Job Title: Â History Teacher (full time)
Organisation: 7Hills International School
Duty Station:Â Â Kampala, Uganda
About US:
Named for the seven hills on which Kampala is built, 7 Hills International School was founded by a group of like-minded parents living in Uganda who were looking for a secondary school with the quality of teaching and care that they wanted for their children. They created 7Hills to provide an affordable international secondary education that develops the whole child – intellectually, emotionally and physically, and provides a safe and stimulating environment for them to learn. A school that inspires children to reach their full potential by teaching them to express themselves, think critically, solve problems, enjoy what they are learning, and become lifelong learners.
Job Summary: Â Â 7Hills International School is looking to appoint enthusiastic and experienced teachers for August 2024.
Positions Available:
History Teacher (full time)
- Possibility to combine any of the teaching positions with an academic coordinator leadership role.
- Possibility to combine any part time roles into a full time teaching position.
- Candidates with the ability to teach across disciplines will be preferred.
7Hills International School is in its sixth year, and follows the innovative IMYC Curriculum for Years 7 to 9, IGCSEs for Years 10 to 11, and A-level for Years 12 to 13. 7Hills is seeking teachers who will be fully involved in every aspect of school life, to inspire students to reach their full potential by fostering curiosity and an interest in learning. This is an exciting role for someone who wishes to contribute to the development of a not for profit school within a supportive teaching staff with strong links to parents and the local community.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- To develop schemes of work and lesson plans in line with the appropriate curriculum guidelines and objectives (IMYC, IGCSE, A-level).
- To facilitate learning by establishing a positive and supportive relationship with pupils and by their organisation of learning resources and the classroom learning environment.
- To develop and foster the appropriate skills and social abilities to enable the optimum development of children, according to age, ability and aptitude.
- To assess and record progress.
- To link pupils’ knowledge to earlier learning and develop ways to encourage it further.
- To fulfil all obligations with regard to duties and expectations outside of the classroom in line with the Staff Handbook.
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Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- Bachelor Degree in relevant subject from a recognized institution.
- Recognised teaching qualification (preferably degree or postgraduate qualification).
- Preferably two or more years teaching experience at an appropriate level.
- Experience in an international school with the IBDP, IGCSE and/or A-level programmes will be an added advantage.
- Evidence of previous successful teaching experience
- Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of child development, curriculum development, effective instructional strategies, learning assessment and diagnosis, and research related to learning.
- Demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing, and demonstrate active listening skills.
- Demonstrate the ability to use technology for word processing, data management and communications.
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Description: Secondary Teacher Job Description
How to Apply:
Candidates who are interested in joining our team should write a letter of application responding to the following questions:
Why do you want to teach? (100 words)
What is the biggest challenge in education right now? (200 words)
How do you demonstrate the following competencies through your practice and experience? (500 words)
Please refer to the attached document: Our Competencies
https://docs.google.com/document/d/13Omhfk6dAMYuwlM6mkcy4urmSdMIUTDQ-i0lawxF_C8/edit?usp=sharing
Candidates should also include a detailed curriculum vitae and the names and email addresses of two referees.
Candidates are strongly advised to read our guide for applicants before applying – A Guide for Applicants, Download Here
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Only candidates with a strong understanding of the school’s mission and vision will be considered.
A completed application should be sent to recruitment
7hillskampala.com
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