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Role Overview This teaching position focuses on delivering English Language and Literature lessons that prioritise inquiry, conceptual understanding, and student-centred discovery. Day to day, you will plan and facilitate lessons that challenge learners to think critically, express themselves clearly, and engage deeply with texts and media – all while aligning with Common Core Standards. Your work directly supports the school’s aim to nurture confident communicators and lifelong readers, writers, and thinkers within a collaborative, values-driven community. Key Responsibilities • Plan and facilitate inquiry-based English and Literature lessons that weave together language, literary texts, and media studies through conceptual and thematic approaches. • Create a classroom culture that is both inclusive and academically challenging, where every student feels safe to speak, question, and explore ideas. • Design and administer a balanced mix of formative and summative assessments to track progress, diagnose learning needs, and adjust instruction in real time. • Differentiate instruction to address a wide range of learner readiness levels, interests, and language backgrounds – ensuring all students can access rigorous content. • Develop core competencies in students, including critical thinking, analytical reading, persuasive writing, speaking, and collaborative discussion skills. • Work closely with colleagues on curriculum mapping, cross-curricular planning, student-wellbeing initiatives, and shared professional learning agendas. • Communicate proactively with families about student progress, classroom activities, and ways to support learning at home, building trusting partnerships. • Uphold and model the school’s mission, values, behaviour expectations, and environmental sustainability commitments in all interactions and routines. • Participate actively in school events, community projects, and extracurricular activities that enrich the wider school culture. • Engage in continuous reflection and professional development, regularly examining your own practice to grow as an educator. Requirements & Qualifications • Education: Bachelor’s degree in Education or a higher degree, with a focus on English Language and Literature or a closely related field. • Certification: Valid teacher certification is preferred; Kenyan applicants must hold a valid TSC number. • Experience: At least two years of full-time teaching experience for Kenyan candidates, and a minimum of five years for international applicants. • International background: Prior experience teaching in multicultural or international school settings is viewed favourably. • Instructional expertise: Strong command of language and literature pedagogy, including curriculum design, assessment, and the use of inquiry-based methodologies. • Classroom and interpersonal skills: Proven ability to manage a dynamic classroom, communicate clearly with diverse stakeholders, and collaborate effectively within a team. • Mission alignment: Demonstrated commitment to the school’s educational philosophy, inclusive practices, and values. • Compliance documents: Current police clearance or background check; certified copies of all academic and professional certificates; at least two professional references, one of which must be from a current or most recent supervisor.