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

Openings: 1

• 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
• English
• Kiswahili
• 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