Country: South Sudan
Closing date: 11 Jan 2018
Position type:Secondary Teacher
Number of Position: 8
Duty Station:: Maban
Contract type: Fixed term with possibility of extension depend on funding & performance
Report to: Deputy Head Teacher
Employment start date: February 2018
Advert Closing deadline: 11th January 2018
JOB ROLE:
The Secondary School Teacher will substantially contribute to the effective learning of students, motivating and inspiring students so they can reach their fullest potential in curricular and non-curricular activities.
BACKGROUND:
The Lutheran World Federation/Department for World Service (LWF/DWS) South Sudan Programme was established in 2009 and strives to provide humanitarian assistance (emergency/relief, rehabilitation and development work) to refugees and other vulnerable communities to enable them meet their basic human rights and needs in line with its vision and mission statements, and core values. The activities of LWF include education, child protection, food security, emergency, community protection and capacity building of local authorities and community members.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES;
- Attend to lessons assigned to him/her regularly;
§ Ensure that there is proper documentation for attendance (class registers) for your designated classes;
- Prepare adequately and appropriately professional teaching documents such as the Scheme of Work, Lesson Plans, Lesson Notes, Records of Work Covered and Learners Progression Records. These records will be checked by the Deputy Head teacher and/or Head teacher;
§ Use teaching techniques encompassing both child centred and teacher centred learning methodologies;
- Responsible for ensuring items which are distributed during classes are returned at the end of class and shared items do not going missing from the classroom;
- Prepare and submit reports of his/her class to the Deputy Head teacher and/or Head teacher when required;
§ Sets examinations, marking and analysing the results for submission to the Deputy Head teacher by an agreed timeframe.
§ Keep accurate records of student’s progress (i.e. examination results) and compiling this on a termly basis for submission to the Deputy Head teacher;
§ Report issues of irregular attendance to the Deputy Head teacher;
§ Work with the Deputy Head teacher and Head teacher to organise mobilisation campaigns at Yussif Batil Secondary School and in the local communities to increase enrolment and support regular attendance;
§ Maintain discipline in the school and adhere to school rules and regulations;
§ Ensure that all urgent education issues are discussed with the Deputy Head teacher and/or Head teacher immediately.
§ Ensure that there is absolutely zero tolerance for corporal punishment, abuse or aggression.
- The Secondary School Teacher does not manage any staff but is expected to provide a leadership role within the school, inspiring and motivating children;
- Secondary School Teachers are expected to support with the PTA (Parent Teacher Association) and Student Bodies in the School;
§ Attend all meetings as organised by the Deputy Headteacher and/or Head teacher of Yussif Batil Secondary School
§ Organises and participates in co-curriculum activities (e.g. sports clubs, journalist clubs, environmental clubs, debating clubs)
§ Coordinate closely with the Deputy Headteacher regarding donor and media visits to Yussif Batil Secondary School ensuring all the required preparation is completed thoroughly and on-time.
§ Highlights cases of concern to the Deputy Headteacher and/or Headteacher to refer children to the appropriate support services.
§ Take part in Psycho Social related support activities in the school.
§ Participate in the back to school campaigns and mobilisation.
§ Take active roles in organising commemoration days in schools and community.
Qualification and Experience
At least a Diploma in Secondary Education with 3 years of experience.
BA/Bsc in Education with at least 2 years of teaching experience in refugee or host schools in an INGO setting.
Strong organizational skills and ability to operate professionally
Excellent in written and spoken English. Knowledge of local language in the project area will be an added advantage
Team Building and ability to work under extreme pressure
How to apply:
Application Process:
All applicants must send their application letter and updated CV and supportive documents attached in English to the Human Resource office by email address and hand delivered is not encourage.lwfssdrecruitment@gmail.com
LWF will review the applications on daily basis as it tries to get the most suitable candidates for the position and you will be advised on due course for the outcome. Female are encourage to apply. Only shortlisted candidates will be called for interviews.