driving License
for more than 8 years.
·
Must Possess a recent (not older than
6 months) Certificate of Good Conduct.
·
Recommendation from 3 previous
employers.
·
Minimum 2 years’ experience with
school bus transportation.
·
Ability to operate the school bus in
a safe and responsible manner.
·
Client service and public interaction
skills.
·
Analytical and problem-solving
skills.
·
Effective verbal and listening
communications skills.
·
First aid knowledge.
How to Apply:
School Nurse
Job Description:
Nova Pioneer is looking for
a superstar School Nurse to help us ensure the well-being, academic success,
lifelong achievement, and overall health of our Secondary school students. 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.
Responsibilities:
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.
·
Maintain an updated record of all
medication in the infirmary and tracking student medical history.
·
Develop a robust reporting system
within the infirmary and communicate with the procurement team in a timely
manner.
·
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.
Qualifications :
·
A professional, flexible and
conscientious registered nurse with the ability to build a harmonious,
energetic and cohesive relationship with students and co-workers.
·
Professional counseling skills with a
proven track record will be an advantage.
·
You have 3-4 years’ experience as a
registered nurse.
·
You have a Diploma or Degree in
Nursing with great people skills.
·
You are willing to reside on the
school campus under the school’s housing scheme.
·
You reside within Eldoret
How to Apply:
Procurement Associate
We are looking for an exceptional Procurement
Associate to support our upcoming Nova
Pioneer Boys and Girls high school boarding campuses based
in Eldoret.
This is an exciting opportunity to be a part of an innovative
network of schools that are developing generations of innovators and leaders who
will shape the African Century.
ABOUT YOUR ROLE
·
Operate the Nova Pioneer procurement
policies and procedures by ensuring adherence.
·
Ensure goods purchased are to
specification in terms of quality and quality
·
Arrange for the allocation and supply
of procurement requests by ensuring timely response and delivery.
·
Maintain the supplier database by
ensuring it is updated regularly with supplier information
·
Liaise with the school coordinator to
ensure replenishable of termly purchases before each new school term.
·
Maintain inventory of all purchases
together with the school coordinators
·
To assist in other areas of
procurement as will be required from time to time
Qualifications:
·
A Diploma/ Degree in Purchasing
and Supplies or related courses. Qualification in professional courses
such as CIPS is an added advantage
·
At minimum 1 year experience in
procurement
·
Knowledge of procurement
processes,policies and procedures
·
Strong emphasis on accuracy and
detail
·
Ability to handle multiple projects
simultaneously to meet goals and deadlines
·
Proficient in Microsoft Office
programs such as Excel
·
Good time management and
organizational skills
HOW TO APPLY:
Housekeepers (Tatu City & Eldoret)
Job Description:
Nova Pioneer is looking for superstar Housekeepers for our
Tatu City and Eldoret Campus. This is an opportunity to be a part of an
innovative network of schools that is developing generations of innovators and
leaders who shape the African Century.
Responsibilities:
·
Living the Nova Pioneer Culture
·
Upkeep and general care of the school
inside and out
·
Ensure rubbish bins are positioned in
all allocated areas
·
Manage the security of rubbish bins
across the campus
·
Ensure that all external rubbish is
stored appropriately
·
Keep the campus clean and tidy, pick
up obvious litter and be responsible for the removal of all debris from paths,
play areas, grassed areas, gardens and entrances
·
Support staff and students on
recycling initiatives
·
General transporting duties for
equipment, furniture, etc throughout campus
·
Assisting the simple building
maintenance tasks as requested by the Caretaker
·
Help with kitchen duties when called
upon
·
Any other work requested by and
deemed appropriate by the Caretaker and the Principal
·
Any other duties as assigned by your
manager
Qualifications:
·
You have a High School Diploma (KSCE)
certificate.
·
You have 1+ Years Proven work
experience as a Housekeeper/Cleaner or relevant position in a reputable Cleaning
Firm or a fast-paced organization
·
You have a proven track record of
holding yourself and your teammates to high standards of operational
excellence.
·
You have excellent communication and
relationship-building skills.
·
You are a thoughtful planner able to
multi-task, prioritise effectively, take initiative, and deliver for many
stakeholders in a fast-paced environment.
