Secondary Years Language & Literature Teacher job at Woodland Star International School
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Secondary Years Language & Literature Teacher
2026-07-21T12:21:06+00:00
Woodland Star International School
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FULL_TIME
Nairobi
Nairobi
00100
Kenya
Education, and Training
Education, Teachers & Education
KES
MONTH
2026-07-31T17:00:00+00:00
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Woodland Star International School has an Early Years, Primary Years, Middle Years and High School program, all on one beautiful, green campus. Woodland Star International School’s mantra is "ad astra per aspera,” meaning "through hardships to the stars.”

Ideal Candidates:

Reflective, collaborative educators with a passion for English Language & Literature, inquiry-based learning, and developing confident communicators. Candidates should be committed to high academic standards, inclusive teaching practices, and creating engaging learning experiences that inspire a lifelong love of language and literature.

Qualifications and Minimum Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Education or higher
  • Valid teacher certification (preferred)
  • Minimum two years’ teaching experience (Kenyan applicants)
  • Minimum five years’ teaching experience (International applicants)
  • Valid TSC Number for Kenyan applicants
  • International or multicultural teaching experience (preferred)
  • Strong understanding of language and literature instruction, assessment, and curriculum design
  • Excellent classroom management, communication, and collaboration skills
  • Strong alignment with Woodland Star’s mission and values
  • Current police clearance/background check
  • Certified copies of academic and professional qualifications
  • At least two professional references, including one from a current supervisor

Key Responsibilities:

  • Deliver engaging, inquiry-based English Language & Literature lessons aligned with Common Core Standards
  • Design meaningful learning experiences that integrate language, literature, and media studies through conceptual and thematic teaching
  • Foster an inclusive, supportive, and academically challenging classroom environment
  • Develop and implement formative and summative assessments to monitor learner progress and inform instruction
  • Differentiate teaching strategies to meet the diverse needs of learners
  • Support students in developing critical thinking, communication, creativity, and analytical skills through reading, writing, speaking, and discussion
  • Collaborate with colleagues on curriculum planning, assessment, student wellbeing, and professional learning
  • Build positive relationships with learners and families through effective communication
  • Uphold Woodland Star’s mission, values, Behaviour Code, and commitment to environmental sustainability
  • Participate actively in school events, projects, and wider community initiatives
  • Engage in continuous professional learning and reflective teaching practice

 

  • Deliver engaging, inquiry-based English Language & Literature lessons aligned with Common Core Standards
  • Design meaningful learning experiences that integrate language, literature, and media studies through conceptual and thematic teaching
  • Foster an inclusive, supportive, and academically challenging classroom environment
  • Develop and implement formative and summative assessments to monitor learner progress and inform instruction
  • Differentiate teaching strategies to meet the diverse needs of learners
  • Support students in developing critical thinking, communication, creativity, and analytical skills through reading, writing, speaking, and discussion
  • Collaborate with colleagues on curriculum planning, assessment, student wellbeing, and professional learning
  • Build positive relationships with learners and families through effective communication
  • Uphold Woodland Star’s mission, values, Behaviour Code, and commitment to environmental sustainability
  • Participate actively in school events, projects, and wider community initiatives
  • Engage in continuous professional learning and reflective teaching practice
  • Excellent classroom management
  • Communication skills
  • Collaboration skills
  • Strong understanding of language and literature instruction, assessment, and curriculum design
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Education or higher
  • Valid teacher certification (preferred)
  • Minimum two years’ teaching experience (Kenyan applicants)
  • Minimum five years’ teaching experience (International applicants)
  • Valid TSC Number for Kenyan applicants
  • International or multicultural teaching experience (preferred)
  • Strong alignment with Woodland Star’s mission and values
  • Current police clearance/background check
  • Certified copies of academic and professional qualifications
  • At least two professional references, including one from a current supervisor
bachelor degree
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JOB-6a5f64325e76e

Vacancy title:
Secondary Years Language & Literature Teacher

[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Education, and Training, Category: Education, Teachers & Education]

Jobs at:
Woodland Star International School

Deadline of this Job:
Friday, July 31 2026

Duty Station:
Nairobi | Nairobi

Summary
Date Posted: Tuesday, July 21 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

Woodland Star International School has an Early Years, Primary Years, Middle Years and High School program, all on one beautiful, green campus. Woodland Star International School’s mantra is "ad astra per aspera,” meaning "through hardships to the stars.”

Ideal Candidates:

Reflective, collaborative educators with a passion for English Language & Literature, inquiry-based learning, and developing confident communicators. Candidates should be committed to high academic standards, inclusive teaching practices, and creating engaging learning experiences that inspire a lifelong love of language and literature.

Qualifications and Minimum Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Education or higher
  • Valid teacher certification (preferred)
  • Minimum two years’ teaching experience (Kenyan applicants)
  • Minimum five years’ teaching experience (International applicants)
  • Valid TSC Number for Kenyan applicants
  • International or multicultural teaching experience (preferred)
  • Strong understanding of language and literature instruction, assessment, and curriculum design
  • Excellent classroom management, communication, and collaboration skills
  • Strong alignment with Woodland Star’s mission and values
  • Current police clearance/background check
  • Certified copies of academic and professional qualifications
  • At least two professional references, including one from a current supervisor

Key Responsibilities:

  • Deliver engaging, inquiry-based English Language & Literature lessons aligned with Common Core Standards
  • Design meaningful learning experiences that integrate language, literature, and media studies through conceptual and thematic teaching
  • Foster an inclusive, supportive, and academically challenging classroom environment
  • Develop and implement formative and summative assessments to monitor learner progress and inform instruction
  • Differentiate teaching strategies to meet the diverse needs of learners
  • Support students in developing critical thinking, communication, creativity, and analytical skills through reading, writing, speaking, and discussion
  • Collaborate with colleagues on curriculum planning, assessment, student wellbeing, and professional learning
  • Build positive relationships with learners and families through effective communication
  • Uphold Woodland Star’s mission, values, Behaviour Code, and commitment to environmental sustainability
  • Participate actively in school events, projects, and wider community initiatives
  • Engage in continuous professional learning and reflective teaching practice

 

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 24

Level of Education: bachelor degree

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Job Info
Job Category: Education/ Academic/ Teaching jobs in Kenya
Job Type: Full-time
Deadline of this Job: Friday, July 31 2026
Duty Station: Nairobi | Nairobi
Posted: 21-07-2026
No of Jobs: 1
Start Publishing: 21-07-2026
Stop Publishing (Put date of 2030): 10-10-2076
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