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.”

Qualifications and Minimum Requirements:

• Certification to teach secondary education in French or a related qualification
• French language proficiency of at least C1 level under CEFR standards
• Minimum two years’ experience teaching French at secondary and middle school level
• Demonstrated passion for French language, cultural exploration, and communication
• Experience integrating content thematically and conceptually
• Understanding of Mastery-Based Learning, Universal Design for Learning, and Project-Based Learning
• Strong assessment, curriculum development, and instructional skills
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills
• Strong alignment with Woodland Star’s mission and values
• Letters of recommendation
• Current police background check / Certificate of Good Conduct
• Original academic and personal documents required for securing a Kenyan work permit, where applicable
• Completed Woodland Star application and supporting documentation

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver engaging French as a Foreign Language lessons to Secondary and Middle Years learners
• Implement curriculum and learning activities aligned with academic and French language proficiency standards
• Integrate language acquisition, cultural exploration, and conceptual themes into classroom learning
• Design and implement assessments that measure language development and academic progress
• Use assessment data to refine curriculum and inform instructional practice
• Support learners in developing listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills in French
• Create consistent expectations and provide guidance and support for student behaviour
• Foster curiosity, confidence, communication, and appreciation for French-speaking cultures
• Collaborate with colleagues on curriculum development, grade-level activities, and school-wide initiatives
• Communicate effectively with students, families, and colleagues in a culturally responsive manner
• Participate in school events, projects, and community initiatives
• Contribute to field studies and learning experiences, including termly travel of up to two weeks where required
• Uphold Woodland Star’s mission, values, safeguarding expectations, and Behaviour Code

• Deliver engaging French as a Foreign Language lessons to Secondary and Middle Years learners
• Implement curriculum and learning activities aligned with academic and French language proficiency standards
• Integrate language acquisition, cultural exploration, and conceptual themes into classroom learning
• Design and implement assessments that measure language development and academic progress
• Use assessment data to refine curriculum and inform instructional practice
• Support learners in developing listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills in French
• Create consistent expectations and provide guidance and support for student behaviour
• Foster curiosity, confidence, communication, and appreciation for French-speaking cultures
• Collaborate with colleagues on curriculum development, grade-level activities, and school-wide initiatives
• Communicate effectively with students, families, and colleagues in a culturally responsive manner
• Participate in school events, projects, and community initiatives
• Contribute to field studies and learning experiences, including termly travel of up to two weeks where required
• Uphold Woodland Star’s mission, values, safeguarding expectations, and Behaviour Code

• French language proficiency (C1 level)
• Teaching French as a Foreign Language
• Curriculum development
• Instructional skills
• Assessment design and implementation
• Communication skills
• Collaboration skills
• Cultural responsiveness
• Mastery-Based Learning
• Universal Design for Learning
• Project-Based Learning

• Certification to teach secondary education in French or a related qualification
• French language proficiency of at least C1 level under CEFR standards
• Minimum two years’ experience teaching French at secondary and middle school level
• Demonstrated passion for French language, cultural exploration, and communication
• Experience integrating content thematically and conceptually
• Understanding of Mastery-Based Learning, Universal Design for Learning, and Project-Based Learning
• Strong assessment, curriculum development, and instructional skills
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills
• Strong alignment with Woodland Star’s mission and values
• Letters of recommendation
• Current police background check / Certificate of Good Conduct
• Original academic and personal documents required for securing a Kenyan work permit, where applicable
• Completed Woodland Star application and supporting documentation