English/Literature Teacher job at AsOne Ministries
Posted by: great-volunteer
Posted date: 2026-Aug-17
Location: Luuka / Serere Community, Uganda, Uganda
English/Literature Teacher 2026-08-17T10:58:15+00:00 AsOne Ministries https://cdn.ugashare.com/jsjobsdata/data/employer/comp_12337/logo/AsOne%20Ministries.png https://www.asoneafrica.org/ FULL_TIME Luuka / Serere Community, Uganda Uganda 00256 Uganda Nonprofit, and NGO Teacher, Education 2026-09-11T17:00:00+00:00 8 About AsOne Ministries AsOne Ministries is a Christ-centered, non-profit organization committed to making disciples of Jesus and creating sustainable solutions in education, enterprise, health, and agriculture. We exist to end spiritual, relational, and economic poverty one community at a time by investing in holistic development in rural, underserved communities across Uganda. Our mission is rooted in personal and communal transformation that reflects the love and truth of Christ. Position Summary The English/Literature Teacher is responsible for delivering high-quality, engaging, and effective instruction in English Language and Literature in English to secondary school students in the Serere community, in line with the national curriculum. The role combines strong subject mastery with practical, learner-centered teaching methods, equipping students with reading, writing, comprehension, oral communication, and critical/literary analysis skills needed for academic advancement and future careers. The English/Literature Teacher works closely with the Director of Studies, fellow subject teachers, and AsOne Ministries leadership to promote academic excellence and nurture students’ confidence in communication and the humanities within a Christ-centered learning environment. Key Responsibilities Curriculum Delivery & Instruction - Plan, prepare, and deliver English Language and Literature in English lessons in line with the national secondary curriculum and Uganda National Examinations Board (UNEB) syllabus requirements.
- Develop schemes of work, lesson plans, and assessment schedules for all assigned classes (O-Level and/or A-Level as applicable).
- Deliver clear, engaging lessons that build strong grammar, composition, comprehension, oral communication, and literary analysis skills.
- Use varied teaching methods, including guided reading, creative writing, debates, drama, and discussion-based analysis of set texts and poetry, to accommodate different learning styles and ability levels.
- Set, administer, and mark class tests, assignments, essays, and examinations, providing timely and constructive feedback.
- Track learner performance and progress, identifying gaps and providing remedial support where needed.
- Prepare students for national examinations (UCE/UACE) and internal assessments, ensuring full syllabus coverage within the academic calendar.
- Guide students in the study of prescribed literature set texts (novels, plays, poetry, short stories), oral literature, and functional/creative writing skills.
- Integrate values education, critical thinking, and communication skills relevant to everyday life, in line with Ministry of Education and Sports (MoES) guidelines.
Language & Literary Skills Development - Organize and supervise reading programs, spelling/vocabulary drills, and public speaking or debate sessions to strengthen learners’ language proficiency.
- Guide students in the correct use of grammar, punctuation, comprehension techniques, and essay/composition writing structures.
- Facilitate literary appreciation through class readings, drama performances, poetry recitals, and creative writing clubs.
- Coordinate with school administration on procurement of set texts, readers, dictionaries, and other language/literature resource materials.
- Organize debates, drama festivals, storytelling competitions, or literary exhibitions that reinforce classroom learning with real-world application.
Student Guidance & Mentorship - Mentor students interested in language, communication, media, law, and literature-related career paths, including further studies.
- Encourage participation in debate clubs, drama clubs, journalism/writing clubs, competitions, quizzes, and academic exhibitions.
- Provide guidance and support to students struggling with English Language or Literature concepts, including extra tuition where needed.
- Model discipline, articulate communication, and a strong work ethic that inspires confidence in language and literary skills, and reflects Christian values.
Resource & Records Management - Maintain accurate records of student attendance, performance, and continuous assessment in line with school policy.
- Contribute to the budgeting and procurement process for textbooks, set texts, readers, dictionaries, and teaching aids.
- Ensure proper care, maintenance, and stock control of textbooks, set texts, and instructional materials, including library/reading corner resources where applicable.
- Maintain an organized bank of past papers, model essays, and revision aids to support examination preparation.
