A leading independent school in Kenya offering an outstanding educational experience to children aged between 2 and 13 years. B - To provide a Broad and Balanced educational experience that will ensure the development of the whole child. A - To encourage an Ambition to excel - in all areas of school life. N - To create a Nurturing environment so tha...
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- Open Jobs
- Teaching Assistant
- Teacher of Humanities
- Method of Application
- Job TypeFull Time
- QualificationBA/BSc/HND
- Experience
- LocationNairobi
- Job FieldEducation / Teaching 
Duties and Responsibilities associated with the post include:
- Assist the class teacher with daily classroom activities
- Work with individual pupils
- Help with the preparation, planning and resourcing of lessons.
- Lead and plan for small groups in for example phonics/spellings, reading, writing, Numeracy.
- Give regular feedback on the pupils to the class teacher.
- Ensure specific materials and supplies are ready for teacher, classroom use.
- Prepare instructional materials and displays as instructed.
- Maintain safety in the classroom.
- Perform necessary clerical duties for example photocopying, laminating and filing.
- Assist with operation of equipment for example computer, audio-visual, iPads.
- Carry out instructional exercises assigned by the class teacher to work with pupils of differing abilities.
- Monitor pupil behaviour and encourage positive behaviour management.
- Supervise the class in the absence of the class teacher.
- Be flexible when asked to cover in other year groups (Year 1 - Year 4)
- Help to supervise playtime both in and outside the classroom.
- Help to supervise changing for PE and Swimming.
- Accompany school trips when required.
- Listen to pupils read regularly and note down purposeful comments
- Assist with class assemblies and school plays
- Help in the classroom at break and lunchtimes
- Ensure classroom displays and the classroom is ready to receive pupils
- Accompany classes to specialist lessons
- Lead afternoon activities when required
- Create a safe and stimulating learning environment
- Work collaboratively with other TAs and CAs
- Take part in ongoing school training
- Be involved in any other duties as may be assigned from time to time and which are
- reasonably within your contract of employment
- Attend meetings
The teacher needs to:
- Be a fully qualified and experienced teacher with a valid TSC number
- Be able to build good relationships with pupils, parents and families
- Be able to build good relationships with colleagues
- Be able to use initiative, show flexibility and be adaptable
- Be pro-active as a part of The Banda School staff team and possess the desire to be fully involved in all aspects of life in a leading preparatory school
- Be punctual and use preparation time appropriately
- Be a good communicator with adults and children
- Show good organisational skills
- Show a competent level of written English
- If possible, be able to use ICT in teaching. Familiarity with using interactive screens and iPads is an advantage
- Present a clean Police Clearance Certificate
- Safeguard and promote the welfare of the pupils
- Job TypeFull Time
- QualificationBA/BSc/HND
- Experience
- LocationNairobi
- Job FieldEducation / Teaching 
- Each academic department is headed by a Head of Department, who is responsible for the syllabus and the overseeing of teaching in that subject.
- Subject teachers are often involved in one or more departments and their role is to provide specialist subject teaching from Year 5 to Year 8 depending on the department.
Main Duties:
- To teach Geography and/or History to Years 5 to 8.
- To take responsibility for planning and implementing appropriate work programmes for all pupils in the designated class, within the framework of national and school policies.
- To support and drive the ethos, aims and values of the school
- To maintain and use assessment records and report on pupils’ progress to staff, and to parents and carers, in accordance with school policy.
- The ability to coach sport could be an advantage.
Responsibilities:
- To plan work for classes in accordance with national and curriculum policies and in cooperation with the Head of Department, to ensure that the pupils experience a broad, balanced, relevant and stimulating curriculum relevant to the age group being taught.
- To liaise with the Head of Department and other members of the Department concerning curriculum, schemes of work, teaching methods etc. to provide continuity and uniformity within the Department.
- To follow and implement school policies and procedures.
- To ensure that the learning experience matches the individual needs of the pupils in your classes – giving each child an opportunity to achieve to the best of his/her capability.
- To evaluate your teaching and use this evaluation to improve and develop teaching strategies.
- To make appropriate educational provision for pupils with learning difficulties and for those children with EAL, with support from The Banda’s Learning Development Centre.
- To create a secure, happy and stimulating environment, maintaining the highest standards of organisation and discipline.
- To provide well-planned, creative and engaging learning experiences for pupils.
- To maintain a high standard of display and a stimulating environment, in the classroom andin other areas of the school.
- To liaise with parents concerning pupils' academic progress and attend Parents' Meetings to discuss the academic progress of pupils.
- To write detailed reports on each pupil when required.
- To perform duties, as requested by the Headmaster, for supervising the pupils outside the classroom (e.g. lunch/break).
- To cover for any colleague who cannot attend school for any reason and to provide cover work for colleagues when absent from school.
- To attend regular staff meetings and INSETs, before, during and after school hours, when required.
- To run a Co-Curricular Programme activity once a week and assist in sporting, dramatic and musical events when required.
- To be committed to the School’s Continuing Professional Development programme.
- To maintain professional levels of conduct and uphold the School’s dress code.
- In addition to the above, a Subject Teacher in the Upper School may also be a Form Tutor in charge of a class and be required to perform all of the associated duties.
The applicant needs to:
- Possess a degree or equivalent teaching qualification.
- Have experience of working in British Curriculum Schools.
- Possess the desire to be fully involved in all aspects of the life of a leading preparatory school.
- Be pro-active as a part of The Banda School team.
- Possess a love of teaching to children of all abilities and passion for the development of academic excellence.
- Be able to build good relationships with parents and families.
- Be able to build good relationships with colleagues.
- Be able to create a stimulating and engaging learning environment.
- Be able to use initiative, show flexibility and be adaptable.
- Be punctual and use time appropriately.
- Be a good communicator with adults and children.
- Show good organisational skills.
- Show a competent level of written English.
- Be experienced in using ICT in teaching, as a tool for research and for communication.
- Present a clean Certificate of Good Conduct or International Child Protection Certificate (ICPC).
- Safeguard and promote the welfare of the pupils.
- Keep up to date with educational developments and be committed to continual personal and professional development.
Method of Application
A completed Application Form and Covering Letter should be sent to applications@bandaschool.com. All applications should reach the Headmaster by Friday 28th February 2025 latest.
