Vacancy title:
Key Stage 1 Teacher

[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Education, and Training, Category: Education, Management]

Jobs at:
Durham International School

Deadline of this Job:
Friday, November 14 2025

Duty Station:
Nairobi | Nairobi | Kenya

Summary
Date Posted: Monday, October 27 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

Job Description Summary of Responsibilities and Accountabilities: Strategic Direction Specific Duties Teaching & Learning and Assessment All professional duties including planning, preparation, teaching a broad and balanced curriculum, marking and assessment, giving feedback and reporting. Maintaining effective communication with parents. The pastoral care, safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of all students. Contributing to the busy life of the school through the co-curricular programme. Supporting and driving the ethos, aims and values of the school. Ensuring every child is included and achieves to their full potential. All staff are expected to conduct themselves in accordance with the School’s Code of Conduct. Title: Key Stage 1 Teacher Reporting to: The Headteacher Location: Nairobi, Kenya Plan and prepare learning activities and experiences for all children in line with the EYFS Framework and Key Stage 1 National Curriculum. Deliver a broad and balanced creative education which enables every child to develop to their maximum potential in a dynamic and caring environment. Teach all students enthusiastically and to a high standard, according to the educational needs of each individual child. Pastoral Care and Promoting the Wellbeing of Students: Other Responsibilities: Create and maintain a well-managed and stimulating class environment which promotes positive learning. Provide opportunities for the use of digital technology within all areas of the curriculum. Contribute to the Year Group team planning and organisation. Establish and manage good relationships with parents/carers as partners in their children's learning. Continuously assess, record and report on the development, progress and attainment of every child. Mark classwork and homework in accordance with the school marking policy. Communicate and consult with parents regarding the academic, physical, social and emotional development of their children. Incorporate the School’s mission, aims and core values into your working practice and be a positive role model to others. Foster the personal, social and emotional development of all students. Provide guidance and advice to students and parents on educational and social matters. Maintain high standards of behaviour and safeguard students’ health and safety both on the School premises and during school visits elsewhere. Contribute to the busy life of the School through the extra-curricular programme. Attend and contribute to staff meetings and discussions. Actively participate in school activities and events, such as assemblies, plays, concerts, workshops, sports days, open events, trips and visits and fundraising ventures. Engage in continual self-assessment and keep current with curriculum and educational developments. Contribute to the continuous cycle of improvement of curriculum, schemes of work and resources within the School. Person Specification The successful candidate will Be a fully qualified teacher with a minimum of 2 years teaching experience. Have a valid Teacher Services Commission Certificate (if applying from Kenya) or a PGCE or Qualified Teacher Status (for overseas applicants). An enthusiastic and passionate educator A team player Excellent interpersonal skills with students, colleagues and parents Adventurous, adaptable and excited by new experiences Confidentiality References will only be requested at short-list stage and we will let you know before we approach referees. The Interview Only short-listed applicants will be contacted for interviews. All interviews will be held online. Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and the school reserves the right to make an earlier appointment. We would recommend that candidates apply at the earliest possible time.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 24

Level of Education: bachelor degree

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Application Process

• A letter of application addressed to The Headteacher, Prep School, of no more than one side of A4 explaining why you would like this role and the skills and experiences you can bring to it.
• A fully completed Durham International School Application Form - Click here
• The names and accurate addresses and telephone numbers of three referees, one of whom must be your current employer, to be completed in full in the Application Form.

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