·
You are a proactive, creative, and
measured problem-solver. You have the ability to quickly and calmly identify
and analyse problems and to recommend or implement effective solutions.
How to Apply:
School Chaplain
Nova Pioneer is looking for a superstar Chaplain who will
be in charge of assisting the school community to provide pastoral care and
general spiritual, social and emotional comfort to all students, irrespective
of their faith or beliefs. This is an exciting opportunity to be
a part of an innovative network of schools that are developing generations of
innovators and leaders who will shape the African Century.
Responsibilities:
Key responsibilities for the role include:
·
Working closely with the Dean of
Students, the Dean of Residential Life and the School Counselor to plan for and
deliver student resilience and wellbeing services.
·
To be the Chairperson of the
Chaplain’s Committee, which comprises parents, representation from the school’s
Management and the Chaplaincy, for purposes of planning the religious services
for each school term.
·
In consultation with the office of
The Principal, to prepare a schedule for Sunday services during the school
terms, which has the Theme for the term and list of speakers invited to preach.
Over and above this, the Chaplaincy supports the Patron of the Christian Union
for activities both in school and out of school.
·
To work in conjunction with the
patrons of the Christian Union, YCS and the Adventist Congregation to organize
programmes for the spiritual well-being and growth of the pupils, in accordance
with their faith affiliation. The Muslim community already has oversight
through a different member of staff.
·
To provide students, their families
and staff with support and or appropriate referrals in difficult situations
such as during times of grief or when students are facing personal or emotional
challenges.
·
To organize one-on-one or group
sessions with students, parents, staff and other members of the school
community as requested and required by the school community.
·
To deliver peer leadership programs.
This will encompass leadership roles within the Christian Union, The YCS and
other similar programmes. The Chaplain may also offer other suggestions of peer
leadership opportunities for consideration.
·
To contribute to school newsletters
and other publications that share information with our stakeholders.
·
To attend PTA/ Parents’ Associations
meetings to provide details of the program and the services that are available.
Note: Since Saturdays and Sundays are
active days for the majority of the community, the Chaplain will have a day off
during the week. The Chaplain is entitled to leave, which should be taken
during the school holidays. The role will require you to reside
within Eldoret.
How to Apply:
Does working at Nova Pioneer excite you? If so, then Apply Now!
Laboratory Technician
Nova Pioneer is looking for a superstar Laboratory
Technician for our Tatu
and Eldoret Secondary schools. 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.
Responsibilities:
Key responsibilities for the role include:
·
Liaising with science teaching staff
on their needs for practical work and maintain an efficient system for the use
and allocation of materials and equipment, setting a priority system where
necessary.
·
Advising science teaching staff on
technical components of the curriculum.
·
Assisting science teaching staff with
demonstrations.
·
Assisting science teaching staff in
instructing students on the use/care of equipment.
·
Advising and assist science teaching
staff in safety matters relating to the science laboratory.
·
Demonstrating laboratory techniques
to science teaching staff/students.
·
Setting out equipment and materials
for the classroom/department.
·
Using clear classroom demonstrations.
·
Maintaining a safe chemical
storage/handling/disposal system in accordance with current regulations.
·
Assisting with the security of
the science laboratory and equipment.
·
Maintaining an inventory of equipment
and annual stocktaking.
·
Keeping a record of the consumables
used regularly and maintain adequate supplies of them (including chemicals).
·
Acquiring relevant catalogs and price
lists.
·
Ordering equipment and chemicals in
consultation with the manager.
·
Assisting with labeling, storage,
stock-taking and ordering of equipment and chemicals.
·
Servicing and clean simple laboratory
apparatus/equipment.
·
Developing maintenance procedures for
laboratory equipment and organize maintenance where required.
·
Reporting damages to equipment and
arrange repairs.
·
Conducting safety audits for the
laboratories.
·
Evaluating and selecting equipment,
and make recommendations for purchase to Science Coordinator.
Qualifications:
Skills and Qualifications required:
·
Diploma or certificate in Science
Laboratory Technology in Physics, Chemistry and Biology from a recognized
institution.
·
You possess 1-3 years of working
experience in a recognized secondary school or equivalent institution.
·
You are able to prepare students’
practical work up to 8-4-4 level with minimum supervision.
