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　　Nova Pioneer is looking for a superstar Dean of Students who can foster a strong supportive environment that cares for the welfare and social-emotional development of our students. This role will be based at one of our primary schools in Johannesburg. 

　　We are actively recruiting for this role at the Nova Pioneer North-Riding.

　　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 memorising 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 www.novapioneer.com.

　　ABOUT THE ROLE

　　As the Dean of Students joining one of Nova Pioneer's fast-growing schools in 2024, you will help the School Leader to build a supportive and caring environment for our students. You will build relationships with staff to facilitate academic, discipline-related and general pastoral strategies in our schools. Moreover, you will work closely with data systems to ensure and develop pastoral excellence within the school. 

　　You will also:

　　Be a culture champion for our students

　　Be a pastoral leader and work closely with the School Leader and other Deans

　　Lead, motivate and develop the teaching teams in line with the Nova Pioneer instructional model

　　Engage with the many stakeholders which make up the Nova Pioneer community including parents, students and teachers

　　Liaise with therapists and educational psychologists when needed, and refer students to outsourced help if needed.

　　ABOUT YOU

　　You have a Bachelor’s Degree in education

　　You have at least 5 years of experience in education

　　You have held a Grade Head, Head of Department, or Deputy position within a school

　　You have excellent interpersonal, communication, and leadership skills that encompass trust and respect

　　You can work in a highly confidential setting

　　You have a passion for students

　　You have an ability to be flexible, adaptable, innovative and creative

　　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 Microsoft Word® or 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. 

　　WORKING AT NOVA PIONEER

　　Nova Pioneer is committed to the achievement and maintenance of diversity and equity in employment. 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 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 (http://novapioneer.com/kenya/learning/our-culture/) .

　　Please Note:

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

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

　　Nova Pioneer, in line with the POPIA (Protection of Personal Information Act) will attempt to ensure the confidentiality of all applicants for this role. All reasonable measurements will be in place to protect personal information but it will be used for recruitment and employment purposes. By submitting your application with Nova Pioneer, you are recognising and accepting this disclaimer. 

　　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 [email protected] or [email protected].

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