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Nova Pioneer is looking for a superstar Kiswahili Resident Teacher for our Athi River Campus willing and ready to start in September 2025.

We are seeking dynamic individuals who want to empower students with a different learning approach and have an enthusiastic passion for the Kiswahili language. 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.

About Nova Pioneer
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. Nova Pioneer currently has 16 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

About The Role
We are hiring Kiswahili Specialist Teachers to oversee the daily learning for our primary school students within a teaching team. You will be required to participate in, and lead where appropriate, extra-curricular programmes in the school and assist in planning and organizing of school events and functions (e.g. inter-house competitions, concerts, school plays, culture days, Kiswahili competitions, and award evenings.)

You will also:

• 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 that meet the social, physical and emotional needs of the children
• Developing, reviewing and updating schemes of work and lesson plans in line with the school curriculum in partnership with the Learning Design team
• Setting assessments for subject areas/topics when requested or called upon
• 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 record/ reports of the children's progress and development ranging from records of work covered, progress records, students' rubrics, and portfolios
• 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
• Create opportunities for students to learn and appreciate the language through projects and interactions - virtual or physical
• Assist in bus loading and unloading

About You
Skills and Qualifications required:

• TSC certification and a Degree in Education
• You have 3+ years of distinctive experience in teaching Kiswahili
• You have a strong, demonstrated passion for education and young children
• You have strong classroom management skills
• You have an understanding of and passion for inquiry-based, student-centered learning
• You have a team player mentality – enjoy working in teams and group problem-solving
• You care deeply about personal growth and also about developing others
• You have experience teaching early learners and exposure to Montessori learning
• You have good working skills with technology such as Zoom, Google Suites (Gmail, Google Slides), Word, Powerpoint and Excel
• 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
• You have a desire to further develop your leadership skills and apply them to transform the lives of African youth

How To Apply
Does working at Nova Pioneer excite you? If so, then apply here 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.

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

WORKING AT NOVAPIONEER

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 most schools but as a result, the growth they experience is extraordinary. We offer consistent and ongoing personal 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 bring infectious energy and enthusiasm to everything we do because joy fuels our work and learning. Read more about our culture principles here.

Nova Pioneer will never request an application fee from candidates. If you are contacted with a request to pay a fee from someone claiming to be a Nova Pioneer Talent or Recruitment representative, please do not pay them and report it to us immediately on or
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Nova Pioneer is looking for a superstar Administrative Assistant for our Tatu International campus, willing and ready to start immediately. You will provide high-level administrative support to the School Principal. This is an opportunity to help create a transformative school model with the future of Africa's youth at stake.

Disclaimer : Nova Pioneer does not charge any fee to process your application.

About Nova Pioneer
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, enquiry-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. Nova Pioneer currently has 16 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

About The Role
You will:

• Facilitate the public relations function of the front office
• Provide administrative support to the School Principal
• Prepare documents ahead of internal and external meetings as directed by the School Principal (photocopying, binding, filing etc.)
• Prepare documents for internal display on pin-boards or notice boards (brochures, posters, etc.)
• Keep custody of the students' attendance registers and any confidential documents on behalf of the School Principal
• Maintain the school's student roster (termly) and update it as necessary
• Communicate with internal and external stakeholders via telephone, in person and in writing through the drafting of letters, memorandums, reports, and emails
• Lead the timely preparation and distribution of the school's newsletter and parent letters
• Prepare and share regular school updates with the marketing team for posting on social media, etc.
• Facilitate logistical arrangements for weekly, monthly and quarterly meetings
• Provide administrative services and take minutes for various meetings
• Assist in managing PTA communications and meetings
• Create and maintain filing systems, both electronic and physical
• Any other duties as assigned by your line coach.

