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  • Receptionist School Operations Associate Lower Primary Teachers

    Receptionist School Operations Associate Lower Primary Teachers

    Job description
    Nova Pioneer is looking for a superstar Receptionist for our Athi River 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.
    About The Role
    Key responsibilities for the role include:

    Perform a wide variety of clerical and other office functions and activities related to the administration of diverse programs and operations at the school.
    Make and receive phone calls on the school’s telephone lines.
    Schedule meetings for The Principal in line with the diary.
    Facilitate the Public Relations function of the front office.
    Prepare documents ahead of internal meetings as directed by the Principal (photocopying, binding, filing etc.)
    Prepare of documents ahead of external meetings as directed by the Principal (photocopying, binding, filing etc.)
    Prepare documents for internal display on pin-boards or notice boards.
    Respond to routine correspondences and send out scheduled communications.
    Keep custody of the pupils’ attendance registers and any confidential documents on behalf of the Principal.
    Manage petty cash.

    About You
    Skills and Qualifications required:

    You have a minimum of 1-year experience working in a school-based environment or fast-paced office setting.
    You have a project and event management diploma/ degree, operations management is desired but not required.
    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 an ability to quickly and calmly identify and analyse problems and to recommend or implement effective solutions.
    You possess a demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office Applications (particularly Word and Excel) and Google Suite.

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  • Academic Operations Associate

    Academic Operations Associate

    Nova Pioneer is looking for a superstar Academics Operations Associate for our Tatu City Campuses. 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.
    About the Role
    Key responsibilities for the role include:
    School Operations

    Support the Academic Support Manager and school leadership teams with executing a school-wide operations vision that supports and operationalises the academic and cultural vision of the school.
    Hold school leadership teams accountable for various administrative and operational matters on campus.
    Support the operations team with ensuring that all necessary technology and equipment are in place before school opens each year and that students and staff have access to those supplies on an ongoing basis.

    Academic Operations

    Assist the school librarian and operations team with the procurement of and regular audit of school’s academic resources (e.g. textbooks).
    Manage systems for organising student data and ensure school is compliant with government and Nova Pioneer expectations.
    Manage logistics of computer-based student assessments and report cards.

    Co-curricular Activities & Events

    Maintain relationships with co-curricular vendors / service providers operating on campus and ensure ongoing adherence to contract and Nova Pioneer quality standards.
    Assist school leadership teams with parent communication regarding co-curricular information and registration.
    Coordinate with Talent, Marketing, and school leadership teams to help facilitate on-campus events such as Academic Day, Open Day, and Teacher Recruitment Open Day

    About You
    Skills and Qualifications required:

    You have a minimum of 1 year experience working in a school-based environment or fast-paced office setting.
    You have a project and event management diploma/ degree, operations management is desired but not required
    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 an ability to quickly and calmly identify and analyse problems, and to recommend or implement effective solutions.
    You possess a demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office Applications (particularly Word and Excel) and Google Suite

    How to Apply:
    Does working at Nova Pioneer excite you? If so, then apply now!
    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 PDF format to protect formatting.
    Applications for this role will close on 3rd September 2018. 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.

  • School Operations Associate

    School Operations Associate

    Nova Pioneer is looking for a superstar School Operations Associate for our Tatu City Boys Campus.
    The associate will be in charge of helping with the day to day operations of our school campuses to ensure that they run smoothly. 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.
    About
    About the Role:
    The School Operations Associate is responsible for assisting/directing the planning, development and implementation of duties and projects related to School Academic Systems, Sports Activities, Transport, Meal Services, Educational Technology, Library, IT Services, Facilities Management, Procurement and Finance and Administration.
    Key responsibilities for the role include:

    Driving operational excellence in our day-to-day operations of our schools
    Assist with implementation of any and all initiatives put forth by Operations team.
    Provides support in the execution of projects related to school goals – renovation, construction, new policies/systems, etc.
    Ensures smooth campus operations (including evening and weekend activities) by liaising closely with resident teaching staff and operations team.
    Supports in the successful running of various aspects of school operations – Library, Student Support Services, Kitchen operations, Sports Activities, etc.
    Assists in forecasting and managing the school facilities budget.
    Assists in doing various cost analysis to identify operational improvements
    Responsible for planning, assigning and directing contract/casual staff, including cleaning and security staff
    Responsible for appraising staff performance; rewarding and disciplining contract/casual staff; and addressing complaints and resolving problems.

