Key Stage 1 Teacher at Durham International Schools

Durham International Schools

  • Nairobi
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 1 day ago
Summary of Responsibilities and Accountabilities:
  • All professional duties including planning, preparation, teaching a broad and balanced curriculum, marking and assessment, giving feedback and reporting. Maintaining effective communication with parents.
  • The pastoral care, safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of all students.
  • Contributing to the busy life of the school through the co-curricular programme.
  • Supporting and driving the ethos, aims and values of the school.
  • Ensuring every child is included and achieves to their full potential.
  • All staff are expected to conduct themselves in accordance with the School’s Code of Conduct
Specific DutiesTeaching & Learning and Assessment
  • Plan and prepare learning activities and experiences for all children in line with the Key Stage 1 National Curriculum.
  • Deliver a broad and balanced creative education which enables every child to develop to their maximum potential in a dynamic and caring environment.
  • Teach all students enthusiastically and to a high standard, according to the educational needs of each individual child.
  • Create and maintain a well-managed and stimulating class environment which promotes positive learning
  • Provide opportunities for the use of digital technology within all areas of the curriculum.
  • Contribute to the Year Group team planning and organisation.
  • Establish and manage good relationships with parents/carers as partners in their children's learning.
  • Continuously assess, record and report on the development, progress and attainment of every child.
  • Mark classwork and homework in accordance with the school marking policy.
  • Communicate and consult with parents regarding the academic, physical, social and emotional development of their children
Pastoral Care and Promoting the Wellbeing of Students:
  • Incorporate the School’s mission, aims and core values into your working practice and be a positive role model to others.
  • Foster the personal, social and emotional development of all students. Provide guidance and advice to students and parents on educational and social matters.
  • Maintain high standards of behaviour and safeguard students’ health and safety both on the School premises and during school visits elsewhere.
Other Responsibilities:
  • Contribute to the busy life of the School through the extra-curricular programme.
  • Attend and contribute to staff meetings and discussions.
  • Actively participate in school activities and events, such as assemblies, plays, concerts, workshops, sports days, open events, trips and visits and fundraising ventures. Engage in continual self-assessment and keep current with curriculum and educational developments.
  • Contribute to the continuous cycle of improvement of curriculum, schemes of work and resources within the school. Person Specification
The successful candidate will:
  • Be a fully qualified teacher with a minimum of 2 years teaching experience.
  • Have a valid Teacher Services Commission Certificate (if applying from Kenya) or a PGCE or Qualified Teacher Status (for overseas applicants).
  • An enthusiastic and passionate educator
  • A team player Excellent interpersonal skills with students, colleagues and parents Adventurous, adaptable and excited by new experiences
Remuneration Terms and Conditions
  • The initial contract is for a period of two years, renewable thereafter.
  • Remuneration package in line with experience and qualifications, and will be commensurate with the responsibilities of the role.
  • Benefits include medical insurance and pension.
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