About the role

To teach Business Studies and Economics at Ordinary Level (Form I–IV) with practical, real-world relevance. This prepares learners for the CSEE and for UBORA’s employment and enterprise pathway.

Reports to: Head of Department

Overall accountability: The Business & Economics Teacher is accountable for the quality of teaching, for measurable learner progress and CSEE results in the assigned subjects, and for building practical business skills in learners.

Accountability question: Are Form I–IV learners mastering Business Studies and Economics, achieving strong CSEE results, and gaining practical enterprise skills?

Key responsibilities

Lesson Planning & Delivery

• Prepare termly schemes of work and weekly lesson plans aligned with the national curriculum for Form I–IV.
• Teach Business Studies, Commerce, Book-keeping or Economics through competence-based, learner-centred methods.
• Use local business case studies, market visits and real data to make lessons practical.

Assessment & Learner Progress

• Give and mark exercises and assignments, and return them with feedback within 3 working days.
• Set and mark monthly tests and termly examinations, and analyse the results for every class.
• Run remedial support for learners below the expected level.

CSEE Preparation

• Prepare Form IV candidates for the CSEE with a structured revision plan, past papers and mock examinations.
• Track each candidate’s performance after every mock, and agree targeted improvement actions.

Practical Enterprise Learning

• Guide learners through at least one practical project each year, such as a student mini-enterprise, market survey or business plan.
• Work with the Business & Internship Hub on entrepreneurship clubs and business exposure visits.

Mentorship & Discipleship

• Serve as a form mentor, and take part in Christian fellowship and discipleship groups.
• Model integrity, stewardship and servant leadership in business and in daily life.

Records & Reporting

• Keep accurate class registers, schemes of work, Scope and Sequence and lesson records.
• Submit termly subject performance reports to the Head of Department.

Minimum qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's Degree in Education with two teaching subjects from Business Studies, Commerce, Book-keeping or Economics
• Experience: No prior experience required
• Languages: English, Kiswahili
• At least Grade C in CSEE in both teaching subjects, and at least Grade B in CSEE English
• Ability to teach confidently in English
• Added advantage: Experience preparing Form IV candidates for the CSEE

Core competencies & skills

• Business Studies & Economics Subject Mastery
• Competence-Based & Practical Teaching
• Assessment, Data Analysis & Examination Preparation
• Enterprise & Real-World Learning Facilitation
• Mentorship & Christian Character Formation

What we offer

• 2-year fixed-term contract, including a 3–6 month probation period
• Start date: January 2027
• Competitive remuneration set by UBORA’s Board-approved Compensation Schedule. Teachers’ salaries are benchmarked at or above the Government TGTS scale
• A clear career pathway with defined grades, Continuous Professional Development (CPD) and promotion based on merit
• Starting grade depends on verified qualifications and experience, in line with UBORA’s Scheme of Service

• Prepare termly schemes of work and weekly lesson plans aligned with the national curriculum for Form I–IV.
• Teach Business Studies, Commerce, Book-keeping or Economics through competence-based, learner-centred methods.
• Use local business case studies, market visits and real data to make lessons practical.
• Give and mark exercises and assignments, and return them with feedback within 3 working days.
• Set and mark monthly tests and termly examinations, and analyse the results for every class.
• Run remedial support for learners below the expected level.
• Prepare Form IV candidates for the CSEE with a structured revision plan, past papers and mock examinations.
• Track each candidate’s performance after every mock, and agree targeted improvement actions.
• Guide learners through at least one practical project each year, such as a student mini-enterprise, market survey or business plan.
• Work with the Business & Internship Hub on entrepreneurship clubs and business exposure visits.
• Serve as a form mentor, and take part in Christian fellowship and discipleship groups.
• Model integrity, stewardship and servant leadership in business and in daily life.
• Keep accurate class registers, schemes of work, Scope and Sequence and lesson records.
• Submit termly subject performance reports to the Head of Department.

• Business Studies & Economics Subject Mastery
• Competence-Based & Practical Teaching
• Assessment, Data Analysis & Examination Preparation
• Enterprise & Real-World Learning Facilitation
• Mentorship & Christian Character Formation
• Ability to teach confidently in English

• Bachelor's Degree in Education with two teaching subjects from Business Studies, Commerce, Book-keeping or Economics
• At least Grade C in CSEE in both teaching subjects
• At least Grade B in CSEE English