Early Years Teacher (with Lead responsibilities) - for 2-3yr olds

Rainbow International School is a well-established and admired coeducational day and boarding school in Kampala taking students from 18 months to 18 years, through IGCSE’s, A’ Levels and BTEC.

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.

Overview

Are you an outstanding Early Years Teacher? Do you want to take the next step in your career and move into a Leadership position? If so, we would love to hear from you! At Rainbow International School Uganda (RISU) we are looking for an experienced Early Years Teacher (with Lead responsibilities). The role is to teach in Early Years and with the extra responsibility to oversee all aspects of the Early Years phase. 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.

About us

RISU’s Early Years is housed in a bespoke and newly refurbished classroom and outdoor learning area, offering play-based learning for children from 18 months to 5 years old. We have an experienced team of Teachers, Teaching Assistants and Learning Assistants. Class sizes are small, with an average of 13 children per class. 

RISU has an experienced Senior Leadership Team with UK and international leadership experience. We are passionate about following best practice in Early Years. We work closely with our supportive community to provide an outstanding, holistic experience.

About the role

As a member of the RISU’s Middle Leadership Team, the post holder will participate in the leadership and management of RISU’s Early Years and Primary School and will be responsible for the quality of teaching and learning across the phase they lead, as well as overseeing the effective management of resources within Early Years. The position holder will oversee the Early Years team, and contribute to the RISU brand. A significant portion of the role will include coaching and mentoring staff within the phase, to ensure that teaching and learning continually improves - leadership time will be allocated for this. We are looking to appoint on a rolling 2-year contract.

What we're looking for:

We are looking for an outstanding Teacher with knowledge and experience of Early Years, who may already have some leadership experience within their setting. We would also consider someone ready to take the next step in their career. We are looking for someone who is equally happy dressing as a Minion as they are leading a training session for parents on safeguarding. You will be highly driven and motivated, have an eye for detail, work flexibly and creatively and, above all, pass your love of learning on to our children.

Candidates should have a good working knowledge of Google Apps and the confidence to work with IT.

Experience in an International school is an added advantage.

Qualifications:

• B.Ed. / PGCE / QTS in Early Years Education or Educated to degree level together with a PGDE/PGCE in Early Years Education

Experience:

• Be a qualified Early Years Teacher and have a thorough knowledge of the EYFS framework
• 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
• Be willing to take on opportunities to teach some lessons in other sections of the school should the opportunity arise
• Experience of working in an International school
• Have an advanced ability to use ICT to support and enhance learning in the classroom/your lessons
• Be able to engage, motivate and support children, colleagues and parents
• A working knowledge of Google Apps
• Experience of being fully involved in different after school extra-curricular activities
• Should be professional both in conduct and appearance and fully committed to the life of the school (including school events onsite and offsite)

The package:

• 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 Headteacher
• CPD opportunities
• Support in moving to Kampala
• An excellent government-sponsored saving scheme (NSSF) with 15% of your cumulative gross wage
• A competitive package, including travel, medical and housing for international recruits

Apply with the TES application form (insert application letter in the Supporting statement space in the form) and attach a detailed CV (with a passport photo on the top page). The application letter should state how the candidate meets the points listed in the “Experience” sections.

In the CV, please include the names and contact details of three professional referees (employers/line managers), one must be your current/most recent Head of School.

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

All applications should be addressed to the Principal and sent via the TES website.

Closing date: 23rd October 2024

*Interviews will take place on a rolling basis so early applications are encouraged. We reserve the right to appoint prior to the closing date for the right candidate. Expected to start in January 2025 or earlier, depending on availability.

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, 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)