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Jaffery Academy, Mombasa (JAM) is a
welcoming friendly school with a vibrant learning space incorporating the
latest technology to engage and inspire students.
The school provides high quality
education from the ages of 3 to 18 and follows the UK Curriculum (IGCSE, AS
& A Levels).
JAM is seeking to appoint an
innovative and inspirational Psychology who will be required to work in a fast
paced environment.
Overview of the position
Job title: Psychology Teacher
Section: Senior school (Year 7 to year
13)
Reporting To: Head of senior school
Subject to be taught: Psychology
Key responsibilities
·
Plan, evaluate, and revise curricula,
course content, and course materials and methods of instruction.
·
Delivering lessons to a range of
classes that cater for the needs and development of the students according to
age, ability and aptitude within their class.
·
Prepare schemes of work and lesson
plans according to the syllabus and translate them into learning experiences.
·
Provide individualized and small
group instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each
student.
·
Plan, initiate and guide the units of
study in respective subjects and use variety of instruction strategies.
·
Create and evaluate assessments of
each student’s academic work and social growth and keep records updated.
·
Communicate with parents on students’
progress.
·
Administer and mark assessments.
·
Communicate regularly and
constructively with students and staff.
·
Set and assign appropriate homework
on a regular basis to reinforce student learning and to prepare them for
further class activities.
·
Use teaching methods that are
engaging to students, stimulating intellectual curiosity including the use of
effective questioning, presentation and resources.
·
Establish and maintain standards of
student behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the
classroom.
·
Participate in curriculum development
programs as required
·
Supervise students in
out-of-classroom activities during the school day.
·
Participate in standardization/verification
and moderation of the subject as required.
Qualifications
·
A Bachelor’s Degree in Education with
Psychology as a major subject or a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Psychology with a
Post Graduate Diploma in Education.
·
Must be registered with Teachers
Service Commission (TSC).
·
At least five years teaching
experience.
·
Successful experience in teaching and
learning.
·
Knowledge and understanding of
current trends in teaching and learning practices.
·
Excellent interpersonal and
communication skills, and the ability to form effective relationships with all
stakeholder groups.
·
Role model for teaching and learning
across the school.
Job title: Sociology Teacher
Section: Senior school (Year 7 to year 13)
Reporting
To: Head of senior school
Subject
to be taught: Sociology
Key
responsibilities
·
Plan, evaluate, and revise curricula,
course content, and course materials and methods of instruction.
·
Prepare schemes of work and lesson
plans according to the syllabus and translate them into learning experiences.
·
Delivering lessons to a range of
classes that cater for the needs and development of the students according to
age, ability and aptitude within their class.
·
Advise students on academic and
vocational curricula, and on career issues.
·
Provide individualized and small
group instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each
student.
·
Select and obtain materials and
supplies such as textbooks
·
Plan, initiate and guide the units of
study in respective subjects and use variety of instruction strategies.
·
Create and evaluate assessments of
each student’s academic work and social growth and keep records updated.
·
Communicate with parents on students’
progress.
·
Administer and mark assessments.
·
Ensure close liaison and good
communications with other staff in matters concerning students.
·
Communicate regularly and
constructively with students and staff.
·
Set and assign appropriate homework
on a regular basis to reinforce student learning and to prepare them for
further class activities.
·
Use teaching methods that are
engaging to students, stimulating intellectual curiosity including the use of
effective questioning, presentation and resources.
·
Establish and maintain standards of
student behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the
classroom.
·
Participate in curriculum development
programs as required
·
Supervise students in out-of-classroom
activities during the school day.
·
Keep abreast of developments in their
field by reading current literature, talking with colleagues, and participating
in professional conferences.
·
Participate in
standardization/verification and moderation of the subject as required.
Qualifications
·
A Bachelor’s Degree in Education with
Sociology as a major subject or a Bachelor of Arts degree in Sociology with a
Postgraduate Diploma in Education.
·
Must be registered with Teachers
Service Commission (TSC).
·
At least five years teaching
experience.
·
Successful experience in teaching and
learning.
·
Knowledge and understanding of
current trends in teaching and learning practices.
·
Excellent interpersonal and
communication skills, and the ability to form effective relationships with all
stakeholder groups.
·
Role model for teaching and learning
across the school.
If you are qualified and motivated to
work in a school with an international curriculum, we would like to hear from
you.
Kindly submit your application
accompanied by a detailed CV and relevant documents to hro@jafferyacademy.org
not later than 15th June 2019.
The title of the email should be the
job title for the position you are applying for.