About the role
To spark curiosity and build a strong scientific foundation in Upper Primary learners through inquiry and hands-on learning. This prepares them for the Primary School Leaving Examination (PSLE) and for the UBORA Leadership STEM School.
Reports to: Head of Section
Overall accountability: The Science Teacher is accountable for the quality of Science teaching, for safe practical work, and for measurable learner progress and PSLE results in Science in Classes IV–VI.
Accountability question: Are Upper Primary learners developing scientific understanding and inquiry skills, improving term by term, and ready for STEM secondary education?
Key responsibilities
Lesson Planning & Delivery
- Prepare termly schemes of work and weekly lesson plans aligned with the Revised Curriculum for Basic Education (2025).
- Deliver competence-based Science lessons that include at least one practical or inquiry activity each week per class.
- Use the school environment, garden and local materials as living science resources.
Practical Work & Safety
- Plan, prepare and supervise safe experiments and demonstrations.
- Keep science materials and equipment safe, organised and recorded in an inventory, and check it every term.
- Teach and enforce safe practical habits.
Assessment & Learner Progress
- Give and mark exercises and practical reports, and return them with feedback within 3 working days.
- Set and mark monthly tests and termly examinations, and analyse the results for every class.
- Run remedial support for learners below the expected level.
Candidate Class Preparation
- Prepare Class VI candidates for the PSLE with a structured revision plan and regular mock examinations.
- Track each candidate’s performance after every mock, and agree targeted improvement actions.
STEM Projects & Co-curricular Activities
- Lead or support a Science or STEM club, science fairs, and environmental or agricultural projects.
- