About the role

To spark curiosity and build a strong scientific foundation in Upper Primary learners through inquiry and hands-on learning. This prepares them for the Primary School Leaving Examination (PSLE) and for the UBORA Leadership STEM School.

Reports to: Head of Section

Overall accountability: The Science Teacher is accountable for the quality of Science teaching, for safe practical work, and for measurable learner progress and PSLE results in Science in Classes IV–VI.

Accountability question: Are Upper Primary learners developing scientific understanding and inquiry skills, improving term by term, and ready for STEM secondary education?

Key responsibilities

Lesson Planning & Delivery

• Prepare termly schemes of work and weekly lesson plans aligned with the Revised Curriculum for Basic Education (2025).
• Deliver competence-based Science lessons that include at least one practical or inquiry activity each week per class.
• Use the school environment, garden and local materials as living science resources.

Practical Work & Safety

• Plan, prepare and supervise safe experiments and demonstrations.
• Keep science materials and equipment safe, organised and recorded in an inventory, and check it every term.
• Teach and enforce safe practical habits.

Assessment & Learner Progress

• Give and mark exercises and practical reports, 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.

Candidate Class Preparation

• Prepare Class VI candidates for the PSLE with a structured revision plan and regular mock examinations.
• Track each candidate’s performance after every mock, and agree targeted improvement actions.

STEM Projects & Co-curricular Activities

• Lead or support a Science or STEM club, science fairs, and environmental or agricultural projects.
• Work with Lower STEM Secondary teachers on learners’ readiness for secondary Science.

Mentorship, Records & Reporting

• Serve as a class mentor, giving character and spiritual guidance.
• Keep accurate class registers, schemes of work, Scope and Sequence and lesson records.
• Submit termly subject performance reports to the Head of Section.

Minimum qualifications

Education: Bachelor's Degree in Education with Science (Biology, Chemistry or Physics) as a teaching subject

Experience: No prior experience required

Languages: English, Kiswahili

At least Grade C in CSEE in the science teaching subject, and at least Grade B in CSEE English

Ability to teach confidently in English

Basic ICT skills for teaching and record-keeping

Added advantage: At least 2 years’ experience teaching a candidate class in a primary school

Core competencies & skills

Science Subject Mastery

Inquiry-Based & Practical Teaching

Laboratory & Practical Safety

Assessment, Data Analysis & Remedial Teaching

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

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• Prepare termly schemes of work and weekly lesson plans aligned with the Revised Curriculum for Basic Education (2025).
• Deliver competence-based Science lessons that include at least one practical or inquiry activity each week per class.
• Use the school environment, garden and local materials as living science resources.
• Plan, prepare and supervise safe experiments and demonstrations.
• Keep science materials and equipment safe, organised and recorded in an inventory, and check it every term.
• Teach and enforce safe practical habits.
• Give and mark exercises and practical reports, 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 Class VI candidates for the PSLE with a structured revision plan and regular mock examinations.
• Track each candidate’s performance after every mock, and agree targeted improvement actions.
• Lead or support a Science or STEM club, science fairs, and environmental or agricultural projects.
• Work with Lower STEM Secondary teachers on learners’ readiness for secondary Science.
• Serve as a class mentor, giving character and spiritual guidance.
• Keep accurate class registers, schemes of work, Scope and Sequence and lesson records.
• Submit termly subject performance reports to the Head of Section.

• Science Subject Mastery
• Inquiry-Based & Practical Teaching
• Laboratory & Practical Safety
• Assessment, Data Analysis & Remedial Teaching
• Mentorship & Christian Character Formation
• Basic ICT skills for teaching and record-keeping
• Ability to teach confidently in English

• Bachelor's Degree in Education with Science (Biology, Chemistry or Physics) as a teaching subject
• At least Grade C in CSEE in the science teaching subject
• At least Grade B in CSEE English
• English
• Kiswahili