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  • 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.

  • Bus Assistant- Internal Applicants Creative Content Designer

    Bus Assistant- Internal Applicants Creative Content Designer

    Job description
    Nova PIoneer is looking for a super star Bus Assistant. We are looking for a great bus assistant who will ride on allocated school buses to ensure safe, timely and orderly pick-up and drop-off of pupils.
    About The Role
    Key responsibilities of 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.
    Accompany, assist and supervise pupils as they board/alight the bus and hand them to 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
    Supervise use of seatbelts by all pupils and 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 emergency procedure and work hand in hand with driver to administer first aid where necessary

    About You
    Skills and Qualifications required:

    You possess a diploma certificate. ECD will be an added advantage
    You are able to work, monitor and assist young children while on the bus.
    You must possess a recent (not older than 6 month) Certificate of good Conduct
    You have a minimum 2 years’ experience with school bus transportation
    You possess strong analytical and problem solving skills
    You possess effective verbal and listening communications skills
    You have basic first aid knowledge.

    This is an opportunity open for internal staff only and will close on Tuesday 29th May 2018.

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  • External Relations Associate External Relations Intern

    External Relations Associate External Relations Intern

    Nova Pioneer is looking for a superstar External Relations Associate to lead the design and implementation of partnerships efforts across our school network in Kenya. This is an opportunity to create a transformative brand with the future of Africa’s youth at stake.
    ABOUT THE ROLE
    You will be mainly responsible for telling the Nova Pioneer story to various stakeholders, creating awareness and representing the  Nova Pioneer in the community. The role is based in Kenya.
    You will also :

    Be responsible for understanding the customer mix, segmenting them, designing and executing an effective engagement strategy based on this analysis.
    Be responsible for developing a new lead generation strategy by understanding how and where to connect with partner organizations, and creatively designing engagements that optimize our effectiveness.
    Organize and execute  Nova Pioneer’s external events that creatively encourage increased engagement with Heads of Schools, teachers and corporates among others.
    Constantly seek new outreach opportunities for Nova Pioneer to connect with different (but relevant) audiences to raise the profile of our brand in Kenya.
    Track and make data‐driven changes to our enrollment tactics

    ABOUT YOU

    You have at least 3 years experience building and managing important relationships in marketing, communications and/or business development positions.
    Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing/Commerce/Business Administration or any other relevant related field.
    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: You are goal oriented, move fast and take ownership of work.
    You are entrepreneurial and empathetic. You are able to understand the various Nova Pioneers stakeholders and think creatively about how to effectively communicate to them.
    You are passionate about providing excellent education at an affordable price even if you haven’t worked in education before.
    You possess great computer skills- proficiency with Excel & PowerPoint
    You have very strong organization, time management, and follow‐up skills; high sense of urgency; demonstrated ability to successfully handle multiple projects concurrently
    You have the ability to thrive in a fast‐paced, entrepreneurial environment
    You possess a growth mindset and a desire to continually improve through feedback, coaching, and professional development.

    WORKING AT NOVA PIONEER
    Nova Pioneer is a place where our people experience tremendous growth, fast! We invest heavily in the growth of our people because it leads to greater mastery in both us and our students. “Novaneers” work harder and work longer hours than at most schools but as a result, the growth they experience is extraordinary. We offer consistent and ongoing professional development and provide clear career pathways that ensure that our people are always achieving their personal and professional best. Nova Pioneer has a highly energetic, entrepreneurial environment where our people get to bring their creative and innovative ideas to life. We look for people who are flexible and who are able to adapt and respond quickly to adversity with a positive, can-do attitude (there are no problems, only solutions!). We welcome challenges and roll with the punches because it makes us, and our students, better. There is no problem too big for us! We work hard but we also have a lot of fun together. We bring infectious energy and enthusiasm to everything we do because joy fuels the hardest work and learning.

