Expired: ARTS & DESIGN RESIDENT TEACHER: NOVA PIONEER NORTH SECONDARY SCHOOL – JOHANNESBURG

16th September 2022 /
Nova Pioneer

Deadline

30 December 2022

Website

novapioneer.com/sa

Opportunity Description

We are looking for an exceptional Art & Design teacher to start in January 2023. Apprentice teachers are supported by Deans of Instruction who partner with them in their growth journey by observing lessons, providing feedback and coaching. See below to learn more about the teaching model at Nova Pioneer.

Key responsibilities for the role include:

  • Deliver exceptional, real-world, inquiry-based Art & Design lessons that align with the Cambridge Art & Design curriculum requirements;
  • Working closely with learning designers to design rigorous lessons plans;
  • Deliver impactful and engaging enquiry-based lessons supported by technology to enhance instructional delivery;
  • Observe, coach and be a model teacher for new teachers;
  • Infuse joy and passion for learning into lessons so that students are excited about and invested in their academic excellence;
  • Set and communicate rigorous and ambitious goals for all students and provide student feedback so that they internalise it;
  • Conduct ongoing assessment for student progress. Use assessment data to adjust instructional content and deliver techniques accordingly;
  • Attend weekly feedback meetings with Deans and learning designers to enhance teaching practices;
  • Fully participate in opportunities for professional growth including daily team meetings and reflections, weekly professional development meetings, instructional coaching, and organisation-wide learning and reflection;
  • Communicate regularly with parents through email, telephone and parent-teacher conferences;
  • Contribute to and participate in co-curricular programming for at least one activity in the course of a term;
  • Participate in a variety of collaborative teams and committees, fulfil supervision duties as assigned including occasional morning, evening and weekend events.

Skills and qualifications required:

  • A National Diploma/ Bachelor’s Degree in Visual Arts, Graphic Design or a similar degree + Post Graduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) is ideal. We are also open to candidates who have a Bachelors of Education but have a strong experience in a similar Art/ Art & Design role;
  • SACE registered;
  • You have a solid understanding of the Cambridge Art & Design curriculum (ideal);
  • You have a strong technical knowledge of Visual Arts and Graphic Design;
  • You have a solid understanding of the printing and related media, printmaking, 3 dimensional studies, photography and digital based media, graphic communication and textile design;
  • You can provide evidence (i.e.a portfolio of work) of related work;
  • Ability to lead a classroom independently;
  • You love teaching and care deeply about the success of each and every student;
  • You have an understanding of and passion for enquiry based, student-centred learning;
  • You have a deep understanding of children and you know how to connect with the specific age group that you teach;
  • You are a team player and you enjoy group problem solving;
  • You are adept at using technology for instruction.

 

How to Apply

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Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis until the right candidate is identified. Only qualified candidates will be invited for interviews.

Nova Pioneer may appoint and/or expire the posting of this advertisement at their own discretion.

If you have not been contacted within 30 days of the closing date of this advertisement please consider your application unsuccessful.

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