Vacancy title:
Teaching Assistant – Inclusion Department

Jobs at:
GEMS Cambridge International School

Deadline of this Job:
5th October 2018

Duty Station:
Nairobi, Kenya

Summary
Date Posted: 27th September 2018 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed , Employment Type: Full-Time

About the Company

JOB DETAILS:

Now in its 6th year of operation, GEMS Cambridge International School, Nairobi, offers the National Curriculum for England through the University of Cambridge Primary and Secondary programmes, including the IGCSE and Advanced Level examinations as well as EdExcel BTEC vocational qualifications.

It is a co-educational school for students from pre-Foundation Stage to Year 13.

The Posts

As with all GEMS schools globally, we are seeking experienced professionals who aspire to be outstanding practitioners in the following areas:

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Teaching Assistant, who is or who aspires to be, an outstanding practitioner in the classroom.

We want a teacher who is willing and adept at personalising learning for every student; who believes passionately in the education of the whole child and therefore fully embraces the GEMS core values that characterise our school.

You will be required to fully contribute to, and lead where appropriate, our extensive extra-curricular programme.

Key Qualifications, Experience and Skills Required:

• At least three (3) years of supporting teaching in inclusion/special needs.
• Certificate in Special Needs Education/Teaching degree OR first degree and teaching qualification/license is essential
• Registration with the Teachers’ Service Commission will be an added advantage
• Previous experience supporting teaching the National Curriculum of England.
  

Personal Qualities:

• Excellent written and spoken English.
• Keenness to progress their knowledge and skills through taking on additional responsibilities and opportunities for development
• Flexibility, creativity and adaptability
• Strongly established emotional intelligence
• A wholehearted commitment to supporting the needs of students, staff and the wider school community