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Year 7 & 8 English Language and Global Perspectives Teacher

Galaxy International School Uganda

Kampala, Uganda

Shared accommodation near school / USD 250 monthly allowance

Airfare as allowance

Ongoing

Job
School

Contract Length: 1 year

Number of Vacancies: 2

Student Level:

Middle School, High School

Eligible Candidates:

University Graduate, Licensed Teacher, ESL Instructor

School Requirements:

Education Required: Bachelor
Minimum Teaching Experience: 2 years of teaching experience
Major: English language and Literature
Required Certificates:
Teaching Credential/License
TESL/TEFL Certificate over 100 hours
Work Visa Eligibility: United States (USA), United Kingdom (UK), Canada, South Africa, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, Netherlands

Additional School Requirements:

Preferably, Cambridge Professional Development Certificate(s)
Experience running a co curricular or an extracurricular activity
ESL teaching background is an added advantage
Ability to work in a fast paced environment

Job Benefits:

Net Monthly Salary
Health Insurance Package
Housing allowance
Sponsorship for Cambridge Professional Development courses
Contribution to National Social Security fund (refundable at the end of employment in Uganda),
Child education assistance (enrolled in GISU) Free Snack and Lunch at school Flight fee refund of up to USD 1,500,
On job training opportunities
Work permit processed and paid for by the school
Annual salary increment of USD 100 on renewal of contract for next academic year
Payment for all employment taxes (such as PAYE and LST)

Job Description:

The teacher reports to the Class Teacher / Head of Department / Coordinator.

Duties and Responsibilities:

A teacher at Galaxy International School Uganda (GISU) shall be required to fully comprehend and internalize the vision, mission, and guiding statements of GISU and conduct himself/herself by the cherished principles and practices of the school.

A teacher at GISU shall be required to perform the following professional duties:

Teaching:

Planning and preparing course outlines and lessons. Prepare daily lesson plans and use them
Teach according to the educational needs of the students assigned to him/her, including the setting and marking of work to be carried out by the students in school and at home
Assess, record, and report on the progress, development, and attainment levels of students

Assessments and Reports:

Provide or contribute to oral and written assessments, reports, and references relating to individual students and groups of students except in situations where doing so might be regarded as compromising a teacher’s position
Set, mark, and moderate examinations under the direction of the department head
Prepare end-of-term reports within the set deadlines
participate in arrangements for preparing students for external examinations and in assessing students for such examinations
Record and report students’ assessments and participate in arrangements for students’ presentations for and supervision of such examinations

Staff Professional Development/Training/Reviews/Meetings:

Participate, if required, in any scheme of staff development and performance review
Review from time to time his/her methods of teaching and programs of work
Participate in arrangements for his/her further training and professional development as a teacher
Advise and co-operate with the principal and teachers on the preparation and development of courses of study, teaching materials and programs, methods of teaching and assessment, and pastoral arrangement
Participate in meetings at the school that relate to the school curriculum or the administration or organization of the school, including pastoral arrangements

Discipline, Health and Safety:

Maintain good order and discipline among students in accordance with the policies of the school and safeguard their health and safety both when they are on the school premises and in school activities elsewhere
Ensure that all reasonable safety precautions are carried out about school activities
Check student appearance and lesson attendance

Working Time:

A full-time teacher shall be available for work on all school days in any year.

Other Duties:

Promote the general well-being and progress of individual students assigned to him/her
Provide professional, ethical, and pastoral guidance, direction, and advice to students on educational and social matters
Provide professional, ethical, and pastoral guidance to students on their further education and future careers including information about sources of more expert advice on specific questions
Make records of and reports on the personal and social needs of students except on occasions where doing so might be regarded as compromising a teacher’s position
Communicate and consult with the parents on educational and social matters related to the students
Communicate and cooperate with such persons or bodies outside the school as may be approved by the school authority
Participate in meetings arranged for any of the purposes described above
Adopt a positive approach to all students in the school with respect to capability, behavior, and cultural diversity
Work closely with department heads in setting and updating relevant schemes of work, curriculum materials, etc., including useful tips and CAL
Maintain a record of work and marks as agreed with the department head
Organize remedial sessions where necessary to meet targets
Prepare students thoroughly for good examination success, working with colleagues on strategies, targets, and revision programs
Set and mark homework following department policy. Check notebooks and return poor work
Teach a minimum of 24 periods per week
Perform any duty assigned by a senior person

This is a Direct to School Job

About the School:

Welcome to Galaxy International School Uganda!

Galaxy International School Uganda (GISU) provides international education to students between 2 and 19 years of age. From Early Years to Year, 13 students are taught using student-centred methods. Emphasis is on the development of the whole person. Students in Years 10 and 11 are prepared for the International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE) examinations and those in Years 12 and 13 are prepared for Cambridge AS/A Level examinations.

These examinations administered by Cambridge International Examinations (CIE) are recognized worldwide. The school is privately owned by a Board of Governors and the day-to-day running of the school is managed by the Principal. The school is staffed with qualified and experienced staff from the UK, USA, Canada, Australia, Europe, and East Africa.

Galaxy International School Uganda is accredited by the Council of International Schools (CIS) and is a Full Member School of the Association of International Schools in Africa (AISA).

Vision

“To be the best international school that empowers all students to be creative, self-reliant, respectful and moral individuals for a better world."

Mission

“To offer a contemporary and hollistic education in a safe environment.”

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This is a Direct to School Job

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