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  • Finance Consultant

    Finance Consultant

    Job Details
    Nova Pioneer is looking for superstar Finance Consultant to help drive a high performing finance department. The Finance Consultant position is an exciting opportunity for an entrepreneurial and innovative individual to help build robust financial management and reporting systems and processes and provide strategic direction for the finance department of Nova Pioneer in Kenya. The position is initially based at the Nova Pioneer Network office in Nairobi but will require travel between schools from time to time. This is an 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. Learn more about Nova Pioneer below.
    About the Role
    Key responsibilities for the role include:

    Design and develop improved robust financial management and reporting systems and processes that will lead the finance function to become a high performing and highly effective department
    Drive financial planning and cash flow management for the organisation. Conduct monthly financial reporting and provide analysis to the executive team and relevant budget owners
    Manage a team of junior and mid-level finance people across schools in Kenya
    Oversee the collections process and ensure all targets are reached through collection of fees
    Oversee all audit and internal control operations
    Oversee robust budget setting and management system and engage with managers around this process
    Liaise and coordinate with the Finance Leader for South Africa to ensure best practice and transfer of knowledge, processes and systems across all Nova Pioneer geographies
    Ensure adherence to financial laws and guidelines

    About You
    Skills and Qualifications required:

    You have at least a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance or relevant field; MSc/MA or CPA is a requirement
    You have at least 5 years of experience managing a finance department significant responsibility
    You have very strong finance capability and you have an interest in a long term pathway to CFO. This role could grow into a Finance Director role for Kenya or into a CFO role overseeing both South Africa and Kenya
    You are relatively entrepreneurial and enjoy a challenge. You get excited about designing and building effective financial systems and processes. This is a demanding role where you’ll be required to create order from chaos. You must be ready to put in the time it takes to build your vision
    You have led teams and coached individuals to achieve results. People love working with you and for you
    You have excellent communication skills. You are able to communicate effectively with your finance team, school leadership as well as shareholders and investors. You are able to provide a clear and persuasive pitch to anyone and have excellent written and verbal communication skills
    You are results driven. You set clear, attainable and measurable targets for your team and are able to motivate them to achieve their personal and the departmental goals
    You are a stickler for detail and ensure that you and your team are accurate and thorough in all that you do

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

  • Founding Headteacher

    Founding Headteacher

    About The Role
    We are looking for an exceptional individual to lead the Primary school in Nairobi that will open in Athi River in late 2018. This school will be our fourth in Kenya and will enroll more than 1,000 students as it grows over the years.
    As the founding headteacher of this school, you will play a critical role in shaping the culture and student experience within an institution that will play a critical role in the community for decades. You will also actively collaborate with other academic leaders and school leaders across both South Africa and Kenya, including through regular travel, to use the experience in your school to improve the overall Nova Pioneer education model.
    We will invest heavily in your professional growth in this important role. You will receive significant training prior to assuming the position, including by spending time shadowing current school leaders in the 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 (this year our school leaders went on an extensive tour of great, innovative schools in the United States).
    As headteacher, you will be responsible for ensuring the realization of Nova Pioneer’s vision in your school. This will include a heavy focus on developing and leading an exceptional school culture. You will also spend a large portion of your time developing your teaching team into world-class educators who deliver great inquiry-based education for your students and who are ready to quickly move into leadership within the Nova network.
    Specific Key Responsibilities For The Role Include

    Act as an effective leader and ambassador for the organization
    Articulate a compelling short- and long-term vision for the development of the school’s culture and student program;
    Drive the development of an exceptional teaching team including through coaching teachers through observation and feedback;
    Set and model a consistent tone of highest expectations, joy, and growth mindset among staff and students alike
    Collaborate with fellow School Leaders in the network to continuously develop and improve the Nova education model across schools
    Develop and strengthen partnerships with other schools and organizations to provide enriching academic and extracurricular opportunities for students
    Lead key school rituals as needed to model and ingrain culture
    Quickly identify and respond to classroom/school culture or behavior issues
    Partner with parents and other key community stakeholders to build the Nova Pioneer brand
    Plan and lead school staff meetings

    About You

    You have 7+ years of experience in a rigorous, high-expectations school setting including instructional leadership roles (e.g., deputy headteacher, teacher coach, etc.). Experience as a headteacher is highly valued but not a prerequisite.
    You are widely recognized as a highly effective teacher and can model what great, inquiry-based teaching looks like. If you don’t have teaching experience, you are instructionally passionate and have a desire to learn and entrench yourself in the Nova approach to teaching and learning.
    You are excited about your own professional development, always seeking out opportunities to grow, whether by asking others for feedback, forming communities of learning with other school leaders, or seeking out training
    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 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 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 leadership skills and apply them to transform the lives of African youth