    About You
    Skills and Qualifications required:

    A minimum of 1 years of related work experience preferably in business operations, project management, marketing, event management and/or finance operations.
    Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration or other related fields.
    Superior problem solving and planning skills.
    Highly developed organizational, communication and presentation skills
    A high degree of computer literacy.
    Superior interpersonal skills as demonstrated by the ability to form professional relationships at all levels the organization and with appropriate external stakeholders.
    Overseas work experience within a multicultural environment would be advantageous.

  • Global Innovation Fellows Program – Technology Strategy & Execution

    Global Innovation Fellows Program – Technology Strategy & Execution

    Job description
    Nova Pioneer seeks innovative, passionate and driven professionals who want to spend 3-6 months in Nairobi or Johannesburg solving complex challenges to help a young social enterprise expand world-class education across Africa.
    As a Global Innovation Fellow for Nova Pioneer’s growing Technology team, you will support our Global Technology Lead in determining how we can establish technology systems that will enable us to successfully launch and run 100 schools in the next decade across sub-Saharan Africa. Example projects that you might be involved in include the development of a parent portal, an employee intranet, or a student information system.
    GLOBAL INNOVATION FELLOWS PROGRAM
    Role
    This particular role will support Nova Pioneer’s Global Technology Lead in answering the following questions
    The Nova Pioneer Global Innovation Fellows Program is an opportunity for professionals from around the world to contribute to transforming education in Africa. As part of the program, you will work with a global function to either drive innovation in what we do or help us solve a challenge we are facing.

    How can we establish technology systems that enable us to successfully launch and run 100 schools in the next decade across sub-Saharan Africa?
    What are best practices in large school networks and how can technology be used to help streamline processes, gain cost efficiencies and improve productivity?
    What are the biggest potential stumbling blocks – how do we anticipate those and get ahead of the curve?

    We are seeking passionate, driven individuals who will help us answer these questions, design solutions, and make substantive contributions the the organization as we scale. We are looking for people who have the desire to take on a new challenge in an entrepreneurial context and to do life-changing work with incredible people.
    About You

    You have an undergraduate degree
    You have at least 2-3 years of work experience in a high-expectations environment
    You have exceptional analytical skills and have experience building complex financial and business models from the ground up;
    You have a strong track record of achieving high quality results quickly and can operate independently with limited direction and support;
    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 have strong project management skills with exceptional ability to manage multiple highly detailed and urgent work streams simultaneously;
    You are humble and have the highest integrity. You embrace our unique organizational culture and are ready to grow by acting on frequent intensive feedback from your colleagues
    You have a relentless desire to improve yourself, your team, and your organization

    We are looking for Fellows to spend at least 3-6 months in Nairobi or Johannesburg pushing the frontiers of innovation. While Nova Pioneer Fellows are provided with a living stipend, our hope is that the experience with Nova Pioneer will be rewarding and impactful for many years to come

  • Laboratory Technician

    Laboratory Technician

    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 the role:
    Key responsibilities for the role include:

    Liaising with science teaching staff on their needs for practical work and maintain an efficient system for use and allocation of materials and equipment, setting a priority system where necessary.
    Advising science teaching staff on technical components of curriculum.
    Assisting science teaching staff with demonstrations.
    Assisting science teaching staff in instructing students on 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 classroom/department.
    Using clear classroom demonstrations.
    Maintaining a safe chemical storage/handling/disposal system in accordance with current regulations
    Assisting with security of 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 catalogues and price lists
    Ordering equipment and chemicals in consultation with the manager
    Assisting with labelling, 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 select equipment, and make recommendations for purchase to Science Coordinator.

    About You
    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.

