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Year 7 & 8 English Language and Global Perspectives Teacher
- Middle School, High School
- University Graduate, Licensed Teacher, ESL Instructor
- Bachelor
- 2 years of teaching experience
- English language and Literature
- Teaching Credential/LicenseTESL/TEFL Certificate over 100 hours
- United States (USA), United Kingdom (UK), Canada, South Africa, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, Netherlands
- 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
- 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)
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
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.”
Uganda, commonly referred to as the “Pearl of Africa” is not only a true cultural melting pot in Africa. It also offers fantastic career opportunities for both licensed and ESL teachers at the country’s many international, language and public schools.
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