·
You are flexible and open to change –
you handle uncertainty, complexity and ambiguity well.
·
You are a problem solver – you are
proactive in identifying issues and address these thoroughly by making effort
to find appropriate solutions.
·
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:
Security Guards
Nova Pioneer is looking for superstar Security
Guards for our Tatu City and
Eldoret Campus. This is an opportunity to be a part of an innovative
network of schools that is developing generations of innovators and leaders who
shape the African Century.
Responsibilities:
·
Control of entrances and movement of
pedestrian and vehicle traffic.
·
Visitor reception and processing.
·
Badge management.
·
Visitor escort and supervision (eg
contractors).
·
Vehicle registration.
·
Person/vehicle/property searching and
contraband detection.
·
Patrolling of buildings and
perimeters to detect and deter.
·
Ensuring adherence to badge wearing
policy.
·
*Equipment serviceability
inspections.
·
*Health and safety monitoring and
rectification of hazards.
·
Fire prevention, detection and first
response.
·
Enforcing the enterprise’s security
policy.
·
Inspection of security and fire
exposures.
·
CCTV and control room operation.
·
Incident reporting (Written and
computerized reports).
·
Interviewing and evidence collection.
·
Response, including emergency
response and coordination.
·
Evicting undesirable persons from the
site.
·
Responding to criminal acts by
employees.
·
Responding to criminal acts by
outsiders.
·
Apprehension and temporary detention
of suspects.
·
Dealing with disturbed people,
including physical restraint.
·
Providing training and awareness.
·
Key control and locking up.
·
Lost property management.
·
Administering first aid.
·
Maintaining on-site traffic
discipline.
·
Protecting the site against site
invasion and occupation.
·
Securing facilities and protecting
the workforce during protest activity.
·
Evacuating personnel in an emergency.
·
Emergency call-out.
·
Emergency response to employees in
distress while off-site.
·
Special assignments.
Conduct of Security Officers When on Duty.
·
Non-familiarity, non-fraternisation
and no unnecessary conversation with persons while on duty. No favouritism and
constant vigilance.
·
Officers should maintain a military
bearing yet be customer friendly. Their dress and deportment will be
appropriate.
·
Smoking on duty
is prohibited.
·
No conversations with, or statements,
to the media.
·
Rules must be enforced
diplomatically.
·
The employer’s uniform shall not be
worn without authorization.
·
Any criminal conviction will be
promptly reported to the employer.
·
Officers will not leave their post
until/unless properly relieved.
·
When handing over a post, officers
will brief their relief fully.
Do’s & Don’ts
·
Do not act or imagine as if you have
the powers of a police officer.
·
Do not criticize management or its
decisions.
·
Do not gossip about security issues.
·
Do not expect, solicit, or expect
favors.
·
Do not show favouritism, allow
privileges or relax the rules in respect of anyone.
·
Do not lose your temper under
provocation.
·
Do not use obscene or abusive
language.
·
Do not let yourself become bored to
the detriment of your performance.
·
Do not act the hero in life safety
situations where the danger to you is significant.
·
Do remember that the image you
project is all important in earning respect for you and for the security
function.
·
Do always remember that goodwill is
an important element in your relationships.
·
Do study your company’s rules until
you are completely familiar with them.
·
Consider your job and how you should
behave in foreseeable circumstances.
·
Take notice of everything that occurs
of a routine nature on your assignment, so that you can quickly identify the abnormal.
·
Learn from the mistakes and
misfortunes of others.
·
Remember that your employer’s
interests are all important provided they are pursued within the law.
Qualifications:
Skills and Qualifications required:
·
You have a High School Diploma (KSCE)
certificate.
·
You have 1+ Years Proven work
experience as a security guard or relevant position in a reputable Security
Firm or a fast-paced organization
·
You have a proven track record of
holding yourself and your teammates to high standards of operational excellence.
·
You have excellent communication and
relationship-building skills.
·
You are a thoughtful planner able to
multi-task, prioritize effectively, take initiative, and deliver for many
stakeholders in a fast-paced environment.
·
You are proactive, creative, and
measured problem-solver. You have the ability to quickly and calmly identify
and analyze problems and to recommend or implement effective solutions.
