Company Overview

Nova Pioneer Education Group is a Pan-African independent school network offering preschool through secondary education for students from ages 3 through 19. We prepare the next generation of leaders and innovators through world-class teaching methods with an emphasis on 21st century skills. We established Nova Pioneer because we believe education should ...

Role Description

This is a full-time, on-site role for a Key Stage 3 English and Literature Teacher based at Nova Pioneer in Athi River.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging English and Literature lessons aligned with Key Stage 3 curricula, using innovative teaching methods that foster critical thinking, creativity, and strong literacy skills.
• Prepare lesson plans, teach classes, assess student progress, provide timely feedback, and maintain accurate records.
• Collaborate with colleagues on curriculum development, contribute to department initiatives, and participate in staff meetings and school events.
• Support student well-being, manage classroom behavior positively, and communicate regularly with parents and guardians about learner progress.

Qualifications

• Strong English Teaching and Teaching skills, with proven experience instructing Key Stage 3 or equivalent middle school learners.
• Solid Lesson Planning and Education skills, including the ability to design age-appropriate, curriculum-aligned units and assessments.
• Excellent Communication skills, including clear written and verbal communication with students, colleagues, and families.
• Relevant teaching qualification, such as a Bachelor’s degree in Education, English, Literature, or a related field, and recognized teacher training or certification.
• Experience with learner-centered, inquiry-based, or competency-based teaching approaches, ideally within an international or innovative school environment.
• Ability to integrate technology into teaching and learning, and to use data to inform instruction and support diverse learning needs.
• Strong classroom management skills, a commitment to safeguarding and child protection, and alignment with Nova Pioneer’s mission and values.

We are seeking a passionate English & Literature Teacher to inspire a love for literature while helping learners build critical thinking, communication, and problem-solving skills. Experience teaching Computing, Global Perspectives, or Humanities, as well as a background as a Cambridge Examiner, is highly advantageous.

• Plan and deliver engaging English and Literature lessons aligned with Key Stage 3 curricula, using innovative teaching methods that foster critical thinking, creativity, and strong literacy skills.
• Prepare lesson plans, teach classes, assess student progress, provide timely feedback, and maintain accurate records.
• Collaborate with colleagues on curriculum development, contribute to department initiatives, and participate in staff meetings and school events.
• Support student well-being, manage classroom behavior positively, and communicate regularly with parents and guardians about learner progress.

• English Teaching
• Teaching
• Lesson Planning
• Education
• Communication
• Classroom management
• Safeguarding
• Child protection
• Integrating technology
• Data-driven instruction
• Supporting diverse learning needs

• Proven experience instructing Key Stage 3 or equivalent middle school learners.
• Ability to design age-appropriate, curriculum-aligned units and assessments.
• Clear written and verbal communication with students, colleagues, and families.
• Relevant teaching qualification, such as a Bachelor’s degree in Education, English, Literature, or a related field, and recognized teacher training or certification.
• Experience with learner-centered, inquiry-based, or competency-based teaching approaches, ideally within an international or innovative school environment.
• Experience teaching Computing, Global Perspectives, or Humanities is advantageous.
• Background as a Cambridge Examiner is highly advantageous.