This role is for a 2026 CBE Grade 6 Upper Primary Resident Teacher responsible for delivering an exceptional 21st Century learning experience for Nova Pioneer students. This opportunity is critical for contributing to the innovative network of schools focused on developing generations of innovators and leaders who will shape the African Century.
Responsibilities and Duties
- Provide a safe and secure environment for children to feel comfortable.
- Plan and execute appropriate activities for the children each day according to the curriculum, schemes of work, and lesson plans.
- Develop, review, and update schemes of work and lesson plans in line with the school curriculum in partnership with the Curriculum Development Manager.
- Set assessments for subject areas/topics when requested or called upon.
- Provide a variety of materials and resources for children to explore, manipulate, and use, both in learning activities and in imaginative play.
- Instruct and monitor students in the use and care of equipment and materials, in order to prevent injuries and damage.
- Organize and lead activities designed to promote physical, mental, and social development such as games, arts and crafts, music, and storytelling.
- Prepare materials, classrooms, and other indoor and outdoor spaces to facilitate creative play, learning, motor-skill activities, and safety.
- Observe and evaluate each child’s progress and provide a written report to the Principal, other school leaders, and parents.
- Monitor and keep record/reports of the children’s progress and development.
- Instruct students individually and in groups, adapting teaching methods to meet students' varying needs and interests.
- Assimilate arriving children to the school environment by greeting them, helping them remove outerwear, and selecting activities of interest to them.
- Establish and enforce rules for behavior, and policies and procedures to maintain order among students.
- Plan and supervise class projects, field trips, visits by guests, or other experiential activities, and guide students in learning from those activities.
- Attend professional meetings, educational conferences, and teacher training workshops in order to maintain and improve professional competence.
- Assist in bus loading and unloading.
- Any other duties as assigned by your Manager.
Skills and Qualifications
Required Qualifications and Experience:
- TSC (Teachers Service Commission) certificate is mandatory.
- A relevant degree in Education, P1 Diploma, or P1 Certificate.
- You must possess 3+ years of teaching experience.
Required Skills and Attributes:
- Good working skills with technology such as Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
- Exceptional communication skills, able to provide clear and effective written and verbal communication.
- Flexibility and openness to change – you handle uncertainty, complexity, and ambiguity well.
- Strong problem-solving skills – proactive in identifying and addressing issues thoroughly by finding appropriate solutions.
- Excitement about the organizational culture, including embracing mutual vulnerability and a firehose of feedback.
- A desire to further develop leadership skills and apply them to transform the lives of African youth.
