About SEGA

Secondary Education for Girls Advancement (SEGA) is a non-profit organization (NGO) with offices at Mkundi area, Morogoro Municipal, Morogoro Region, mandated to operate in Tanzania mainland with registration No. 00NG/R2/0000232. SEGA’s mission is to educate and equip bright Tanzanian girls with academic, leadership, and business skills to unleash their individual talents and reach their full potential. SEGA programs include:

• The SEGA Girls Secondary School, The SEGA Girls Secondary School, located in the Mkundi area, Morogoro Municipal, provides quality holistic education for Form I – IV on different levels of scholarships. Its mission is to provide quality education for girls that fosters the development of academic excellence, strong values, healthy self-esteem, and independent thinking skills, with an emphasis on leadership, entrepreneurship, social responsibility, and environmental care.
• Continuing Education Scholarship Program, provides scholarships and mentorship opportunities for SEGA School graduates to pursue A-Levels, Vocational, certificate, Diploma and University degrees, empowering young women with practical skills and professional knowledge.
• Msichana wa Kisasa Community Outreach Program, which is a peer-to-peer community outreach initiative that empowers SEGA graduates to mentor girls aged 10 to 20 in various Tanzanian communities. The program focuses on health and hygiene education, life skills development, financial literacy, and entrepreneurship training. The program uses experienced SEGA alumnae to expand the school’s impact beyond its campus by fostering a network of empowered young women equipped to make informed decisions and contribute positively to their communities.
• SEGA Graduates Business Development Program, which provides small revolving funds and training opportunities to SEGA program graduates to run and sustain small businesses, promoting economic independence and entrepreneurial success.

Vacancy

1. Position: Chemistry and biology teacher – 1 post

Job description

Major function: The overall role responsibility of a Teacher at SEGA Girls Secondary School is to provide quality, participatory education opportunities for students which build both academic competence and practical skills to assist students to become self-reliant, contributing members of society upon graduation; and to contribute to the development of the SEGA Girls Secondary School as a quality, financially self-sufficient institution which may serve as a model to others.

Key responsibilities

R1. Lesson preparation/planning and materials development (30%)

Develops creative, participatory, and integrated learning opportunities for students in your assigned subject areas as per the Tanzanian national curriculum, and as per SEGA’s vision and values to provide quality academic and practical education which builds self-reliance and entrepreneurship (30%)

Develops schemes of work and lesson plans as per the content of the National Curriculum for Secondary students

Conducts detailed planning of classes that will actively involve students and engage them in higher-level thinking, specifically:

• Posing pre-planned high-level thinking questions which help students get to “the next level” of thinking and creativity
• Creating, identifying, and using a variety of teaching and learning materials appealing to different learning styles (charts, objects, songs)
• Varies teaching methods to stimulate students, such as the use of IT, video, small group discussion, hands-on and experiential learning, and other

R2. Teaching (40%)

Teaches classes to Secondary students as per the schedule developed, ensuring punctual attendance at all classes

Regularly assesses students against expected competencies within the secondary curriculum, ensuring students are on track, and prepares, administers, and marks tests and exams as required.

Develops solutions for struggling students (e.g. extra tuition, counselling, alternative modes of delivering material, etc.)

Provides extra tuition to students who lag and/or advanced content for fast learners, to the extent possible

R3. Supports individual student development (10%)

Assists each advisee student to develop her own personalized set of goals (academic, social, career) and action plan for achieving those goals. Assists students to think practically about their career and education aspirations post-SEGA and pursue opportunities in the school and outside of school to reach their goals.

Manages pupil behaviour and instils discipline in all students in and outside the classroom while at the same time creating a “safe” environment for vulnerable girls. Ensures a supportive, respectful communication style and culture within the school to model appropriate behaviour and build student confidence.

Alerts and keeps the Headmistress informed of all students’ progress, highlighting problems at an early stage

Performs any other duties as assigned by the Head

R4. Coordinates sports, clubs, and/or other extra-curricular activities (20%)

Helps engage students outside of class in essay competitions, subject clubs, debate programs, or other activities as assigned. Takes initiative and uses their own creativity to assist in the development of such programs

Professional qualifications and requirements

Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Education (Science), majoring in Chemistry and Biology, or an equivalent recognized qualification.

Teaching Experience: At least 2–3 years of teaching experience in Chemistry and Biology, preferably at secondary school level.

Subject Knowledge: Strong understanding of Chemistry and Biology concepts, theories, and practical applications.

Laboratory Skills: Ability to conduct, supervise, and demonstrate laboratory experiments safely.

Curriculum Knowledge: Good understanding of the national curriculum and examination requirements.

ICT Skills: Ability to use computers and digital teaching tools to support classroom instruction.

Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.

Classroom Management: Ability to maintain discipline and create a positive learning environment.

Professional Ethics: Demonstrate integrity, commitment, punctuality, responsibility, and adherence to institutional policies.

Ability to work well independently

Ability to communicate efficiently via email; and use MSWord and Excel

Willing to live and work in Morogoro, and commute to school each day

• Develops creative, participatory, and integrated learning opportunities for students in your assigned subject areas as per the Tanzanian national curriculum, and as per SEGA’s vision and values to provide quality academic and practical education which builds self-reliance and entrepreneurship (30%)
• Develops schemes of work and lesson plans as per the content of the National Curriculum for Secondary students
• Conducts detailed planning of classes that will actively involve students and engage them in higher-level thinking, specifically: Posing pre-planned high-level thinking questions which help students get to “the next level” of thinking and creativity
• Creating, identifying, and using a variety of teaching and learning materials appealing to different learning styles (charts, objects, songs)
• Varies teaching methods to stimulate students, such as the use of IT, video, small group discussion, hands-on and experiential learning, and other
• Teaches classes to Secondary students as per the schedule developed, ensuring punctual attendance at all classes
• Regularly assesses students against expected competencies within the secondary curriculum, ensuring students are on track, and prepares, administers, and marks tests and exams as required.
• Develops solutions for struggling students (e.g. extra tuition, counselling, alternative modes of delivering material, etc.)
• Provides extra tuition to students who lag and/or advanced content for fast learners, to the extent possible
• Assists each advisee student to develop her own personalized set of goals (academic, social, career) and action plan for achieving those goals. Assists students to think practically about their career and education aspirations post-SEGA and pursue opportunities in the school and outside of school to reach their goals.
• Manages pupil behaviour and instils discipline in all students in and outside the classroom while at the same time creating a “safe” environment for vulnerable girls. Ensures a supportive, respectful communication style and culture within the school to model appropriate behaviour and build student confidence.
• Alerts and keeps the Headmistress informed of all students’ progress, highlighting problems at an early stage
• Performs any other duties as assigned by the Head
• Helps engage students outside of class in essay competitions, subject clubs, debate programs, or other activities as assigned. Takes initiative and uses their own creativity to assist in the development of such programs

• Strong understanding of Chemistry and Biology concepts, theories, and practical applications.
• Ability to conduct, supervise, and demonstrate laboratory experiments safely.
• Good understanding of the national curriculum and examination requirements.
• Ability to use computers and digital teaching tools to support classroom instruction.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Ability to maintain discipline and create a positive learning environment.
• Demonstrate integrity, commitment, punctuality, responsibility, and adherence to institutional policies.
• Ability to work well independently
• Ability to communicate efficiently via email; and use MSWord and Excel

• Bachelor’s Degree in Education (Science), majoring in Chemistry and Biology, or an equivalent recognized qualification.