Secondary Teachers (three positions)

The School of St Jude is a charity funded school that provides a FREE, high-quality education to over 1,900 primary and secondary children from the poorest communities in Arusha. We are seeking a creative energetic individuals to join us in Arusha, Tanzania at the School of St Jude.

We are seeking a Biology Teacher, a Physical Education (PE) Teacher and a Lab Technician for our Secondary School. 

Job Purpose

To provide a high level of education to the school’s children and help those to learn new ideas and concepts to ensure the students meet the required standards of the Tanzanian education system.

Key Responsibilities

·         Teach one or more National Curriculum subjects to students in one or more year levels

·         Plan lessons in line with National Curriculum syllabus documents and in accordance with the school policy

·         Provide a learning environment which allows students to learn effectively and in which they are inspired to learn

·         Monitor and record the progress of the students and encourage them to develop and fulfill their academic potential

·         Keep up to date with developments in the subject area, with new resources, teaching methodologies and national objectives

·         Liaise and collaborate with colleagues

·         Fully support the work of the department and fulfill the school’s mission and purpose

·         Research new topics and maintain up-to-date subject knowledge

·         Manage pupil behaviour in the classroom and throughout the school and apply appropriate and effective measures in cases of misbehavior

·         Maintain discipline in accordance with the rules and disciplinary systems of the school and apply appropriate disciplinary measures where necessary

·         Call parents (in collaboration with the HoD) when there is an academic concern

Skills and Competence:

·         Strong interpersonal and communication skills

·         Ability to work well in a team environment

·         Willingness to work flexible hours

·         Demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing, using proper grammar and vocabulary

·         Demonstrate excellent organizational skills and the ability to motivate student

·         Have excellent integrity and demonstrate good moral character and initiative

Academic Qualifications

·         Diploma/Degree in Education or any other related field from a recognized College or University.

·         Must have an experience of 2-3 years.

Interested candidates for these jobs are kindly requested to send their CV accompanied by a cover letter to recruitment@schoolofstjude.co.tz by July 24, 2015.

THE SUBJECT LINE MUST BE THE JOB REFERENCE NUMBER: SOSJ/HR/ACDM/006/15

ONLY SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED!