Sociology Teacher Job at Jaffery Academy

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Jaffery Academy, Mombasa (JAM) is a welcoming friendly school with a vibrant learning space incorporating the latest technology to engage and inspire students.

The school provides high quality education from the ages of 3 to 18 and follows the UK Curriculum (IGCSE, AS & A Levels).

JAM is seeking to appoint an innovative and inspirational Sociology Teacher who will be required to work in a fast paced environment.

Overview of the position

Job title: Sociology Teacher

Section: Senior school (Year 7 to year 13)

Reporting To: Head of senior school

Subject to be taught: Sociology

Key responsibilities

• Plan, evaluate, and revise curricula, course content, and course materials and methods of instruction.
• Prepare schemes of work and lesson plans according to the syllabus and translate them into learning experiences.
• Delivering lessons to a range of classes that cater for the needs and development of the students according to age, ability and aptitude within their class.
• Advise students on academic and vocational curricula, and on career issues.
• Provide individualized and small group instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each student.
• Select and obtain materials and supplies such as textbooks
• Plan, initiate and guide the units of study in respective subjects and use variety of instruction strategies.
• Create and evaluate assessments of each student’s academic work and social growth and keep records updated.
• Communicate with parents on students’ progress.
• Administer and mark assessments.
• Ensure close liaison and good communications with other staff in matters concerning students.
• Communicate regularly and constructively with students and staff.
• Set and assign appropriate homework on a regular basis to reinforce student learning and to prepare them for further class activities.
• Use teaching methods that are engaging to students, stimulating intellectual curiosity including the use of effective questioning, presentation and resources.
• Establish and maintain standards of student behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom.
• Participate in curriculum development programs as required
• Supervise students in out-of-classroom activities during the school day.
• Keep abreast of developments in their field by reading current literature, talking with colleagues, and participating in professional conferences.
• Participate in standardization/verification and moderation of the subject as required.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Education with Sociology as a major subject or a Bachelor of Arts degree in Sociology with a Postgraduate Diploma in Education.
• Must be registered with Teachers Service Commission (TSC).
• At least five years teaching experience.
• Successful experience in teaching and learning.
• Knowledge and understanding of current trends in teaching and learning practices.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, and the ability to form effective relationships with all stakeholder groups.
• Role model for teaching and learning across the school.

If you are qualified and motivated to work in a school with an international curriculum, we would like to hear from you.

Kindly submit your application accompanied by a detailed CV and relevant documents to hro@jafferyacademy.org not later than 15th June 2019.

The title of the email should be the job title for the position you are applying for.