- Job TypeFull Time
- QualificationBA/BSc/HND
- Experience2 years
- LocationNairobi
- Job FieldEducation / Teaching
Summary of Responsibilities and Accountabilities
- All professional duties including planning, preparation, teaching a broad and balanced curriculum, marking and assessment, giving feedback and reporting.
- Maintaining effective communication with parents.
- The pastoral care, safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of all students.
- Contributing to the busy life of the school through the co-curricular programme.
- Supporting and driving the ethos, aims and values of the school.
- Ensuring every child is included and achieves to their full potential.
- All staff are expected to conduct themselves in accordance with the School’s Code of Conduct.
Specific Duties
Teaching & Learning and Assessment
- Plan and prepare learning activities and experiences for all children in line with the Key Stage 1 and 2 National Curriculum.
- Deliver a broad and balanced creative education which enables every child to develop to their maximum potential in a dynamic and caring environment.
- Teach all students enthusiastically and to a high standard, according to the educational needs of each individual child.
- Create and maintain a well-managed and stimulating class environment which promotes positive learning.
- Provide opportunities for the use of digital technology within all areas of the curriculum.
- Contribute to the Year Group team planning and organisation.
- Establish and manage good relationships with parents/carers as partners in their children’s learning.
- Continuously assess, record and report on the development, progress and attainment of every child.
- Mark classwork and homework in accordance with the school marking policy.
- Communicate and consult with parents regarding the academic, physical, social and emotional development of their children.
Pastoral Care and Promoting the Wellbeing of Students:
- Incorporate the school’s mission, aims and core values into your working practice and be a positive role model to others.
- Foster the personal, social and emotional development of all students.
- Provide guidance and advice to students and parents on educational and social matters.
- Maintain high standards of behaviour and safeguard students’ health and safety both on the School premises and during school visits elsewhere.
Other Responsibilities:
- Contribute to the busy life of the school through the extra-curricular programme.
- Attend and contribute to staff meetings and discussions.
- Actively participate in school activities and events, such as assemblies, plays, concerts, workshops, sports days, Open Days, trips and visits and fundraising ventures.
- Engage in continual self-assessment and keep current with curriculum and educational developments.
- Contribute to the continuous cycle of improvement of curriculum, schemes of work and resources within the school.
Person Specification
- Be a fully qualified teacher with a minimum of 2 years teaching experience.
- Have a valid Teacher Services Commission Certificate (if applying from Kenya) or a PGCE or Qualified Teacher Status (for overseas applicants).
- An enthusiastic and passionate educator
- A team player
- Excellent interpersonal skills with students, colleagues and parents
- Adventurous, adaptable and excited by new experiences
Method of Application
Interested applicants are invited to send an application by email to hr@durhamkenya.com with the information listed below. The closing date for applications is 15th November 2024
A fully completed Durham International School Non-Teaching Application Form – Click here