Summary of Responsibilities and Accountabilities:\u00a0<\/p>\n
\tAll professional duties including planning,\u00a0preparation, teaching a broad and balanced\u00a0curriculum, marking and assessment, giving\u00a0feedback and reporting.
\n\tMaintaining effective communication with parents.
\n\tThe pastoral care, safeguarding and promoting the\u00a0wellbeing of all students.
\n\tContributing to the busy life of the school through\u00a0the co-curricular programme.
\n\tSupporting and driving the ethos, aims and values\u00a0of the school.
\n\tEnsuring every child is included and achieves to\u00a0their full potential.
\n\tAll staff are expected to conduct themselves in\u00a0accordance with the School\u2019s Code of Conduct.<\/p>\n
Specific Duties\u00a0
\nTeaching & Learning and Assessment\u00a0<\/p>\n
\tPlan and prepare learning activities and experiences\u00a0for all children in line with the Key Stage 2 National\u00a0Curriculum.
\n\tDeliver a broad and balanced creative education\u00a0which enables every child to develop to their\u00a0maximum potential in a dynamic and caring\u00a0environment.
\n\tTeach all students enthusiastically and to a high\u00a0standard, according to the educational needs of\u00a0each individual child.
\n\tCreate and maintain a well-managed and\u00a0stimulating class environment which promotes\u00a0positive learning.
\n\tProvide opportunities for the use of digital\u00a0technology within all areas of the curriculum.
\n\tContribute to the Year Group team planning and\u00a0organisation.
\n\tEstablish and manage good relationships with\u00a0parents\/carers as partners in their children’s\u00a0learning.
\n\tContinuously assess, record and report on the\u00a0development, progress and attainment of every\u00a0child.
\n\tMark classwork and homework in accordance with\u00a0the school marking policy.
\n\tCommunicate and consult with parents regarding\u00a0the academic, physical, social and emotional\u00a0development of their children.<\/p>\n
Pastoral Care and Promoting the Wellbeing of Students:\u00a0<\/p>\n
\tIncorporate the School\u2019s mission, aims and core\u00a0
\n\tvalues into your working practice and be a positive\u00a0role model to others.
\n\tFoster the personal, social and emotional\u00a0development of all students.
\n\tProvide guidance and advice to students and\u00a0
\n\tparents on educational and social matters.
\n\tMaintain high standards of behaviour and safeguard\u00a0students\u2019 health and safety both on the School\u00a0premises and during school visits elsewhere.<\/p>\n
Other Responsibilities:\u00a0<\/p>\n
\tContribute to the busy life of the School through\u00a0the extra-curricular programme.
\n\tAttend and contribute to staff meetings and\u00a0discussions.
\n\tActively participate in school activities and events,\u00a0such as assemblies, plays, concerts, workshops,\u00a0sports days, open events, trips and visits and\u00a0fundraising ventures.
\n\tEngage in continual self-assessment and keep\u00a0current with curriculum and educational\u00a0developments.
\n\tContribute to the continuous cycle of improvement of curriculum, schemes of work and resources\u00a0within the school.<\/p>\n
Person Specification
\nThe successful candidate will:<\/p>\n
\tBe a fully qualified teacher with a minimum of 2\u00a0years teaching experience.
\n\tHave a valid Teacher Services Commission\u00a0Certificate (if applying from Kenya) or a PGCE or\u00a0Qualified Teacher Status (for overseas applicants).
\n\tAn enthusiastic and passionate educator
\n\tA team player\u00a0
\n\tExcellent interpersonal skills with students,\u00a0colleagues and parents
\n\tAdventurous, adaptable and excited by new\u00a0experiences\u00a0<\/p>\n
Remuneration Terms and Conditions\u00a0<\/p>\n
\tThe initial contract is for a period of two years, renewable thereafter.
\n\tRemuneration package in line with experience and qualifications, and will be commensurate with\u00a0the responsibilities of the role.
\n\tBenefits include medical insurance and pension<\/p>\n
go to method of application \u00bb<\/p>\n
Interested applicants are invited to send an application by email to hr@durhamkenya.com with the information listed below. The closing date for applications is 5th June 2026.Please be advised that an incomplete application form or applications that do not provide a Covering Letter and Application Form as stipulated, will unfortunately not be considered. A letter of application addressed to The Headteacher, of no more than one side of A4, explaining why you would like this role and the skills and experiences you can bring to it.A fully completed Durham International School Application FormThe names and accurate addresses, email addresses and telephone numbers of three referees, one of whom must be your current employer, to be completed in full in the Application Form.<\/p>\n
Apply Through:<\/p>\n
hr@durhamkenya.com<\/p>\n
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