Reception English Teacher

Hargeisa, Somaliland

Overview

Pharo Foundation is a Foundation established and funded by Pharo Management, an emerging markets hedge fund. It is a mission-driven, impact-oriented organisation that designs, funds, and operates economic development programmes around three central missions. We have over 700 employees spread across Kenya, Rwanda, Ethiopia, Somaliland and London. We operate through two main divisions:

Pharo Development - Focuses on fostering long term socio-economic development by educating the next generation, addressing water scarcity, and unlocking economic productivity in the countries we operate.

Pharo Ventures - A permanent capital fund that provides patient capital and takes a long-term investment approach. Our goal is to de-risk opportunities, attract additional capital, and accelerate economic transformation in the markets where we operate.

Our Missions

Education: Our mission is to ensure that all students have an opportunity to access a high-quality and affordable education and become productive citizens in a rapidly changing world.

Water: Our mission is to ensure that people and communities across Africa have access to a safe and affordable source of water.

Productivity: Our mission is to eliminate health, financial, and structural barriers to employment and productivity for working people

Pharo Foundation’s education mission is implemented through the Pharo-brand schools, ranging from kindergarten, to primary and secondary. The Foundation operates four Pharo schools in Somaliland, Vocational Training Centre, Pharo Kindergarten, Pharo Primary, and Pharo Secondary Boarding school in Sheikh district.

Our schools include both international and national curricula, enhancing the educational experience through a variety of innovative approaches. These include engaging reading materials, cutting-edge technology-driven learning methods, and advanced educational tools. We take pride in our well-equipped instructional spaces tailored for dynamic learning, ongoing assessment, mentorship, and age-appropriate resources like libraries, laboratories, ICT facilities, and pedagogical centres. We firmly uphold the significance of academic excellence in nurturing students, facilitating their seamless transition into adulthood, and paving the way for occupational and economic success

Opportunity

We are seeking a qualified and passionate Reception English Teacher to lead a reception-level classroom. The successful candidate will deliver engaging lessons in English, maintain a positive and structured learning environment, and contribute to each child’s overall development. The role requires a strong understanding of early childhood education, fluency in English, and a collaborative mindset.

Key Relationships

Role: Reception English Teacher

Location: Hargeisa, Somaliland

Reporting to: School Head Teacher

Contract Type: Fixed Term (1 Year)

Functional Relationships: Kindergarten Teaching Team, Students, Parents, School Leadership

Duties and Responsibilities

•       Lead instruction in English for a reception-level class, integrating subjects such as mathematics, science, social studies, religion, creative arts, and physical education.

•       Collaborate with the teaching team in all aspects of classroom life, including housekeeping, diapering, toilet training, meal service, and record-keeping.

•       Prepare and implement daily lesson plans and support the development of instructional materials aligned with the school’s curriculum.

•       Facilitate small group and whole class learning activities, ensuring they are developmentally appropriate and inclusive.

•       Assume full classroom leadership when required, maintaining structure and a supportive atmosphere.

•       Monitor and document student progress through anecdotal records, assessments, and portfolios.

•       Participate in or observe parent-teacher conferences to discuss individual student development.

•       Provide classroom cover and support during staff breaks or absences.

•       Supervise children during meals, outdoor play, nature walks, and field trips, ensuring safety at all times.

•       Encourage the use of recycled and natural materials for creative expression and learning.

•       Maintain a clean, organised, and engaging classroom environment.

•       Lead environmental education activities, such as gardening sessions and nature exploration.

•       Maintain and update a personal portfolio (scrapbook of achievements) for each child throughout the school year.

•       Carry out any additional tasks or responsibilities as assigned by the school leadership.

Behavioural Competencies

•       Serves as a role model, demonstrating professional and respectful behaviour both within and outside the school.

•       Builds warm and trusting relationships with children based on empathy and understanding.

•       Demonstrates cultural sensitivity and appreciation for children’s diverse backgrounds and needs.

•       Exercises patience and insight in managing age-appropriate behaviour and developmental challenges.

•       Works independently and shows initiative in classroom leadership and planning.

•       Maintains confidentiality and professionalism in communication with families and colleagues.

•       Responds effectively to emergencies and adapts to changes in schedule or classroom dynamics.

•       Demonstrates a growth mindset and openness to improving curriculum and instruction practices.

Qualifications and Requirements

•       A Diploma or Degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field.

•       Fluent English speaker, with strong verbal and written communication skills.

•       Minimum of 2 years’ teaching experience in early childhood settings, preferably in an English-medium school.

•       Familiarity with play-based, child-centered, or Montessori-style learning approaches is an added advantage.

Personal Attributes

•       Passionate about early childhood development and education.

•       Kind, patient, and nurturing personality.

•       Organised and detail oriented.

•       Creative thinker who can make learning engaging and fun.

•       Flexible and adaptable to changing classroom needs.

•       A strong team player with good interpersonal skills.

•       We will review completed applications on a rolling basis. If we identify an outstanding candidate early in the process, we reserve the right to appoint before the deadline. For this reason, we encourage interested candidates to apply as early as possible. Due to the high volume of applications, we regret that we will only contact shortlisted candidates.

•       You are required to attach a detailed CV and cover letter.

•         To apply, please visit the Careers page on the Pharo Foundation website and submit your application https://www.pharofoundation.org/index.php/current-opportunities

•       The application deadline is 8th June 2025.