How to Apply:
Founding Girls High School Principal
We are looking for an exceptional individual to combine our
unique, world-class approach to learning with airtight operations to lead our
new campus Nova Pioneer Girls High
School based in Eldoret. This is an opportunity to
create a unique school model that will grow the future leaders of communities
and companies across Kenya and Africa.
ABOUT YOUR ROLE
We are looking for a superstar educator who will play the
leading role in ensuring our vision translates into impact on lives of
individual students. As the founding school principal, you will
report directly to the Managing Director.
You will drive the execution of the most important priority of
our ambitious vision: delivering an amazing learning experience that transforms
the way students think and act. Your work will be accordingly diverse and
challenging. You will constantly support teachers so they are constantly
improving towards our goal of setting a new standard for great teaching in the
region. You will also ensure that all operations are seamless so that
teachers and students are able to focus all their energy on learning. And you
will constantly seek ways to further innovate our learning and operational
design to achieve greater impact at lower cost.
We will invest heavily in your professional growth in this
important role. You will receive significant training prior to assuming the
position, including spending time shadowing current school leaders in the
school network and participating in other aspects of our academic system. Once
you are in the position you will receive consistent coaching from our academic
leaders who have worked in top schools around the world among other
professional development activities.
Responsibilities:
·
Building and constantly growing an
exceptional culture throughout the school so that students and staff feel
constantly challenged and engaged;
·
Building strong relationships with
the parents of all students in the school and managing all issues and concerns
they may raise;
·
Building a team of exceptional
teachers with support team mates,supporting their constant development through
frequent observation and feedback;
·
Managing and improving a career
development system for your teachers and team mates so that they quickly
grow to become the leaders of our new schools;
·
Continuously reviewing data on
students’ learning outcomes and experience and working with the team to design
and implement necessary improvements;
·
Constantly observing learning methods
in the classroom and working with the Academics team to design innovative new
solutions;
·
Tightly managing the budget for
school operations by constantly finding creative opportunities to deliver high
quality at lower cost;
Qualifications:
·
You have at least 8-10 years of work
experience including significant time working within or with high-performing
education institutions (Experience as a headteacher is highly valued but not a
prerequisite)
·
You are registered under the Teachers
Service Commission(TSC) and possess a valid TSC certificate.
·
You have an inclusive and
results-oriented leadership style. You have a track record of improving other
people’s performance through coaching, building uncommonly strong
relationships, developing creative training sessions and sharing feedback
·
You believe most education is
fundamentally broken and are passionate about building a new model that
challenges most of the common assumptions about schooling and teaching.
·
You know how to thrive in a high
demand, hyper-growth situations; you have probably worked at a successful and
rapidly scaling organization
·
You love building things, you sweat
the small stuff, and you take pleasure in excellence more than credit or status
·
Our culture resonates deeply with
your values—and in particular, you are excited to challenge yourself by
embracing mutual vulnerability and frequent feedback
·
You are always putting yourself in
other people’s shoes—your natural empathy, curiosity, and people-reading skills
help you understand your team and students/customers better than most people
around you
·
Your past supervisors have
consistently perceived you as one of the rising stars in the organization
·
You are skilled at drawing the most
important conclusions from mountains of operational data and translating that
learning into rapid improvement
HOW TO APPLY:
Founding Boys High School Principal
We are looking for an exceptional individual to combine our unique,
world-class approach to learning with airtight operations to lead our new
campus Nova Pioneer Boys High
School based in Eldoret. This is an opportunity to
create a unique school model that will grow the future leaders of communities
and companies across Kenya and Africa.
ABOUT YOUR ROLE
We are looking for a superstar educator who will play the
leading role in ensuring our vision translates into impact on lives of
individual students. As the founding school principal, you will
report directly to the Managing Director.
You will drive the execution of the most important priority of
our ambitious vision: delivering an amazing learning experience that transforms
the way students think and act. Your work will be accordingly diverse and
challenging. You will constantly support teachers so they are constantly
improving towards our goal of setting a new standard for great teaching in the
region. You will also ensure that all operations are seamless so that
teachers and students are able to focus all their energy on learning. And you
will constantly seek ways to further innovate our learning and operational
design to achieve greater impact at lower cost.
