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  • Posted: Sep 19, 2018
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    Nova Pioneer Education Group is a Pan-African independent school network offering preschool through secondary education for students from ages 3 through 19. We prepare the next generation of leaders and innovators through world-class teaching methods with an emphasis on 21st century skills. We established Nova Pioneer because we believe education should ...
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    Receptionist

    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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    School Operations Associate

    Job description

    Nova Pioneer is looking for a superstar School Operations Associate for our Athi River 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 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.

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    Lower Primary Teachers

    Job description

    Nova Pioneer is looking for superstar Lower 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.

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

    About The Role

    Key responsibilities for the role include:

    • 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.
    • 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.
    • 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.
    • Assist in bus loading and unloading.

    About You

    Skills and Qualifications required:

    • TSC certification and relevant Degree in Education/ P1 Diploma.
    • 1 - 2 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.

    Method of Application

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    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.

    The Process Is As Follows

    • 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.
    • 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.

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