English Language Teacher (Primary Cambridge Curriculum)

About the role

Aga Khan School in Uganda is looking for an English Language Teacher covering the Primary Cambridge Curriculum. The school follows the Cambridge curriculum, IGCSE, IBDP and the Uganda National Primary and Secondary Curriculum, and expects teachers to create a positive, respectful learning environment and to cooperate with colleagues and the administration.

Key responsibilities

• Maintain a safe, clean and orderly classroom, check student appearance and attendance, and report damage or misuse promptly.
• Instruct, train and assess students in the assigned subject, prepare daily lesson plans and set and mark homework according to department/school policy.
• Foster a growth mindset in students (critical thinking, ethics, creativity, responsibility, respect, problem solving).
• Collaborate with colleagues and the regional PLC to improve teaching and learning, and help achieve exam targets.
• Use notebooks to plan further teaching and advise students on improvements.
• Hold teacher-parent conferences, attend parent meetings, and promote the school's image.
• Take part in professional development (e.g. workshops, computer training) and state personal learning needs.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in education majoring in English language and literature (English double main) with a PGDE.
• At least 3 years of teaching experience on the Primary Cambridge curriculum.
• Training in differentiated instruction and learner-centred teaching methodologies.
• Proven consistency in class work performance.

Required skills

• Excellent communication skills.
• Strong knowledge of teaching methods and legal educational procedures.
• Proficiency in the use of technology.
• Outstanding written and reading skills.