Background:
Wasichana Wote Wasome
Project (WWW – ‘Let All Girls Read’) is a DFID funded project that aims to
improve school enrolment, retention, attendance and learning outcomes for
81,000 marginalised girls in Kenya.
Position: Instructional Coach - Nairobi
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The
project wishes to recruit four (4) instructional coaches in Nairobi.
The
incumbent will report to CfBT’s Regional Coordinator and will be assigned to a
cluster of complimentary (Non-public) schools within Non-formal settlements in
Nairobi urban slums.
The
key responsibility will be to support and coach teachers for improved learning
outcomes in Literacy and Numeracy in the project intervention schools.
Qualifications
- Minimum
of a P1 certificate in Primary Education or its equivalent.
- A
bachelor’s degree in Education is an added advantage;
- Five
years’ experience of teaching in primary school, with demonstrated skill
in teaching Literacy and Numeracy;
- Knowledge
and experience working in informal settlements;
- Skilled
in supportive observation of teachers and students and provision of
constructive feedback as teachers learn new skills;
- Excellent
written and oral communication skills in English and Kiswahili;
- High
level of integrity, interpersonal skills and professional responsibility;
- demonstrates
enthusiasm and commitment to improving education outcomes in marginalised
and hard to reach areas;
- Basic
IT skills such as email, Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel.
Please email your CV and cover Letter expressing interest to the
Project Lead, CfBT Education Trust, strictly via email: cfbt@cfbt-africa.com.
Application Deadline: Thursday 30, April 2015.
N/B: The position has a possible interaction with children, youth and disadvantaged communities and hence a background check will be done and a certificate of good conduct will be mandatory for every applicant.
