Teacher of EAL
Kampala International School Uganda
Uganda
- Expired
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- August 2019
- Apply by:
- 21 December 2018
Job overview
KISU is warm, vibrant, forward-looking and truly international school in Kampala, Uganda. We are CIS/NEASC accredited and an IB World School with 500 students aged 2 to 18 years from 58 countries. We offer the English National Curriculum, IGCSE’s and the IB Diploma Programme. We are blessed with great students, committed teachers and a beautiful, well-appointed campus, located close to the centre of the city.
We are seeking a committed and enthusiastic EAL teacher to start in August 2019.
The successful candidate will have a passion for supporting, and advocating for, young people in developing confidence and competence in the English language. We are a relatively small school so that, although the role mainly involves teaching EAL in our primary school, willingness to work with older children and to collaborate with Learning Support colleagues would be very welcome.
If you would relish the opportunity to work with great students and teachers in a school with undeniable forward momentum, then we would love to hear from you. Please do take a look at our website (www.kisu.com) to learn a little more about us.
Uganda is a very beautiful country with a reputation for economic and political stability and for welcoming visitors and Kampala makes an excellent base from which to explore the wonders of the region from the Mountain Gorillas of western Uganda to the historic treasures of Zanzibar.
Applications should be submitted by December 21st to recruitment@kisu.com ; please include
- a copy of your CV
- the names and contact details (including email addresses) of three professional referees
- a short cover letter outlining your educational philosophy and approaches to planning and facilitating learning
We expect to interview candidates in person in London in January. However, earlier interviews via Skype for outstanding candidates are a possibility.
The successful candidate must be willing for us to undertake rigorous safeguarding checks.
About Kampala International School Uganda
- Kampala International School Uganda
- Plot No 447 Block 213, Kyebando - Kisalosalo Road, Bukoto, Kampala
- Uganda
The School
Founded in 1993, Kampala International School, Uganda began as a small primary school with a curriculum based on the National Curriculum of England and Wales. KISU has evolved considerably over the years and has undertaken an ambitious programme of expansion and development. It now boasts a purpose built school with excellent sporting facilities. Despite this phenomenal growth, the School has maintained its original aims and teaching philosophy.
Aims & Ethos
Helping students fulfil their potential in all aspects of their development is our starting point. Students at KISU develop a keen sense of self-identity and positive self-esteem. Internationalism is valued highly and students develop a good understanding of their multi-cultural world. Academic excellence is achieved through high expectations, strong motivation, a challenging curriculum, constant encouragement and excellent teaching. The school offers a warm, friendly and imaginative environment where students are encouraged to discover and develop individual talents, whether they are intellectual, creative, or sporting.
The Enriched Curriculum
KISU has a programme of studies based on the National Curriculum of England and Wales. French is taught to all children from Year One upwards. A programme of personal, social and health education(PSHE) is implemented throughout the school. The curriculum has been adapted to reflect the international diversity of our school community and its location in Uganda.
Internationalism at KISU
Internationalism permeates every aspect of life at Kampala International School . It is outlined clearly in our school statements and visible throughout the curriculum. Moreover, it is apparent in the attitudes and values demonstrated by Kampala teachers and students.
KISU fosters and promotes cultural awareness, understanding, respect and sensitivity for all cultures. Students gain and develop knowledge, attitudes and values towards international understanding. They are encouraged to be aware of, and committed to, solutions for international problems through the development of an international attitude.
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