Background

We’re looking for qualified and passionate Primary Teacher (Science and Technology).

Want to work for one of the largest charities of its kind in Africa? Are you passionate about providing students with quality education? Are you dedicated to making a difference in your teaching career by inspiring students? Does it sound like we are talking about you? Keep reading!

About us

The School of St Jude is a pioneering leader in charitable education within Africa. Every year, we give 1,800 students with free, quality education, 100’s of graduates with access to higher education and provide more than 20,000 government school students with quality teachers. St Jude’s is funded by generous supporters from around the world who make our mission of giving bright, poor Tanzanian students a free, quality education possible.

Who are you?

A highly-motivated teacher with excellent attention to detail, who loves working with students and can facilitate a holistic learning curriculum.

You are able to develop, monitor and evaluate lesson plans, schemes of work, lesson notes and examinations.

You understand the importance of ECA’s (Extra Curricular Activities) and can inspire and mentor students to participate.

A responsible and hard-working person who enjoys taking on extra duties such as being on duty, leading assemblies, guiding projects and being a member of various school committees.

You strive for academic and moral excellence and encourage students to aim high and achieve.

What we’re looking for

• A Tanzanian who holds a Diploma/Bachelor’s Degree in Education (Primary School). You must have graduated from an Accredited University in East Africa with excellent academic performance records.
• Minimum of Three (3) years of teaching experience at the Primary level with an outstanding performance from top performing English medium schools.
• Strong ability to deliver NECTA curriculum content using modern teaching methods and strategies that support a competency-based approach to learning and assessments.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English as a medium of instruction.
• A well-rounded, independent and mature individual with a diverse knowledge in Education and one that observes teaching ethics and demonstrates a refreshing approach to teaching.
• A teacher with a vibrant, diligent and motivating personality for our students.
• An individual who is able to adapt to our school’s diverse Policies and Procedures (including working over the weekends when required).
• An individual capable of teaching Science subjects. However, being able to teach all Primary school subjects is an added advantage.
• Competent female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

Why us

An opportunity to use your talents and expertise to fight poverty through education and make a positive impact in the lives of thousands of students in Arusha, Tanzania.

A flexible and supportive community of international and local employees.

Ample opportunities for career progression and development.

Mid-morning tea and lunch (during working days).

• Diploma/Bachelor’s Degree in Education (Primary School) from an Accredited University in East Africa with excellent academic performance records.
• Minimum of Three (3) years of teaching experience at the Primary level with an outstanding performance from top performing English medium schools.
• Strong ability to deliver NECTA curriculum content using modern teaching methods and strategies that support a competency-based approach to learning and assessments.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English as a medium of instruction.
• A well-rounded, independent and mature individual with a diverse knowledge in Education and one that observes teaching ethics and demonstrates a refreshing approach to teaching.
• A teacher with a vibrant, diligent and motivating personality for our students.
• An individual who is able to adapt to our school’s diverse Policies and Procedures (including working over the weekends when required).
• An individual capable of teaching Science subjects.