About You

• Bachelor's degree/ Diploma in Office Administration/Management
• You have 2-4+ years of experience as an Administrative Assistant, preferably of an established startup, large company or a school
• You are experienced or open to learning the Google software suite (Google Calendar, Docs, Sheets, G Mail, etc.) as well as Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Powerpoint)
• You are experienced and proficient in MS Suite with strong writing skills (for office communication) and are skilled in making posters and certificates
• You have excellent organizational, planning and time management skills - you are able to handle many moving parts while maintaining high standards of excellence
• 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 leaders and school 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
• You have a desire to further develop your leadership skills and apply them to transform the lives of African youth

How To Apply
To apply, please complete the form on the right-hand side of this page. We DO NOT process applications that are emailed to us.

Please note: Where a copy of your resume is required, please 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.

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 most schools but as a result, the growth they experience is extraordinary. We offer consistent and ongoing personal 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 bring infectious energy and enthusiasm to everything we do because joy fuels our work and learning. Read more about our culture principles here.

Nova Pioneer will never request an application fee from candidates. If you are contacted with a request to pay a fee from someone claiming to be a Nova Pioneer Talent or Recruitment representative, please do not pay them and report it to us immediately on or
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Nova Pioneer is looking for a superstar
Laboratory Technician
for our
Tatu Girls School
. You will play a critical role in delivering an exceptional 21st Century learning experience for our students. The successful candidate should be
willing and ready to start with us mid September 2025.
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.
About Nova Pioneer
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, enquiry-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. Nova Pioneer currently has 16 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

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 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 the 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

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:
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
• Final interview: you'll have a final conversation with the hiring manager before decisions are made

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. Read more about our culture principles on our website.

Nova Pioneer will never request an application fee from candidates. If you are contacted with a request to pay a fee from someone claiming to be a Nova Pioneer Talent or Recruitment representative, please do not pay them and report it to us immediately on or
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Nova Pioneer is looking for superstar
Drivers
for our
Athi River campus willing and ready to start in June 2025.
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.
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.
About Nova Pioneer
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, enquiry-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. Nova Pioneer currently has 16 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

About The Role
Key responsibilities for the role include:

• 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

About You
Skills and Qualifications required:

• 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
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.

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.

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.

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 most schools but as a result, the growth they experience is extraordinary. We offer consistent and ongoing personal 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 bring infectious energy and enthusiasm to everything we do because joy fuels our work and learning. Read more about our culture principles on our website.

Nova Pioneer will never request an application fee from candidates. If you are contacted with a request to pay a fee from someone claiming to be a Nova Pioneer Talent or Recruitment representative, please do not pay them and report it to us immediately on or
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Nova Pioneer is looking for a superstar
High School Computer Studies Teacher for our Tatu Girls Campus to start in September 2025.
Please note this applies to teachers who have 3+ years teaching experience. You 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.
About Nova Pioneer
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, enquiry-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. Nova Pioneer currently has 16 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

About The Role
Key responsibilities for the role include:

• Teach and deliver exceptional, real world, enquiry-based Computer Studies lessons that align with the Kenya curriculum requirements
• Maintain positive, constructive and professional relationships with students, their families and colleagues.
• Develop lessons plans and partner with the Learning Design Team in reviewing and updating lessons when required/ desired
• 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 interested in their academic excellence.
• Provide necessary accommodations and modifications for the growth and success of all students both in academic and culture expectations
• Be accountable for students' mastery of content and academic standards
• Integrate interactive technology into lessons to enhance instructional delivery
• Set and communicate rigorous and ambitious goals for all students and provide effective student feedback so they internalize them
• Provide consistent rewards and/or consequences for student behavior and model expected behaviour at all times for students to emulate
• Consistently meet the ambitious goals of a rapidly-growing organization
• Serve as teacher on duty and/or boarding teacher on duty and support school wide programs aimed at behavior interventions
• Timely capture of students data on academic outcomes and articulation of students progress to NP families and other stakeholders when called upon to do so
• Support clubs, societies and other core-curricular enrichments at the school aimed at building all rounded students
• Serve as a home room teachers when called upon to do so

About You
Skills and Qualifications required:

• TSC certification and a 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
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:
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 sit an assessment and deliver a lesson to a class
• Final interview: you'll have a final conversation with the hiring manager before decisions are made

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. Read more about our culture principles on our website.

