Durham International School provides a first-class all-around educational experience. All pupils, from age 3 through to 18, enjoy equality of opportunity necessary to fulfill their potential, are well-prepared for further education, and have the confidence to face an ever-changing global environment. To ensure this, Durham School provides a broad and balanced curriculum of GCSEs, iGCSEs, and A-Levels and places great emphasis on giving pupils the flexibility to choose the curriculum which best suits them.
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 Duties
Teaching & Learning and Assessment
- Plan and prepare learning activities and experiences for all children in line with the Key Stage 2 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
- Fully qualified teacher with a minimum of 2 years teaching experience.
- Valid Teacher Services Commission (TSC) Certificate (for candidates in Kenya) or PGCE/Qualified Teacher Status (for overseas applicants).
- An enthusiastic and passionate educator.
- Excellent interpersonal skills with students, colleagues, and parents.
- A team player who is adventurous, adaptable, and excited by new experiences.
Remuneration and Terms
- The initial contract is for a period of two years, renewable thereafter.
- Remuneration package in line with experience and qualifications, commensurate with the responsibilities of the role.
- Benefits include medical insurance and pension.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should apply via the online portal by visiting https://www.myjobmag.co.ke/apply-now/1205526 which redirects to the Durham International Schools application site.