Teamwork & Collaboration - Work collaboratively with the Director of Studies and fellow subject teachers to align academic planning.
- Participate in departmental meetings, staff briefings, and school-wide events.
- Collaborate with school leadership on co-curricular activities such as debate, drama, and public speaking programs.
- Engage parents and the local community in supporting students’ reading culture and language development where appropriate.
Other Duties - Perform additional duties as assigned by school leadership as needs arise.
What We’re Looking For Required Qualifications & Experience - Education: Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in Education, with English Language and Literature in English as teaching subjects, or a related field.
- Experience: Minimum of 2 years’ teaching experience at secondary school level, preferably teaching English Language and/or Literature.
- Sound knowledge of the national secondary English Language and Literature curriculum, UNEB syllabus, and Ministry of Education and Sports guidelines.
- Strong command of grammar, composition, comprehension, and literary analysis/criticism techniques.
- Registered/licensed with the relevant Ugandan teaching body where applicable (e.g., valid Teaching Practice Certificate/registration with the Ministry of Education and Sports).
- A demonstrated personal Christian faith and commitment to Christ-centered education.
Behavioral Competencies - Passionate about teaching and mentoring young people in language, reading, and communication skills.
- Patient, clear, and skilled at breaking down complex grammatical or literary concepts for learners at different levels.
- Strong organizational and time-management skills, balancing lesson planning, marking of essays/compositions, and co-curricular activities.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with students, staff, and parents.
- High level of integrity, responsibility, and accountability for school resources.
- Collaborative team player who contributes positively to the wider school community.
Technical Competencies - Strong command of English Language and Literature in English subject content across the secondary curriculum.
- Skilled in essay/composition marking, literary criticism, and facilitation of debate, drama, or oral presentation activities.
- Competent in lesson planning, assessment design, and academic record-keeping.
- Basic proficiency in using technology and instructional aids for lesson preparation and delivery.
- Capable of fostering a reading culture and encouraging creative expression among learners.
Equal Opportunity Statement AsOne Ministries is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without discrimination on any protected grounds. Your personal data will only be used for recruitment purposes and protected under the Data Protection Act. Note: We do not charge any fees at any stage of recruitment. Report any such requests immediately. - Plan, prepare, and deliver English Language and Literature in English lessons in line with the national secondary curriculum and Uganda National Examinations Board (UNEB) syllabus requirements.
- Develop schemes of work, lesson plans, and assessment schedules for all assigned classes (O-Level and/or A-Level as applicable).
- Deliver clear, engaging lessons that build strong grammar, composition, comprehension, oral communication, and literary analysis skills.
- Use varied teaching methods, including guided reading, creative writing, debates, drama, and discussion-based analysis of set texts and poetry, to accommodate different learning styles and ability levels.
- Set, administer, and mark class tests, assignments, essays, and examinations, providing timely and constructive feedback.
- Track learner performance and progress, identifying gaps and providing remedial support where needed.
- Prepare students for national examinations (UCE/UACE) and internal assessments, ensuring full syllabus coverage within the academic calendar.
- Guide students in the study of prescribed literature set texts (novels, plays, poetry, short stories), oral literature, and functional/creative writing skills.
- Integrate values education, critical thinking, and communication skills relevant to everyday life, in line with Ministry of Education and Sports (MoES) guidelines.
- Organize and supervise reading programs, spelling/vocabulary drills, and public speaking or debate sessions to strengthen learners’ language proficiency.
- Guide students in the correct use of grammar, punctuation, comprehension techniques, and essay/composition writing structures.
- Facilitate literary appreciation through class readings, drama performances, poetry recitals, and creative writing clubs.
- Coordinate with school administration on procurement of set texts, readers, dictionaries, and other language/literature resource materials.
- Organize debates, drama festivals, storytelling competitions, or literary exhibitions that reinforce classroom learning with real-world application.
- Mentor students interested in language, communication, media, law, and literature-related career paths, including further studies.
- Encourage participation in debate clubs, drama clubs, journalism/writing clubs, competitions, quizzes, and academic exhibitions.
- Provide guidance and support to students struggling with English Language or Literature concepts, including extra tuition where needed.
- Model discipline, articulate communication, and a strong work ethic that inspires confidence in language and literary skills, and reflects Christian values.