We will invest heavily in your professional growth in this
important role. You will receive significant training prior to assuming the
position, including spending time shadowing current school leaders in the
school network and participating in other aspects of our academic system. Once
you are in the position you will receive consistent coaching from our academic
leaders who have worked in top schools around the world among other
professional development activities.
Responsibilities:
·
Building and constantly growing an
exceptional culture throughout the school so that students and staff feel
constantly challenged and engaged;
·
Building strong relationships with
the parents of all students in the school and managing all issues and concerns
they may raise;
·
Building a team of exceptional
teachers with support team mates,supporting their constant development through
frequent observation and feedback;
·
Managing and improving a career
development system for your teachers and team mates so that they quickly
grow to become the leaders of our new schools;
·
Continuously reviewing data on
students’ learning outcomes and experience and working with the team to design
and implement necessary improvements;
·
Constantly observing learning methods
in the classroom and working with the Academics team to design innovative new
solutions;
·
Tightly managing the budget for
school operations by constantly finding creative opportunities to deliver high
quality at lower cost;
Qualifications:
·
You have at least 8-10 years of work
experience including significant time working within or with high-performing
education institutions (Experience as a headteacher is highly valued but not a
prerequisite)
·
You are registered under the Teachers
Service Commission(TSC) and possess a valid TSC certificate.
·
You have an inclusive and
results-oriented leadership style. You have a track record of improving other
people’s performance through coaching, building uncommonly strong
relationships, developing creative training sessions and sharing feedback
·
You believe most education is
fundamentally broken and are passionate about building a new model that
challenges most of the common assumptions about schooling and teaching.
·
You know how to thrive in a high
demand, hyper-growth situations; you have probably worked at a successful and
rapidly scaling organization
·
You love building things, you sweat
the small stuff, and you take pleasure in excellence more than credit or status
·
Our culture resonates deeply with
your values—and in particular, you are excited to challenge yourself by
embracing mutual vulnerability and frequent feedback
·
You are always putting yourself in
other people’s shoes—your natural empathy, curiosity, and people-reading skills
help you understand your team and students/customers better than most people
around you
·
Your past supervisors have
consistently perceived you as one of the rising stars in the organization
·
You are skilled at drawing the most
important conclusions from mountains of operational data and translating that
learning into rapid improvement
HOW TO APPLY:
Bus Assistant
Nova Pioneer is looking for superstar Bus Assistants for our
Tatu City and Athi River Campus.
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.
Key responsibilities for the role include:
·
Fully embrace Nova’s values and
beliefs and promote them to students, staff, parents and members of the outside
community.
·
Work cohesively in a team, being
respectful of each person’s contributions and style.
·
Maintain Door to Door Policy for
pick-up and drop-off of pupils.
·
Ensure that every pupil is seated and
using seat-belt before commencement of every journey.
·
Attend staff meetings that arise
throughout the school year.
·
Accompany, assist and supervise
pupils as they board/alight the bus and hand them to the designated guardian.
·
Advise the Transport Manager of any
improvement involving pick up and drop off of pupils by observing and tracking
route timings.
·
Convey any feedback/comment/enquiry
from parents to the Transport Manager.
·
Deliver medication and convey dosage
instructions to the school nurse.
·
Ensure that all pupils on route are
on-board before commencement of journey.
·
Communicate to Transport Manager and
School Dean regarding pupil behaviour.
·
Ensure all on board are aware of
rules and responsibilities as passengers.
·
Maintain order and discipline in the
school bus.
·
Familiarize with all School bus
routes and timings.
·
Perform any other duties as assigned
while not on route.
Safety
·
Supervise use of seatbelts by all
pupils.
·
Ensure that pupils don’t drink or eat
while the bus is in motion to avoid choking.
·
Ensure that pupils stand only when
the bus comes to a complete halt.
·
Take prompt action in times of
distress such as accidents, focusing on students’ safety primarily.
·
Follow the emergency procedure and
work hand in hand with the driver to administer first aid where necessary.
Qualifications :
·
Possess a diploma certificate. ECD
will be an added advantage.
·
Ability to work, monitor and assist
young children while on the bus.
·
Must Possess a recent (not older than
6 months) Certificate of Good Conduct.
·
Recommendation from 3 previous
employers.
·
Minimum 2 years’ experience with
school bus transportation.
·
Ability to take care of pupils while
on the bus.
·
Client service and public interaction
skills.
