English Teacher at SABIS International School

Job Description

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); SABIS is a global education network that has an active presence in 20 countries on five continents. Schools in the SABIS® Network educate over 70, students and implement a proven, proprietary system. SABIS® Network schools provide students with a top-quality education that prepares them to meet the challenges of a changing world. The SABIS® International School – Runda in Kenya will soon open its doors. The school will be located on a campus of 80, m² within the Runda neighborhood. The state-of-the-art campus will include, in its first phase, academic buildings for Kindergarten and the lower school, a mini-gymnasium and pool, playground dedicated for the Kindergarten, and playground for the lower school, a performing arts centre and cafeteria in addition to an administration block and services building. Like other schools in the SABIS® Network, SABIS® International School – Runda will be a multinational, non-selective, co-educational, independent, English medium school serving both the local and international communities. English will be used as the main language of instruction in delivering an international curriculum. Having achieved fluency in English, SABIS® International School – Runda students will be prepared for admission to top universities around the world and will be competitive in the global marketplace.

Job Purpose:

Enabling the success of students and helping in academic achievement to reach their potential through the implementation of the SABIS® curriculum and philosophy and through the consistent use of the SABIS® teaching methodology

Key Responsibilities:

Teaching using the provided lesson plans (may also be asked to develop such plans based on provided pacing charts as relevant and needed) for their subject(s) in order to be able to teach using the SABIS® point system. Marking of exams related to their subject matter in accordance with the schedule and material provided by the department. Discussing disciplinary and student performance issues with the Academic Quality Controller (AQC) and head of department (HOD) as needed. Implementing the SABIS® point system to ensure an environment conducive to learning in the classroom. Providing support by invigilating exams as needed in an adequate and properly managed exam environment. Providing support for the academically low performing students, to help improve and get motivated to reach their potential. Develop and/or follow external exams preparation by going through past papers as planned in the structured revision schedule ( When applicable to specific grade). Aiding in duties that may include testing children, substituting for absent teachers , organizing children for lunches and buses, controlling traffic (vehicles and people), and other administrative duties that may be assigned to him/her by the school SABIS® management. Preparing and participating in activity plans for all such student life related events such as but not limited to art, open house and physical education in coordination with the student life coordinator. Attending training sessions when needed and as per the request of school management in order to enhance their understanding of the SABIS® system improving their performance Performing such other related tasks or projects as they arise and as delegated by the school SABIS® management

Ideal Requirements:

Bachelor degree in a related subject matter and/or equivalent English Proficient / Native English Speaker (depending on subject) PGCE certification is a must MS Office needed components Communication Skills Ability to work within a team