- Maintain accurate records of student attendance, performance, and continuous assessment in line with school policy.
- Contribute to the budgeting and procurement process for textbooks, set texts, readers, dictionaries, and teaching aids.
- Ensure proper care, maintenance, and stock control of textbooks, set texts, and instructional materials, including library/reading corner resources where applicable.
- Maintain an organized bank of past papers, model essays, and revision aids to support examination preparation.
- Work collaboratively with the Director of Studies and fellow subject teachers to align academic planning.
- Participate in departmental meetings, staff briefings, and school-wide events.
- Collaborate with school leadership on co-curricular activities such as debate, drama, and public speaking programs.
- Engage parents and the local community in supporting students’ reading culture and language development where appropriate.
- Perform additional duties as assigned by school leadership as needs arise.
- Strong command of grammar, composition, comprehension, and literary analysis/criticism techniques.
- Strong command of English Language and Literature in English subject content across the secondary curriculum.
- Skilled in essay/composition marking, literary criticism, and facilitation of debate, drama, or oral presentation activities.
- Competent in lesson planning, assessment design, and academic record-keeping.
- Basic proficiency in using technology and instructional aids for lesson preparation and delivery.
- Capable of fostering a reading culture and encouraging creative expression among learners.
- Passionate about teaching and mentoring young people in language, reading, and communication skills.
- Patient, clear, and skilled at breaking down complex grammatical or literary concepts for learners at different levels.
- Strong organizational and time-management skills, balancing lesson planning, marking of essays/compositions, and co-curricular activities.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with students, staff, and parents.
- High level of integrity, responsibility, and accountability for school resources.
- Collaborative team player who contributes positively to the wider school community.
- Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in Education, with English Language and Literature in English as teaching subjects, or a related field.
- Minimum of 2 years’ teaching experience at secondary school level, preferably teaching English Language and/or Literature.
- Sound knowledge of the national secondary English Language and Literature curriculum, UNEB syllabus, and Ministry of Education and Sports guidelines.
- Registered/licensed with the relevant Ugandan teaching body where applicable (e.g., valid Teaching Practice Certificate/registration with the Ministry of Education and Sports).
- A demonstrated personal Christian faith and commitment to Christ-centered education.
JOB-6a82e947b2ea3 Vacancy title:
English/Literature Teacher Jobs at:
AsOne Ministries Deadline of this Job:
Friday, September 11 2026 Duty Station:
Luuka / Serere Community, Uganda | Uganda Summary
Date Posted: Monday, August 17 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed JOB DETAILS:
About AsOne Ministries AsOne Ministries is a Christ-centered, non-profit organization committed to making disciples of Jesus and creating sustainable solutions in education, enterprise, health, and agriculture. We exist to end spiritual, relational, and economic poverty one community at a time by investing in holistic development in rural, underserved communities across Uganda. Our mission is rooted in personal and communal transformation that reflects the love and truth of Christ. Position Summary The English/Literature Teacher is responsible for delivering high-quality, engaging, and effective instruction in English Language and Literature in English to secondary school students in the Serere community, in line with the national curriculum. The role combines strong subject mastery with practical, learner-centered teaching methods, equipping students with reading, writing, comprehension, oral communication, and critical/literary analysis skills needed for academic advancement and future careers. The English/Literature Teacher works closely with the Director of Studies, fellow subject teachers, and AsOne Ministries leadership to promote academic excellence and nurture students’ confidence in communication and the humanities within a Christ-centered learning environment. Key Responsibilities Curriculum Delivery & Instruction - Plan, prepare, and deliver English Language and Literature in English lessons in line with the national secondary curriculum and Uganda National Examinations Board (UNEB) syllabus requirements.
- Develop schemes of work, lesson plans, and assessment schedules for all assigned classes (O-Level and/or A-Level as applicable).
- Deliver clear, engaging lessons that build strong grammar, composition, comprehension, oral communication, and literary analysis skills.
- Use varied teaching methods, including guided reading, creative writing, debates, drama, and discussion-based analysis of set texts and poetry, to accommodate different learning styles and ability levels.
- Set, administer, and mark class tests, assignments, essays, and examinations, providing timely and constructive feedback.
