Teaching Staff – Pharo Primary and Secondary School, Somaliland             

Organisation Overview

Pharo Foundation (“the Foundation”) is a mission-driven, non-profit organisation that designs, funds, and operates economic development programmes to towards a vibrant, productive, and self-reliant Africa. Over the next decade, our goal is to create maximum impact towards three critical missions:

1. Empowering the next generation: Our education mission is to ensure that all students have an opportunity to access a high-quality, affordable education, and become productive citizens of a rapidly changing world.
2. Eliminating barriers to employment and productivity: Our productivity mission is to identify and eliminate health, financial, and structural barriers to employment and productivity for working people.
3. Solving water scarcity: Our water mission is to ensure that people and communities across Africa have access to a safe and affordable source of water.

We are a diverse, multicultural, and passionate organisation, with over 700 employees in Ethiopia, Kenya, Rwanda, and Somaliland. Our headquarters are in Nairobi, Kenya, and we have a liaison office in London, UK, which is home to our parent organisation, Pharo Management.

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 center, Pharo Kindergarten, Pharo Primary, and Pharo Secondary Boarding school in Sheikh district.

Our school enriches both international and national curricula through diverse means, such as engaging reading materials, innovative technology-driven learning methods, and educational technology 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 centers. 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.

Position Summary

We are seeking skilled and dedicated teaching professionals for both Primary and Secondary schools who possess a deep passion for education. Subject teachers play a pivotal role within our institution, and we anticipate that successful candidates will fulfill their responsibilities with a commitment to excellence. We aim to uphold the highest standards of education and provide quality learning experiences for students within the local community.

Teaching staff in the following subjects:

• Mathematics
• Sciences (Physics, Chemistry, Biology)
• Arabic
• Quran
• English
• Social Studies
• Somali
• Student Academics & Social Advisor

Location:  Somaliland

Contract Type:  Fixed Term

Reporting to:  Vice Principal

Functional Relationships:  School Principal and Subject Head of Department.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Present lessons in a comprehensive manner and use visual/audio means to facilitate learning.
• Ensure timely preparation of annual plans, weekly, and daily lesson plans as required by the school policy.
• Assign reasonable tasks and homework to students. Be the custodian of the school’s calendar.
• Assess and record students’ progress and provide grades and feedback.
• Follow professional practices consistent with the school’s systems and policies.
• Contribute to the development, implementation, and evaluation of the school’s policies, practices, and procedures in such a way as to support the school’s values and vision.
• Interact in a professional manner with students, parents, school staff and school leaders.
• Motivate students and inspire continuous learning.
• Always strive for the best student’s learning outcomes.
• Supervise students at recess, lunchtime, and study time and in other assigned areas.
• Prepare materials to reinforce the regular classroom lesson under the School Principal’s direction.
• Strive to develop respect among students, staff, and school leaders.
• Demonstrate an effort of knowledge, skill, and attitude.
• Maintain confidentiality of students’ records.
• Engage actively in the implementation of the school’s co-curricular and social support activities.
• Demonstrate an understanding of the community and parental role in the education of children.
• Any other duty as assigned by the supervisor.

• Bachelor’s degree in the subject teaching area, in Education or equivalent with a teaching qualification in the respective teaching subject; Social Studies, English, Mathematics, Science, Psychology. Masters degree will be an added advantage.
• Have a minimum of 4-6 years of teaching experience.
• Practical teaching experience in an International School or a high-standard private school.
• Excellent computer knowledge with MS Word, MS Excel, PowerPoint.
• Fluent in English and can competently conduct all classroom instruction in English.
• An in-depth knowledge of practical teaching methods supported by digital technology.
• Substantial understanding, knowledge, and applicable experience in a classroom that promotes active learning and provides equitable learning opportunities depending on the level of each student.
• Experience in co-curricular activities, community development projects, and classroom instruction.
• Have experience in Formative Assessment and using data to enhance their teaching and learning.
• Can develop lesson plans, which meet established school and national curriculum models.
• Committed and passionate to teaching and highly motivated towards student development and growth.
• Is willing to offer after-school enrichment activities and support students after hours and on weekends including inset training.

Behavioural Competencies

• Strong passion for and commitment to students’ education.
• A role model across the school in terms of punctuality, attendance, positive engagement and professional relations among staff.
• Positive disposition to involve the whole school community and take people forward together.
• Great attention to detail and a flexible approach to work.
• High level of commitment and self-motivation.
• High professional and ethical standards.
• Positive outlook and outgoing personality with solid interpersonal and diplomatic skills.
• Structured and process oriented.
• Excellent time management skills with the ability to balance multiple priorities.
• Motivated to learn and perform and not afraid to ask questions.
• Willing to challenge the status quo and add value by introducing positive change.
• Excellent communicator and comfortable working in a team environment.
• Demonstrate the ability of strong communication skills in English verbally and in writing.
• Act in a confidential, ethical, and legal manner and be a role model to students.
• Shows courtesy, integrity, and follow-up for all assigned tasks.

This position is open to both female and male nationals international teaching professionals.  Female applicants are highly encouraged to apply.

The application deadline is May 15, 2024

Review of applications will begin as soon as they are received, and only complete applications will be considered. In the event that an outstanding applicant is identified early in the search process, we reserve the right to appoint before the deadline. For this reason, we encourage interested candidates to apply at the earliest possible time. Due to the high volume of applications, we regret that we will only be able to contact shortlisted candidates.

Application Requirements:

• A detailed CV.
• Cover letter - In your cover letter, please indicate the teaching subject you are applying for, your experience and motivation for the role and state where you heard about this position or saw it advertised e.g. through our website, jobs board, etc.
• A PDF file of a recent lesson plan or unit plan that you have created and represents best teaching work in the subject of choice that you are applying for. The lesson/unit plan should highlight your strengths as a teacher and be accompanied by a short explanation (max 300 words) of why this lesson/unit plan was selected and submitted.
• An updated list of at least four (4) referees with their names, titles, current email addresses, and phone numbers.