·
Analytical and problem-solving
skills.
·
Effective verbal and listening
communications skills.
·
First aid knowledge.
How to Apply:
School Dorm Mother
Nova Pioneer is looking for a superstar School
Dorm Mother who will be in charge of the
pastoral life of the Tatu Girls High school as well the
Eldoret Girls High School.
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.
Responsibilities:
Key responsibilities for the role include:
·
Playing the role of a ‘parent’ for
the students in a professional working relationship.
·
Being a role model in all actions and
behavior to the students.
·
Defending the rights of the child.
·
Creating a safe environment for
teenagers to develop their emotional and social skills.
·
Supervising the wellbeing,
discipline and behavior of students.
·
Observing emotional behavior and
referring them to the school counselors.
·
Maintaining cleanness in dorms.
·
Report to Dean of Residential Life.
Note: This role requires you to live
on campus with flexible working hours including working on weekends.
Qualifications:
Skills and Qualifications required:
·
Certificate/Diploma in social work or
any other relevant course in child welfare.
·
2+ years of experience working with
students.
·
Professional counseling skills with a
proven track record will be an advantage.
·
Knowledge and experience
working with teenagers before
·
You are flexible and open to change –
you handle uncertainty, complexity and ambiguity well.
·
You are a problem solver – you are proactive
in identifying issues and address these thoroughly by making effort to find
appropriate solutions.
·
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:
School Dorm Father
Nova Pioneer is looking for a superstar School
Dorm Father who will be in charge of the
pastoral life of the Tatu Boys High school as well the
Eldoret Boys High School.
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.
Responsibilities:
·
Playing the role of a ‘parent’ for
the students in a professional working relationship.
·
Being a role model in all actions and
behavior to the students.
·
Defending the rights of the child.
·
Creating a safe environment for
teenagers to develop their emotional and social skills.
·
Supervising the wellbeing,
discipline and behavior of students.
·
Observing emotional behavior and
referring them to the school counselors.
·
Maintaining cleanness in dorms.
·
Report to Dean of Residential Life.
Note: This role requires you to live
on campus with flexible working hours including working on weekends.
Qualifications:
·
Certificate/Diploma in social work or
any other relevant course in child welfare.
·
2+ years of experience working with
students.
·
Professional counseling skills with a
proven track record will be an advantage.
·
Knowledge and experience
working with teenagers before
·
You are flexible and open to change –
you handle uncertainty, complexity and ambiguity well.
·
You are a problem solver – you are
proactive in identifying issues and address these thoroughly by making effort
to find appropriate solutions.
·
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:
Business Studies & Computer Studies Teachers
Nova Pioneer is looking for superstar High
School Business Studies and Computer Studies Teachers for our Eldoret
Campuses. Please note this applies to teachers
who have 3+ years teaching experience. The teacher will play a critical role in delivering an
exceptional 21st Century learning experience for 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.
Responsibilities:
·
Teaching one of these subjects: Business
Studies/ Computer Studies.
·
Maintain positive, constructive and
professional relationships with students, their families and colleagues.
·
Create a classroom environment that
is conducive to learning, is developmentally appropriate to the maturity and
interests of the students and maintain an organized and focused learning
environment.
·
Infuse joy and passion for learning
in lessons so that students are excited and invested in their academic
excellence.
·
Provide necessary accommodations and
modifications for the growth and success of all students.
·
Be accountable for students’ mastery
of academic standards.
·
Integrate interactive technology into
lessons to enhance instructional delivery.
·
Set and communicate rigorous and
ambitious goals for all students and provide student feedback so they
internalize them.
·
Provide consistent rewards and/or
consequences for student behavior.
·
Consistently meet the ambitious goals
of a rapidly-growing organization.
Qualifications:
·
TSC certification and relevant
Degree in Education.
·
Strictly 3+ years teaching experience.
·
You are a great communicator. You are
able to provide clear and effective written and verbal communication.
·
You are flexible and open to change –
you handle uncertainty, complexity and ambiguity well.
·
You are a problem solver – you are
proactive in identifying issues and address these thoroughly by making an
effort to find appropriate solutions.
