Nova Pioneer Education Group is a Pan-African independent school network offering preschool through secondary education for students from ages 3 through 19. We prepare the next generation of leaders and innovators through world-class teaching methods with an emphasis on 21st century skills. We established Nova Pioneer because we believe education should prepare young people to create their future, not just work in it. Nova Pioneer is a launchpad where ambitious young Africans can begin to shape a better future for the continent and the world. We began by asking ourselves the question, "What capabilities will young people need to succeed in and shape the future that they will encounter, and what approaches to education will best develop those capabilities?” All of our founders have extensive backgrounds in education at top institutions across the globe, having studied at universities such as Harvard and Stanford and led education programs for McKinsey and Co., the African Leadership Academy, and top school networks in the US (Excel Academies). Yet at Nova Pioneer we believe that you never stop learning. So we visited and studied leading schools spanning from Singapore to Peru, and the United States to the United Kingdom. We connected with leaders of the cutting-edge education research, and leading thinkers on 21st Century Learning such as Sir Ken Robinson and teachers and atelieristas from Reggio Emilia, the leading global early education model, to name a few. We launched our first school in South Africa in 2014, with the aim of incorporating the best education models in the world, while keeping it as affordable as possible. We’ve since expanded within South Africa, and to Kenya as well - with our first Kenyan school launching in 2015. In all of our schools, we bring in and train top educators to deliver educational excellence in an environment that nurtures our students to uncover their potential and blaze trails in the world beyond our school walls.ABOUT THE ROLE Key responsibilities for the role include: Teaching a maximum of ten (10) lessons per week in their subject of specialization. Work with the Principal to articulate a compelling short- and long-term vision for the development of the school’s culture and for academic programs. Set and model a consistent tone of highest expectations, joy, and growth mindset for learning. Lead key rituals as needed to model and ingrain culture. Quickly identify and respond to classroom/school culture or behavior issues to promote effective instruction and learning. Lead instruction sessions for parents and other external stakeholders. Follow up with the Teacher Lesson Design team on teachers’ feedback on lesson plans. Coordinate with the Operations Associate on availability of learning materials and teaching resources. With the support and development from the Dean of Instruction and Learning: Serve as hiring manager for instructional staff hires Coach teachers through extensive observation, feedback and school walkthroughs Supervise professional development (PD) routines and activities across the school Facilitate collaboration among teachers within/across grade levels and subject areas Collect, analyze, share and interpret internal and external school assessment data and ensure that data is used strategically to improve student academic performance Oversee planning, execution and analysis of intervention programs targeted at needs of diverse academic subgroups, whether remedial or enrichment  Work closely with the Dean of Instruction and Learning & Senior Resident Teachers to ensure PDs are structured and engaging Liaise with the Dean of Instruction and Learning in timetabling and calendaring of academic school events. ABOUT YOU Skills and Qualifications required: You have a Bachelor’s Degree in Education and you are TSC certified A Masters in education/education management is desirable You have at least 3 years of experience in a rigorous, high-expectations school setting including at least one instructional leadership role (e.g., department chair, grade level lead, teacher coach, etc.) You are widely recognized as a highly effective teacher and can model what great, inquiry-based teaching looks like You have a track record of improving other people’s performance through coaching and build uncommonly strong relationships You have an exceptional ability to think strategically and yet you sweat the small stuff—people see you as unusually detail-oriented and conscientious You are driven by data and know how to use data from student assessments to strengthen and differentiate student learning 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 You have a desire to further develop your learning design skills and apply them to transform the lives of African youth