English Teacher - Upper Primary (PLE)

About the role

Aga Khan Schools is hiring an English teacher for its Upper Primary (PLE) level in Uganda. Teachers are expected to live by the school's mission of helping learners acquire knowledge and the spiritual wisdom to balance it, and to create a classroom where every child is loved, cared for and respected. The salary and package are described as competitive to attract the best candidate.

Key responsibilities

• Maintain a positive classroom atmosphere: treat all students fairly, keep the classroom safe, clean and orderly, check hygiene and uniform, and set a good example.
• Teach, train and assess students in the assigned subject, prepare daily lesson plans, and develop a growth mindset including critical thinking, ethics, creativity, responsibility, respect and problem solving.
• Collaborate with colleagues and the regional PLC community, help achieve exam targets, set and mark homework, and use notebooks to plan further teaching.
• Hold teacher-parent conferences, attend parent meetings, and promote the school's good image.
• Take part in professional development such as workshops and computer training, and state personal learning needs aligned with the teacher career path.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Education or B.A. with PGDE.
• Minimum of 5 years of teaching experience on the relevant curriculum.
• Proven consistency in class work performance.
• In-depth knowledge of teaching methods and legal educational procedures.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.

Required skills

• Proficiency in the use of technology.
• Thorough knowledge of student-centered pedagogical methods.