Job Description
Greensteds International School – Nakuru - Kenya
Vacancy for September, 2022
Greensteds is a co-educational boarding and day school (IAPS and CIS) following the National Curriculum of England & Wales from Early Years to IGCSE, and A level.
We welcome applicants for the following position falling vacant in September, to join our dynamic and supportive teaching staff:
Mathematics Teacher (up to A-Level)
Greensteds School is situated 140 km north of Nairobi, in the heart of Kenya’s Rift Valley and within ten minutes’ drive of Lake Nakuru National Park. The School is set in a rural secluded, 50-acre site and is one of the leading International boarding schools in Kenya serving internationally minded parents all over the world.
Greensteds has a strong academic record yet places equal emphasis upon commitment to the wide ranging extra-curricular programme. Our Sport department complements and supplements our academic programme and teachers are expected to contribute in one or more of these areas.
Our aim is to provide an enjoyable and challenging learning experience where students are able to acquire all the skills and knowledge necessary for them to become future leaders of good character, ready to make a difference in a global society.
Job & Person Specification: Teacher of Maths
The opportunity has arisen to appoint an outstanding and inspirational practitioner who has the drive and ability to inspire our students to their best. Mathematics is a popular option choice at A Level. The department has an impressive track record of results and the successful candidate will continue to build upon this success. The successful candidate will be able to teach mathematics across the whole Senior School (Year 7-13), including IGCSE and A Level. The ability to offer Further Maths would be highly advantageous.
We are a non-selective school with a relatively wide ability range. Being able to inspire pupils of all abilities is essential.
The post holder will be accountable to the Head of Maths.
Applicants should have:
- At least a Bachelor’s Degree in Mathematics (BSc./B.Ed. Mathematics) or related field and a teaching qualification.
- Experience in teaching further Maths in the National Curriculum of England and Wales.
- Ability to lead the department is an added advantage
- Have or apply for a ICPC or Good Conduct Certificate
- Willingness to contribute fully to the boarding and extracurricular life of a busy, full boarding school.
Greensteds International School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all employees and volunteers to share that commitment. Employment is subject to suitable background checks, including the receipt of satisfactory references, one of which must be from the most recent employer.