·
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:
Lower Primary Teacher
Lower Primary Teachers
Tatu City/Athi River
Job Description:
Nova Pioneer is looking for superstar Lower Primary School
Teachers for our Tatu and Athi River Campuses. The teacher will play a critical role in delivering an
exceptional 21st Century learning experience for 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
Responsibilities:
·
Key responsibilities for the role
include:
·
Provide a safe and secure environment
for children to feel comfortable.
·
Plan and execute appropriate
activities for the children each day according to the curriculum, schemes of
work and lesson plans.
·
Provide a variety of materials and
resources for children to explore, manipulate, and use, both in learning
activities and in imaginative play.
·
Instruct and monitor students in the
use and care of equipment and materials, in order to prevent injuries and
damage.
·
Organize and lead activities designed
to promote physical, mental, and social development such as games, arts and
crafts, music, and storytelling.
·
Prepare materials, classrooms, and
other indoor and outdoor spaces to facilitate creative play, learning and
motor-skill activities, and safety.
·
Observe and evaluate each child’s
progress and provide a written report to the Principal, other school leaders
and parents.
·
Monitor and keep records/ reports of
the children’s progress and development.
·
Instruct students individually and in
groups, adapting teaching methods to meet students’ varying needs and
interests.
·
Assimilate arriving children to the
school environment by greeting them, helping them remove outerwear, and
selecting activities of interest to them.
·
Establish and enforce rules for
behavior, and policies and procedures to maintain order among students.
·
Plan and supervise class projects,
field trips, visits by guests, or other experiential activities, and guide
students in learning from those activities.
·
Attend professional meetings,
educational conferences, and teacher training workshops in order to maintain
and improve professional competence.
·
Assist in bus loading and unloading.
Skills and Qualifications required:
·
TSC certification and relevant Degree
in Education/ P1 Diploma.
·
1 – 2 years of teaching
experience
·
You are a great communicator. You are
able to provide clear and effective written and verbal communication.
·
You are flexible and open to change –
you handle uncertainty, complexity, and ambiguity well.
·
You are a problem solver – you are
proactive in identifying issues and address these thoroughly by making an
effort to find appropriate solutions.
·
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:
Music Teachers
Job Description:
Nova Pioneer is looking for superstar Music
Teachers for our Tatu Campus. The teacher will play a critical role in delivering an
exceptional 21st Century learning experience for our students. This is an
exciting opportunity to be a part of an innovative network of schools that are
developing generations of innovators and leaders who will shape the African
Century.
Disclaimer: Nova Pioneer does not charge any fee to
process your application.
About the role:
Key responsibilities for the role include:
·
Provide a safe and secure environment
for children to feel comfortable.
·
Plan and execute appropriate
activities for the children each day according to the curriculum, schemes of
work and lesson plans.
·
Provide a variety of materials and
resources for children to explore, manipulate, and use, both in learning
activities and in imaginative play.
·
Instruct and monitor students in the
use and care of equipment and materials, in order to prevent injuries and
damage.
·
Organize and lead activities designed
to promote physical, mental, and social development such as games.
·
Prepare materials, classrooms, and
other indoor and outdoor spaces to facilitate creative play, learning and
motor-skill activities, and safety.
·
Observe and evaluate each child’s
progress and provide a written report to the Principal, other school leaders
and parents.
·
Monitor and keep records/ reports of
the children’s progress and development.
·
Instruct students individually and in
groups, adapting teaching methods to meet students’ varying needs and
interests.
·
Assimilate arriving children to the
school environment by greeting them, helping them remove outerwear, and
selecting activities of interest to them.
·
Establish and enforce rules for
behavior, and policies and procedures to maintain order among students.
·
Plan and supervise class projects,
field trips, visits by guests, or other experiential activities, and guide
students in learning from those activities.
·
Attend professional meetings,
educational conferences, and teacher training workshops in order to maintain
and improve professional competence.
·
Assist in bus loading and unloading.
Qualifications:
·
TSC certification and relevant Degree
in Education.
·
3+ years of teaching experience
·
You are a great communicator. You are
able to provide clear and effective written and verbal communication.
·
You are flexible and open to change –
you handle uncertainty, complexity and ambiguity well.
·
You are a problem solver – you are
proactive in identifying issues and address these thoroughly by making an
effort to find appropriate solutions.
·
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 Now!
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 PDF
format to protect formatting.
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.