Section: Preparatory School

Reporting to: Head of Department

Responsible for: Student Outcomes

The Role:

The successful candidate will be required to teach Kiswahili and create an enabling and exciting environment for learning the subject. All students at the Preparatory school learn the language and though it is not an examinable subject, students should be able to understand and converse in Kiswahili.

Job Purpose:

• To implement and deliver an appropriately broad, balanced, relevant and differentiated learning and coaching for students


• To monitor and support the overall progress and development of students as a teacher and contribute to making Kiswahili exciting and vibrant.


• To facilitate and encourage a learning experience which provides students with the opportunity to achieve their individual potential


• To contribute to raising standards of student attainment


• To share and support the school’s responsibility to provide and monitor opportunities for personal and academic growth

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Ensure effective learning for all students through excellent teaching and delivery of well-planned and organised lessons across key stages.


• Assess, record and report on the development, progress and attainment of students.


• Use appropriate strategies to ensure outstanding student progress and well-being.


• Support the development of teaching materials and courses of study.


• Liaise with parents and support staff to ensure excellent attainment.


• Manage the behaviour of students in classrooms and around the school.


• Maintain an organised and well-presented learning environment for students.


• Contributing to the maintenance of a supportive and stimulating learning environment for all students


• Support and uphold the requirements of school polices.


• Adhere to the staff code of conduct.


• Be an effective teacher and role model.


• Be responsible for ensuring subject knowledge is developed and participate in staff training and development.


• Attend team/staff meetings and other staff engagements


• Participate in relevant administrative and organisational tasks.