To consolidate early literacy, numeracy and foundational competences in Classes I–III. The teacher guides young learners from play-based learning to structured, competence-based learning, in a safe and nurturing Christ-centred classroom.

Reports to:

Head of Section

Overall accountability:

The Lower Primary Teacher is accountable for the safety and wellbeing of every learner in the class, and for each learner’s measurable progress in reading, writing and numeracy.

Accountability question:

Are the learners in my class safe, loved, and reading, writing and counting at or above their expected level?

Key responsibilities

Teaching & Learning

• Teach the core subjects (Kiswahili, English, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies and Religious/Values Education) using competence-based methods.
• Prepare termly schemes of work and weekly lesson plans aligned with the Revised Curriculum for Basic Education (2025).
• Use phonics, storytelling, songs, manipulatives and play to build reading and number skills.

Literacy & Numeracy Assessment

• Assess each learner’s reading and numeracy level at the start, middle and end of every term.
• Keep an individual progress record for every learner.
• Prepare learners for national primary assessments.

Learner Support & Inclusion

• Identify learners who need remedial or special-needs support within the first 4 weeks of term, and refer them to the Head of Section.
• Deliver weekly small-group catch-up sessions for learners who are behind.

Child Safety, Wellbeing & Discipleship

• Maintain a safe, warm and orderly classroom in line with UBORA’s Child Safeguarding Policy.
• Lead or co-lead a weekly class devotion or chapel time, and integrate Biblical values into daily routines.

Parent Partnership

• Communicate with parents and guardians on each learner’s progress at least once every term.
• Work with the Social Worker and Preschool teachers on welfare issues and on smooth transition into Class I.

Records & Reporting

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

Minimum qualifications

Education:

Diploma in Early Childhood Education

Experience:

3+ years

Languages:

English, Kiswahili

At least 3 years’ teaching experience in Lower Primary (Classes I–III) in a reputable school

Strong skills in teaching early literacy and numeracy in both English and Kiswahili

A child-protection interview forms part of the selection process

Added advantage:

Experience with the competence-based Revised Curriculum (2025)

Core competencies & skills

• Early Literacy & Numeracy Teaching
• Child Development & Competence-Based Pedagogy
• Classroom Management & Child Safeguarding
• Learner Assessment & Remedial Support
• Nurture, Discipleship & Parent Partnership

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

• Teach the core subjects (Kiswahili, English, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies and Religious/Values Education) using competence-based methods.
• Prepare termly schemes of work and weekly lesson plans aligned with the Revised Curriculum for Basic Education (2025).
• Use phonics, storytelling, songs, manipulatives and play to build reading and number skills.
• Assess each learner’s reading and numeracy level at the start, middle and end of every term.
• Keep an individual progress record for every learner.
• Prepare learners for national primary assessments.
• Identify learners who need remedial or special-needs support within the first 4 weeks of term, and refer them to the Head of Section.
• Deliver weekly small-group catch-up sessions for learners who are behind.
• Maintain a safe, warm and orderly classroom in line with UBORA’s Child Safeguarding Policy.
• Lead or co-lead a weekly class devotion or chapel time, and integrate Biblical values into daily routines.
• Communicate with parents and guardians on each learner’s progress at least once every term.
• Work with the Social Worker and Preschool teachers on welfare issues and on smooth transition into Class I.
• Keep accurate class registers, schemes of work, Scope and Sequence and lesson records.
• Submit termly class progress reports to the Head of Section.

• Early Literacy & Numeracy Teaching
• Child Development & Competence-Based Pedagogy
• Classroom Management & Child Safeguarding
• Learner Assessment & Remedial Support
• Nurture, Discipleship & Parent Partnership
• English
• Kiswahili

• Diploma in Early Childhood Education
• At least 3 years’ teaching experience in Lower Primary (Classes I–III) in a reputable school
• Strong skills in teaching early literacy and numeracy in both English and Kiswahili
• A child-protection interview forms part of the selection process
• Experience with the competence-based Revised Curriculum (2025)