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RAINBOW INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL UGANDA (RISU)

Kansanga (off Gaba Road), Nanganda Lukuli, Tyaba Zone

P. O. Box 7632, Kampala, Uganda

Tel: +256 (0)312 266 696/7; (0)312 283 816

Cell: +256 (0)758 032 501

Email: [email protected]

Website: www.rainbowinternationalschool.com

Primary Head: Mr. M. Wood, [email protected] Secondary Head: Mr. J. Lewis, [email protected] Website: www.risu.sc.ug

REQUIRED FOR AUGUST 2016 – ICT TEACHER with the ability to teach BTEC ICT

(A BTEC Coordinator role may be available to the right candidate)

The ability to teach Key Stages 3 – 5 is essential Rainbow International School, Kampala is a 2 – 18 co educational day and boarding school serving a mixture of expatriate and Ugandan families based in Kampala, wider Uganda and the East African region. Rainbow is a well established International School following the English curriculum and is an associate member of COBIS – the Council of British International Schools. The school is committed to be a fully accredited and inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate. The School follows the Cambridge I.G.C.S.E and A Level programmes. For the 2016/17 academic year we will add the BTEC curriculum in partnership with PEARSON at Level 2 providing the youth of Kampala and Uganda with an alternative pathway to further education. The Secondary Headteacher, Mr Jason Lewis seeks to appoint a well qualified, enthusiastic and motivated individual to the post of ICT teacher. This post will mainly involve teaching BTEC IT, with some hours of KS 3 and possibly IGCSE. The BTEC Coordinator role for the whole Secondary school is available to the right candidate. Knowledge and experience of the BTEC IT curriculum is desirable and not essential for the teaching role itself. This is an exciting opportunity to join the largest and most successful International School in Uganda. We seek an ambitious, dedicated and motivated individual to join our IT department. With a student population that consists of over 60 different nationalities, we offer an exciting and diverse workplace. The staffroom provides a supportive and happy environment. We are an inclusive school and are committed to promote the educational experience for all abilities. Knowledge, understanding and teaching experience of the English GCSE/ A Level (in the United Kingdom) or Cambridge International Syllabus (IGCSE/ A Level) is essential for this post. Applicants with experience of teaching in the United Kingdom or International are welcome to apply. The successful applicant will take charge of the BTEC ICT within the department and also teach the KS 3 computing, IGCSE and A Level Computer Science syllabuses. Uganda is a beautiful country that has a history of stability. The people are warm and friendly and the opportunity for extensive travel within Uganda and the East African region is vast. Kampala is a vibrant city with an array of restaurants, bars, coffee shops and shopping centers. Between 2 and 8 hours drive from Kampala you can experience the source of the Nile, cross the equator, visit various game parks with the ‘big 5’ animals and encounters with the famous mountain gorillas in the west.

mailto:[email protected]

http://www.risu.sc.ug/




Tel: +256 (0)312 266 696/7; (0)312 283 816

Cell: +256 (0)758 032 501




In return, we will give you a two year renewable contract, a competitive salary, rent free accommodation with basic furnishing, a generous medical package, flights at the beginning and end of contract and access to the local pension scheme. Please apply with a detailed C.V (a recent picture included) and a letter of application (no more than two sides typed) stating your pedagogical strengths and experiences to date. Please include the names and contact details of 3 referees (2 professional of which one must be your current Headteacher and 1 character). All applications should be addressed to the Secondary Headteacher and sent to: [email protected] For more information about the school please visit our website – www.risu.sc.ug and/or visit our Facebook page. Deadline for receiving applications is Sunday 10th April 2016. Early applications are welcome as interviews will be ongoing. Initial Interviews will be held over Skype. Early applications are welcome. Rainbow International School is committed to safeguard all its students. All applicants will be asked to provide a current DBS certificate or equivalent from their current country of residence. *If you have already applied for this position, you need not reapply. JOB DESCRIPTION Post Title: BTEC IT Teacher Salary: School own scale Hours: Full-Time Responsible to: Head of IT Main responsibility:








Tel: +256 (0)312 266 696/7; (0)312 283 816

Cell: +256 (0)758 032 501




Teaching well prepared, engaging lessons across designated Key Stages within the School and acting as a form tutor to a group of students (if needed), thereby becoming the first point of contact with home. Teaching and Learning

Teach at the times and places as designated by the School timetable.

Teach students using a variety of teaching and learning strategies, ensuring that lessons are stimulating, differentiated and delivered at pace.

Be responsible and accountable for the learning and progress of every student taught and developing close links with all subjects to create a cross curricular feel in the curriculum at KS 3.

Set homework for all students according to the homework timetable and ensure that this is marked and recorded in line with school policies.

Assess regularly using the School policy

Write formal reports at for every student taught and provide grades as and when directed by the School’s assessment policy.

To contribute to department planning for learning, this includes writing schemes of work or long-term plans and creating and sharing resources.

Teach primarily the BTEC IT syllabus, Key Stage 3, IGCSE and A Level teaching will be allocated taking into consideration the post holder’s strengths.

Communication

Liaise with the appropriate person (subject Leader, Form Tutor, Deputy Academic, SENCO etc) when a student’s achievement or behaviour becomes a cause for concern. In the latter case following the agreed procedures in the School’s Behaviour Policy.

Respond to request for information (for example, updates on behaviour or academic progress) about particular students, as necessary.

Attend Parents’ Consultation Evenings and other meetings set out in the directed time calendar.

Maintain an accurate register of students in lessons and form tutor times.

Tutoring

Monitor the overall academic progress of each student in the tutor group.

Ensure that students are aware of and follow the School’s Behaviour Policy, Code of Conduct and that students are aware of the behaviour expectations, rewards and sanctions.






Tel: +256 (0)312 266 696/7; (0)312 283 816

Cell: +256 (0)758 032 501




Monitor, regularly, that uniform requirements and standards of students’ personal appearance are adhered to, taking appropriate action when necessary.

Check, regularly, the use of student planners and promote strategies for good personal organisation and homework completion. Receive and initial student absence letters and then pass these on to reception via the register.

Be the first point of contact for parents and teachers for matters relating to members of the tutor group.

Attend assemblies, escorting and managing the orderly behaviour of students on their way to and during assembly.

Carry out the duties of a form tutor as laid out in the Staff Handbook.

General Duties

Take part in the school’s performance management process.

To ensure that principles of equality are followed at all times in relationships with staff and students.

To carry out supervisory duties before and after school and at break-time in accordance with the published rota.

Adhere to all school policies and procedures.

Work towards meeting the school aims and ambitions as set out in the Strategic Plan, School Development Plan and Department Development Plan.

Undertake any reasonable duties related to the job purpose and within the remit of the conditions of service set out in the Schoolteacher’s Pay and Conditions document.

Play an active role in the school’s self evaluation process.

Work within the School’s Health and Safety policy and safeguarding Code of Conduct to help create a safe working environment for staff, students and visitors.






Tel: +256 (0)312 266 696/7; (0)312 283 816

Cell: +256 (0)758 032 501




To ensure that at all times you are aware of and adhere to the Teacher’s Professional Standards and that you seek to actively engage with your learning and development as a teacher.

This job description will be reviewed annually.



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