Primary Teacher

Job description

Frontier Nkisu School is in the North-Western Province of Zambia. This purpose-built school, of over 770 pupils, is operated by Educore Services. It was established in 2015 to attend to the educational needs of children whose parents work at the local copper mine and the surrounding areas. Frontier Nkisu School offers schooling from Early Years to Grade 7.

Primary Teacher

Frontier Nkisu School, is seeking a suitably qualified, experienced, and enthusiastic Primary teacher. The appointee will report to the Head of School and directly contribute to all areas of development in the school and the curriculum. The appointee will also contribute to the co-curricular offering in the school.

Main Purpose of the Job
To provide quality primary education at Frontier Nkisu School in accordance with the school’s curriculum.

Good classroom management skills.
Able to prepare and deliver differentiated lessons and activities to students.
Able to supervise pupils during break duties.
Able to offer a club/activity and sport.
Able to add to the wider development of school life by contributing to events, activities, and school programmes.
Able to teach students using digital technology and proficient in the Microsoft suit.
Able to monitor and ensure student progression and development in their primary years.
Able to carry out assessments and report results to parents.

Qualifications Required

5 O Levels with a credit grade or better, including Mathematics and English.
Diploma in Primary Education / a degree is an added advantage.
TCZ registration and practicing license.
Experience in offering co-curricular activities
Experience of no less than 1 year in primary education

Key Attributes & Skills
The successful candidate will possess the following:

Creative in delivering motivating lessons that embrace digital literacy.
Select and use appropriate media to teach lessons.
Good communication and organisational skills
A high level of inter-personal skills and teamwork are essential.
Deep commitment to the holistic growth and development of learners.
Able to differentiate lessons according to ability groups.
Able to offer a variety of co-curricular activities and sport.
Enjoys living in a small rural community.
Self-driven and self-motivated individual who enjoys working with others in achieving the objectives of the larger organisation.

Due to Educore Services’ commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and criminal record.