The School of St Jude is a charity-funded school in Arusha, Tanzania, that provides a free, high-quality education to children from poor backgrounds. Its mission is to raise moral and intellectual leaders who will fight poverty within their communities and country. The school’s curriculum combines an enriched version of the Tanzanian national curriculum with supplemental subjects and values-based education.

Who are you?

• A highly-motivated teacher with excellent attention to detail, who loves working with students and can facilitate a holistic learning curriculum.
• You are able to develop, monitor and evaluate lesson plans, schemes of work, lesson notes and examinations.
• You understand the importance of ECA’s (Extra Curricular Activities) and can inspire and mentor students to participate.
• A responsible and hard-working person who enjoys taking on extra duties such as being on duty, leading assemblies, guiding projects and being a member of various school committees.
• You strive for academic and moral excellence and encourage students to aim high and achieve.

What we’re looking for

• • A Tanzanian who holds a Diploma/Bachelor’s Degree in Education (Primary School). You must have graduated from an Accredited University in East Africa with excellent academic performance records.
  • Minimum of Three (3) years of teaching experience at the Primary level with an outstanding performance from top performing English medium schools.
  • Strong ability to deliver NECTA curriculum content using modern teaching methods and strategies that support a competency-based approach to learning and assessments.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English as a medium of instruction.
  • A well-rounded, independent and mature individual with a diverse knowledge in Education and one that observes teaching ethics and demonstrates a refreshing approach to teaching.
  • A teacher with a vibrant, diligent and motivating personality for our students.
  • An individual who is able to adapt to our school’s diverse Policies and Procedures (including working over the weekends when required).

• An individual capable of teaching all Primary school subjects is an added advantage.
• Competent female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

Why us

• An opportunity to use your talents and expertise to fight poverty through education and make a positive impact in the lives of thousands of students in Arusha, Tanzania.
• A flexible and supportive community of international and local employees.
• Ample opportunities for career progression and development.
• Mid-morning tea and lunch (during working days).

Are you interested?

• Send your cover letter and an up to date Curriculum Vitae to recruitment@schoolofstjude.co.tz (subject line must include the reference number: TSOSJ/HR/ACDM/12/25/01)