KS1 Teacher at Durham International Schools

Durham School provides a first-class all-around educational experience. All pupils, from age 3 through to 18, enjoy the equality of opportunity necessary to fulfill their potential, are well-prepared for further education and have the confidence to face an ever-changing global environment. To ensure this, Durham School provides a broad and balanced curriculum of GCSEs, iGCSEs and A-Levels and places great emphasis on giving pupils the flexibility to choose the curriculum which best suits them. We are recruiting to fill the following positions below:

 

KS1 Teacher

  • Job TypeFull Time
  • QualificationBA/BSc/HND
  • Experience2 years
  • LocationNairobi
  • Job FieldEducation / Teaching 

Summary of Responsibilities and Accountabilities:

Specific Duties

Teaching & Learning and Assessment

  • 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

The successful candidate will:

  • 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

 

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