Nova Pioneer will never request an application fee from candidates. If you are contacted with a request to pay a fee from someone claiming to be a Nova Pioneer Talent or Recruitment representative, please do not pay them and report it to us immediately on or
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We are looking for two outstanding educators to serve as Associate Dean of Students at our Athi River campus. Nova Pioneer Athi River School is a campus that offers both the CBE and Cambridge curricula and serves Pre-Primary, Primary, Junior Secondary and Senior Secondary students.

As an Associate Dean of Students, you will be required to have expertise and competency across students affairs, co-curricular programming, parent relations and health, safety and operations.

You will be responsible for co-developing, leading, refining and executing our student affairs, welfare, culture, behavior and programming strategy, systems and structures. You will also be responsible for our parent partnership model alongside the Deputy School Leader, Parent Associate and the school leadership team. In addition you will build relationships with students, teammates and parents to facilitate discipline strategies in the schools. Moreover, you will work closely with data systems to ensure and develop pastoral excellence.

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 Nova Pioneer
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, enquiry-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. Nova Pioneer currently has 16 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

About The Role
Key responsibilities of the role are:

In partnership and under the guidance of the Deputy School Leader, you shall hold the following responsibilities:

Vision and Administration for the Student Affairs Program

• Create, refine, manage and monitor a vision, action plan and monitoring plan for Student Affairs
• Develop and maintain the student affairs department's strategic plan, ensuring alignment with the overall institutional strategic planning efforts in fulfillment of the Nova Pioneer mission.
• Using past and current data, oversee the vision and implementation of a Student Life strategy and provide oversight to ensure effective and efficient use of all resources assigned to student life (financial, human, etc.)
• Implementing and monitoring ongoing benchmarking, assessment, and innovative improvements for all Student Affairs areas to improve the student experience
• Appraising performance, rewarding accomplishments, addressing inappropriate behavior, addressing complaints and resolving problems
• Making and implementing schedules of clubs, sports, after school and weekend programming.
• Manages the school's clubs and house programmes including club scheduling & sign up, patron/vendor management, club reports, club activities; and all house programmes.
• Conducting clubs and sports walkthroughs and providing feedback
• Ensuring that all students and their parents have signed the student/parent handbook and keeping the signed handbook in record.
• Ensuring the management, development, coaching, growth and accountability of direct reports
• Is the student data champion on the school enrolment register, Ed-Admin, Class Dojo, and other student data systems.
• Be a culture champion for our School by spearheading school student culture events within the school's vision and annual theme
• Works with the Admissions team to track enrolment and student class and house allocation
• Coordinates the school's daily routine, ensuring all schedules are clearly mapped out and implemented.

Student Affairs, Behavior, Culture and Programming

• Loves students and understands how to provide Socio Emotional Learning (SEL)
• Executing and monitoring behaviour systems and structures ensuring strong implementation of both student culture and behaviour policies
• Ensuring that the School's behavior policy is implemented consistently and effectively. Working in collaboration with the leadership team and behavior committee to ensure fair proceedings.
• Executing, analyzing and monitoring systems and structures for positive behavior systems for students that are used with fidelity by students, teammates and parents.
• Provides safe channels for students to share feedback/ideas and address their concerns
• Executing, analyzing and monitoring systems and structures for a thriving house system that serves as the cornerstone for the positive behavior system
• Execute, analyze and monitor systems and structures for culture and behavior trend data
• Execute, analyze and monitor systems and structures for end to end addressing and documenting all infractions
• Support students in managing behaviour expectations using a restorative justice approach
• Ensuring that the highest standards of discipline are maintained. You will work closely with the Deputy School Leader to ensure that incidents are dealt with in the most appropriate way in order that the School's behaviour policy is implemented consistently and effectively
• Provides structures for celebrating students who are living and leading NP Culture
• Leads student mentorship/buddy programmes to strengthen student relationships.
• Manages the student happiness survey process (scheduling, administration, data analysis and leveraging data to improve students' experience)
• Participating in the school based discipline committee
• Manages the students' government programmes including elections, induction, training, activities and offboarding
• Coordinates student onboarding. Onboard new students and orient continuing students to new expectations as they progress from one level to the next

