Mathematics Teacher at Still I Rise

Department: Education

Direct Supervisor: Head of Teaching and Learning

Contract: Temporary, Renewable  

Compensation: Dependent on experience

We therefore hire educators who demonstrate genuine care for each child, a hunger to offer them the best, and an infectious passion for the curricular and extracurricular activities they lead. 

If you are a qualified mathematics teacher and this sounds like a challenge which suits you, we warmly invite you to apply!

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Plan, deliver and facilitate dynamic, active, and creative mathematics lessons for diverse classes of students aged 10-17. Create enhanced opportunities for real-life applications of concepts using available resources and project based learning.
• Deliver pre-prepared ICT and Sports classes on a weekly basis.
• Review and monitor the progress of all students and identify their individual learning needs. Differentiate instruction to meet those needs of the students, providing extra support to those students who are below grade level.
• Sensitively and appropriately provide pastoral care to our students from disadvantaged backgrounds. Handle urgent situations with consummate professionalism and in accordance with our Discipline Policy and Safeguarding Policy, utilising the school’s support network as necessary.
• Conduct regular formative and summative assessments, recording and reporting grades and performance.
• Attend and participate in regular professional development activities.
• Help our school excel with your participation and leadership in community engagement, competitions, school trips and other dynamic activities.
• Contribute to the development and leadership of our extracurricular programmes.
• Under the supervision of the School Principals and Education Department provide feedback on quality and wellbeing to ensure programmes are designed, implemented, monitored, and evaluated to maximise positive impact on vulnerable children.

ESSENTIAL CRITERIA

• Native or proficient knowledge of the English language written and oral;
• Kenyan nationality;
• Teaching Service Commission (TSC) Number;
• Academic or Professional Certificates;
• Completion of CRB/Background check;
• Bachelor’s degree in Maths, Education or related field or equivalent training and experience;
• At least one year’s teaching experience;
• Practised belief that any child can learn and enjoy mathematics;
• Competent ICT skills;
• Enthusiasm for leading occasional basic Physical Education (fitness and sport) classes;
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and organisational skills;
• Ability to mentor students on a daily basis;
• Resilience in a challenging and changing environment;
• The curiosity and willingness to develop and practice modern teaching techniques;
• Determined team player.

DESIRABLE CRITERIA 

• Experience teaching low-achieving students
• Experience working with refugee populations
• Experience working with vulnerable people
• Experience in Child Safeguarding and Protection