  • High School Counsellor

    High School Counsellor

    Nova Pioneer is looking for an experienced  High School Counsellor for our Tatu Boys 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
    ABOUT THE ROLE
    As the High School Counsellor you will have the opportunity to craft a vision and strategy for counselling and offer it as a service to the growing school network.
     Your key responsibilities will be to:

    Model, live and lead the 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.

    ABOUT YOU

    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.

    Does working at Nova Pioneer excite you? If you’re a great fit, we will drop everything and call you immediately. 
    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.
    Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis until the right candidate is identified. Only qualified candidates will be invited for interviews.

  • Pre- Primary Teachers Lower Primary Teachers High School Teachers

    Pre- Primary Teachers Lower Primary Teachers High School Teachers

    Nova Pioneer is looking for superstar Pre 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

    Provide a safe and secure environment for children to feel comfortable.
    Plan activities that meet the social, physical and emotional needs of the children.
    Develop scheme of work and lesson plans in line with the school curriculum.
    Schedule stimulating and learning activities for the children.
    Prepare teaching aids to facilitate children learning.
    Devise games and activities, and also provides playing equipment, and ensure the playing facilities and equipment are clean and safe.
    Supervise the children as they learn and play.
    Observe and evaluate each child’s progress and provide a written report to the Principal, other school leaders and parents.
    Monitor and keep record/ reports of the children’s progress and development.
    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.
    Assist in bus loading and unloading.
    Attend professional meetings, educational conferences, and teacher training workshops in order to maintain and improve professional competence.

    Job Qualifications

    TSC certification and Deegre in Education/ Diploma in ECDE.
    1 – 2 years teaching experience/ 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.

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  • Resident Maths Teacher

    Resident Maths Teacher

    Nova Pioneer is looking for a superstar Nova Pioneer is looking for a superstar Mathematics Teacher who will play a critical role in delivering an exceptional 21st Century.
    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.
    Location: Nairobi, Kenya
    About the role:
    Key responsibilities for the role include:

    Teaching Mathematics.
    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 and so that students are excited about 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.

    About You
    Skills and Qualifications required:

    TSC certificate and relevant Degree  in Mathematics.
    3+ years experience.
    You are a great communicator. You are able to provide a clear and effective written and verbal communication to the leadership team
    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.

  • Facilities Supervisor Creative Content Designer Founding Headteacher

    Facilities Supervisor Creative Content Designer Founding Headteacher

    Nova Pioneer is looking for a superstar Facilities Supervisor for our Tatu City Campuses.
    The Facilities Supervisor will identify and address safety risks on the different Campus grounds.
    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.
    Job Responsibilities

    Being the go-to-person on the team when it comes to campus cleanliness, maintenance & repairs, facilities management, security and utilities.
    Responsible for the operation, supervision and maintenance of building systems to provide continuous supply of water, electrical power, and other utilities required for operations.
    Inspect the building and other structures to determine functional systems and detect malfunctions in need of repair.
    Prepare a schedule for maintenance matters with the operations team and agree when work will be carried out.
    Perform routine building maintenance tasks in a timely manner.
    Minimize maintenance disruptions to the running of the school.
    Adequately respond to maintenance requests.
    Ensure that all building management equipment has appropriate policy and standard level.
    Respond adequately to emergencies or urgent issues as they arise.

    Qualifications

    2+ years experience in facilities management.
    Degree or Diploma in a Civil and structural engineering.
    You strive for excellence in every detail of your work and inspire and challenge everyone around you to do the same. You take pleasure in excellence more than credit or status.
    You demonstrate capacity to analyze complex situations and solve problems.
    You are a great communicator. You are able to provide a clear and effective written and verbal communication to the leadership team.
    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 have the ability to exercise discretion in handling sensitive matters.
    You have a flexible and adaptable approach to work.
    You are proactive and have an enthusiastic approach to work.
    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.

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  • School Nurse

    School Nurse

    Nova Pioneer is looking for superstar School Nurse to help us ensure the well being, academic success, lifelong achievement, and overall health of 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.
    Roles
    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.

    Job 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 counselling skills with a proven track record will be an advantage.
    You are are willing to reside on the school campus under the school’s housing scheme.
    A Female Nurse preferred but not a must.