Senior Teacher

Reports To:               Head Teacher

Job Summary          

The Senior Teacher will be responsible for the academic welfare of the Junior School Section of Jonathan Gloag Academy (JGA).

Key Managerial Duties and Responsibilities Include:

·        Advise teachers on the interpretation of the curriculum through:

·        Checking on schemes of work every term

·        Checking of lesson plans and notes every week

·        Checking of records of work every week

·        Ensuring effective teaching in your section through:

·        Monitoring attendance and punctuality of teachers

·        In consultation with the Head Teacher and Academic Dean, distribute teaching duties

·        Advise on ways of improving delivery of lessons

·        Maintain pupils’ reports and assessment records

·        Interview prospective pupils in your section, in consultation with the Head Teacher.

·        Appoint and supervise the bell ringer in your section

·        Be a member of the discipline committee

·        Be a member of the timetable committee

·        Make mid-term reports to the Head Teacher based on the stipulated performance indicators

·        Participate in Termly and end of year staff performance appraisals

·        General welfare of the staff in your section

·        Any other duties as detailed by the school management

Social Liaison

·        Lead by example as a teacher and to motivate those working under you to work as teams. 

·        Work towards the creation and sustenance of an environment conducive to learning

·        Work towards the physical, mental, emotional and spiritual development of the children in our care.

Qualifications and Experience

• Must be a Bachelor’s Degree in Education holder or equivalent from a university recognized by the government of Kenya
• A Master’s Degree in Education will be an added advantage
• Meets Chapter Six(6) of the Constitution
• Should be an excellent teacher with at least 2 years of proven experience with  the curriculum based competency (CBC) in a similar role
• English Language Teaching is a mandatory requirement
• Must be registered by the Teachers Service Commission (TSC)
• Proven track record in teaching in senior roles
• Strong leadership and demonstrated skills in management with ability to build strong and highly motivated team.
• Excellent Computer Skills, Information Systems, MS Office and Databases

Attributes: Skilled and Knowledgeable, well organized, result – oriented, high standards of ethics, integrity, empathetic among other positive attributes and accountability, Strong interpersonal and communication skills (written and oral)

How to Apply:

Qualified Candidates are requested to apply by sending in their respective cover letter and current updated cv latest Friday 17th Dec 2024.