Parent Engagement

• Implementing an inspiring vision for parent partnership that ensures parents are pulled in as active partners and advocates of the school who are involved in their childrens' learning, character and holistic growth
• Implementing an inspiring vision for parent partnership that ensures parents are engaged as active partners and advocates of the school with regular parent feedback cycles on their childrens' learning progress, welfare and behaviour as well as school environment at every major occurrence or data release.
• Leading in systems and structures to provide weekly updates to parents regarding student instruction and academic programmes, student well-being, affairs and co-curricular programmes, and relevant teammate news
• Co-facilitate parent events, fora, seminars, orientations and open days
• Facilitate 1:1 and group parent meetings aimed at improving student behaviour and community culture
• Conduct orientation at the start of the new year and for new joiners.

Teammate Development

• Coaches teachers on managing student behaviour and building student character
• Is the primary owner of Student Leadership Development: Creates plans and systems for teaching student leadership development to Novaneers, including supporting rollout with teachers, training and development for teachers, and observation and feedback on implementation
• Coaches, develops, manages and holds accountable swimming coaches, clubs vendors and sports vendors
• Works with the School Counsellors and teachers to create individual student behaviour plans and student support plans
• Coordinates school duty rotas and other relevant student life experiences (non-academic) e.g. health and safety; school culture e.g. transitions; safety drills e.g. fire drills, etc

Communication

• Execute and monitor vision for and roll out effective communication systems with students, team, parents and the wider community, in collaboration with the external relations team
• Ensure clear systems and structures for communication and clarity in all matters student affairs
• Ensure timely updates on student affairs to the Deputy School Leader and School Leader
• Collaboratively engage the parent body on key student affairs programs by being part of any PTA-related meeting from time to time
• Ensuring a response time of no more than 48 hours on all matters students affairs to stakeholders.

Operations, Health and Safety

• Creating a plan for student health and safety emergency preparedness
• In partnership with the Deputy School Leader and school leadership team daily participate in operational walkthroughs of campus to ensure high standards of functionality
• Conducting monthly safety drills, health and safety and risk committee meetings

Events and After-School Programming

• Plan, coordinate and execute engaging after school and weekend activities that promote student social and personal development
• Creating weekly and monthly events to foster the students 6 Culture Principles, 3Cs, Leadership and Innovation
• Lead in and participate in event After Action Reviews (AARs).
• Trains, manages and oversees peer mentors

About You

• You have a Bachelor's Degree in Education and you are TSC certified
• Masters degree in education/ social sciences is not compulsory but will be an added advantage
• You have excellent interpersonal and leadership skills that encompass trust and respect
• You have excellent written and verbal communication skills
• You have strong coaching and people management skills
• You have a proven track record of success in leading team(s) at the entry or mid-level
• You have very strong planning and organisation skills (will be required to send parent surveys, organise student lists and teacher lists for school events, etc)
• You have experience using tech.
• You are a critical thinker, flexible, adaptable, innovative and creative.
• You understand the complexities of working in a multi-faceted, fast-paced organisation
• You are passionate about building strong relationships with students and parents.
• You have high energy levels and can work in a highly confidential setting.
• You have experience working with parents.

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: 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 sit an assessment and deliver a lesson to a class
• Final interview: you'll have a final conversation with the hiring manager before decisions are made

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. Read more about our culture principles here

Nova Pioneer will never request an application fee from candidates. If you are contacted with a request to pay a fee from someone claiming to be a Nova Pioneer Talent or Recruitment representative, please do not pay them and report it to us immediately on or
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