Educore Services is seeking a suitably qualified, experienced and enthusiastic candidate to fill the role of Science Teacher specialising in Biology. The successful candidate will be based at Sentinel Kabitaka Solwezi. The teacher should commence no later than 1st January 2023. The appointee will report to the school Deputy Headteacher, directly contribute to all areas of teaching and support all designated classes.

Sentinel Kabitaka is part of the exciting and ambitious educational establishments in the North-Western Province of Zambia catering to children from Nursery through to A-Level. The school delivers the IPC, Zambian and Cambridge IGCSE curricular. Expanding annually, the school (which is a part of the Educore Services group of schools) offers a holistic education focusing not only on academic achievement but sport, outdoor pursuits and the performing arts.

Main Purpose of the Job

To implement and deliver an appropriately broad, balanced, relevant and differentiated curriculum for students. Also, to support, facilitate and encourage a learning experience that provides students with the opportunity to achieve their individual potential

Qualifications Required

• Grade 12 Certificate with minimum credit in English and Maths
• Bachelor of Science with Education or Bachelor of Education (Secondary); Degree in Biology
• Valid Teaching Practice Certificate issued by the Teaching Council of Zambia
• Experience in teaching the Cambridge International Examination or similar curriculum to senior classes is a prerequisite

Key Skills

• The successful candidate will possess the following key skills: Evidence of excellent classroom practice
• Excellent understanding of effective and engaging teaching methods
• Highly motivated and willing to continue learning
• Resilient and responds well to challenge
• Have high expectations for all young people including a commitment to ensuring that they can achieve their full educational potential and to establishing fair, respectful, trusting, supportive and constructive relationships with them
• Full understanding of the use of assessment to inform planning
• Able to mark and record assessment outcomes in line with the whole school and departmental policies
• Plan lessons with clear objectives to ensure progression for all students
• Adapt schemes of learning to suit the needs of students and groups of students
• Enthusiasm, drive and a love for the job
• Ability to teach subjects to KS3 and 4
• Clear vision and an innovative approach to learning & teaching
• A commitment to developing out-of-school hours activities to enhance progress, enrichment, enjoyment and attainment in your subject
• Willingness to work with the school boarding section