Secondary School Teacher of English (KS 3-KS 5)

Established in 1965, Hillcrest International School is a leading British Curriculum School located in the leafy Karen suburb - Nairobi, Kenya. We have an established status and a long-standing reputation within East Africa. We cater for children aged 18 months to young adults aged 18 years.  

We pride ourselves in being an inclusive school, that inspires our students to achieve their personal excellence. We are a diverse international community representing over 50 nationalities. Our low student-teacher ratios guarantee a student-centered and personalized learning approach. 

Over 85% of our Sixth Form graduates secure places at their first choice of University in the UK, USA, Canada, Australia amongst others. We are accredited by COBIS, IAPS, AQA, Edexcel, HMC and ISI.

The Role in summary: 

The secondary school runs from Year 9 to Year 13 and has a student population of about 300. This is a vibrant community, whose students, parents and teachers work collaboratively within an atmosphere of mutual respect. The secondary school follows the British National Curriculum and administers Pearson, CAIE & AQA exams.

The successful candidate will teach English across the secondary school. S/he will be responsible for student outcomes, curriculum delivery, and stimulate the students’ curiosity to learn. The department follows the British National Curriculum (BNC) and exams are largely Cambridge International Examination (CIE). The teacher will join an outstanding English department with supportive colleagues. 

In addition to working with exceptional colleagues and students, the successful candidate will receive a 2-year renewable contract, a competitive salary and other benefits some of which include: 

• Comprehensive Medical Insurance, 

• Flights, inclusive of baggage allowance, from and to home country,

• Settling allowance,

• Tuition discount of 75% for two children, where applicable, 

The Candidate Brief below contains a detailed Job Description, Person Specification and useful information about remuneration, recruitment timelines and our school. 

How to Apply:

To apply for this role, please complete the application form on this page and email it to recruitment@hillcrest.ac.ke no later than 09 February,   2022. 

Safeguarding:

Hillcrest International Schools is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our students; Successful candidates will be subjected to thorough screening to ascertain suitability to work with children and will be required to provide a DBS, ICPC or national equivalent of a Certificate of Police Clearance.