- Track learner performance and progress, identifying gaps and providing remedial support where needed.
- Prepare students for national examinations (UCE/UACE) and internal assessments, ensuring full syllabus coverage within the academic calendar.
- Guide students in the study of prescribed literature set texts (novels, plays, poetry, short stories), oral literature, and functional/creative writing skills.
- Integrate values education, critical thinking, and communication skills relevant to everyday life, in line with Ministry of Education and Sports (MoES) guidelines.
Language & Literary Skills Development - Organize and supervise reading programs, spelling/vocabulary drills, and public speaking or debate sessions to strengthen learners’ language proficiency.
- Guide students in the correct use of grammar, punctuation, comprehension techniques, and essay/composition writing structures.
- Facilitate literary appreciation through class readings, drama performances, poetry recitals, and creative writing clubs.
- Coordinate with school administration on procurement of set texts, readers, dictionaries, and other language/literature resource materials.
- Organize debates, drama festivals, storytelling competitions, or literary exhibitions that reinforce classroom learning with real-world application.
Student Guidance & Mentorship - Mentor students interested in language, communication, media, law, and literature-related career paths, including further studies.
- Encourage participation in debate clubs, drama clubs, journalism/writing clubs, competitions, quizzes, and academic exhibitions.
- Provide guidance and support to students struggling with English Language or Literature concepts, including extra tuition where needed.
- Model discipline, articulate communication, and a strong work ethic that inspires confidence in language and literary skills, and reflects Christian values.
Resource & Records Management - Maintain accurate records of student attendance, performance, and continuous assessment in line with school policy.
- Contribute to the budgeting and procurement process for textbooks, set texts, readers, dictionaries, and teaching aids.
- Ensure proper care, maintenance, and stock control of textbooks, set texts, and instructional materials, including library/reading corner resources where applicable.
- Maintain an organized bank of past papers, model essays, and revision aids to support examination preparation.
Teamwork & Collaboration - Work collaboratively with the Director of Studies and fellow subject teachers to align academic planning.
- Participate in departmental meetings, staff briefings, and school-wide events.
- Collaborate with school leadership on co-curricular activities such as debate, drama, and public speaking programs.
- Engage parents and the local community in supporting students’ reading culture and language development where appropriate.
Other Duties - Perform additional duties as assigned by school leadership as needs arise.
What We’re Looking For Required Qualifications & Experience - Education: Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in Education, with English Language and Literature in English as teaching subjects, or a related field.
- Experience: Minimum of 2 years’ teaching experience at secondary school level, preferably teaching English Language and/or Literature.
- Sound knowledge of the national secondary English Language and Literature curriculum, UNEB syllabus, and Ministry of Education and Sports guidelines.
- Strong command of grammar, composition, comprehension, and literary analysis/criticism techniques.
- Registered/licensed with the relevant Ugandan teaching body where applicable (e.g., valid Teaching Practice Certificate/registration with the Ministry of Education and Sports).
- A demonstrated personal Christian faith and commitment to Christ-centered education.
Behavioral Competencies - Passionate about teaching and mentoring young people in language, reading, and communication skills.
- Patient, clear, and skilled at breaking down complex grammatical or literary concepts for learners at different levels.
- Strong organizational and time-management skills, balancing lesson planning, marking of essays/compositions, and co-curricular activities.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with students, staff, and parents.
- High level of integrity, responsibility, and accountability for school resources.
- Collaborative team player who contributes positively to the wider school community.
Technical Competencies - Strong command of English Language and Literature in English subject content across the secondary curriculum.
- Skilled in essay/composition marking, literary criticism, and facilitation of debate, drama, or oral presentation activities.
- Competent in lesson planning, assessment design, and academic record-keeping.
- Basic proficiency in using technology and instructional aids for lesson preparation and delivery.
- Capable of fostering a reading culture and encouraging creative expression among learners.
Equal Opportunity Statement AsOne Ministries is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without discrimination on any protected grounds. Your personal data will only be used for recruitment purposes and protected under the Data Protection Act. Note: We do not charge any fees at any stage of recruitment. Report any such requests immediately. Work Hours: 8 Experience in Months: 24 Level of Education: bachelor degree Job application procedure
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