Key Stage 1 and 2 Class Teachers (Primary)

Rainbow International School is a coeducational 2 – 18 years day and boarding school in Kampala, Uganda. As the most established, reputable and largest International school in the country, we deliver the EYFS and IPC curricula in the Primary section, English National curriculum at Key Stage 3 and Cambridge IGCSE and Advanced Level in Key Stages 4 and 5. We also offer BTEC Level 3 courses as an alternative pathway to University.

Are you an outstanding Key Stage 1 or 2 Class Teacher with a passion for learning, fun and wide and holistic curriculums? If so, we would love to hear from you! At Rainbow International School Uganda (RISU) we are looking for Key Stage 1 and 2 Teachers.  In the role, you would work with a small and dedicated team of Teachers and Teaching Assistants to instil the love of learning in our 6 to 11 year olds.  We are looking for someone passionate, and fun who loves a challenge and adventure and wants to share their love of learning with our amazing children and Teachers.

The role:

RISU’s Key Stages 1 and 2 are housed in well-resourced classrooms, with small class sizes and Teaching Assistants in each class for Lower Primary and shared for Upper Primary.  We follow the English national curriculum, taught through White Rose Maths, Talk for Write, Drawing Club alongside the International Primary Curriculum. We are a busy school with lots of events, enrichments, and trips throughout the year, our children are keen learners and our parents are supportive.

RISU has an experienced senior leadership team with UK and international leadership experience.

The Post:

As a member of the RISU’s teaching team, the post holder will be responsible for teaching a class in either Key Stage 1 or 2. They will participate in the planning and running of enrichment/after school activities throughout the year, with a firm focus always on the learning happening in the classroom.  Our children love teachers who are excited about learning, funny, and who will listen to them.  They also appreciate a teacher who is fair in their decisions. 

We are looking for outstanding classroom practitioners within Key Stages 1 and 2, looking for an adventure in the tropics. You will be highly driven and motivated, have an eye for detail, and can work flexibly and creatively.

•  The successful candidate should have:
• - The motivation to achieve the very best for the children in our care and be relentless in the pursuit of excellence
• - Excellent interpersonal and leadership skills as well as the ability to inspire and challenge colleagues
• - Should have a minimum of three years teaching experience, after acquiring a teaching degree/PGCE/PGDE/QTS, in the UK or overseas in a British curriculum school

 - Experience of working with children of different ages in Key Stage 1 or 2

- Excellent communication skills

- A working knowledge of Google Apps and the confidence to work with IT in the classroom

In return we can offer:

- A firm commitment to you and your professional development

- Friendly, supportive, enthusiastic and hardworking colleagues, staff and school leaders

- Encouragement to develop new ideas and the opportunity to make a real difference

- Coaching and mentoring from the Primary Leadership Team

- CPD opportunities

- Support in moving to Kampala

- An excellent government-sponsored saving scheme (NSSF) with 15% of your cumulative gross wage released upon completion of your contract

*Experience in an International school is an added advantage

Qualifications:

• B.Ed. / PGCE / QTS in Primary Education

The package:

• Two-year initial contract – renewable by mutual consent
• Competitive salary
• Medical insurance
• Free furnished accommodation (within budget) for overseas hire
• Flights for overseas hire

Apply with the TES application form (insert your application letter in the Supporting statement space in the form) and attach a detailed CV (with a passport photo on the top page). In the CV, please include the names and contact details of three professional referees (recent & current Headteachers/Principals/Heads of School). 

*Do not attach certificates or reference letters at this stage.

Please disclose any convictions or cautions (if any) and a declaration that you are not barred from working with children.

All applications should be sent via the TES website.

Closing date: Sunday, 5th January 2025

*Early applications are encouraged. We reserve the right to appoint prior to closing date for the right candidate. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

For more information about the school please visit our website – www.risu.sc.ug and/or visit our Facebook page.

Rainbow International School Uganda is a safer recruitment school and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Applicants must be willing to undergo appropriate child protection screening and rigorous background checks (including contacting previous employers). The successful candidate must possess a valid passport and will be asked for a recent ICPC/Interpol check and the equivalent police Certificate of Good Conduct from the country of current residence/employment, police checks from countries where the candidate has previously lived or worked, notarised copies of relevant academic documents, yellow fever vaccination card and a pre-employment fit for work certification (as well as any other documents that may be required for work permit application for non-Ugandans and their family members).

We are an Equal Opportunities Employer (EOE)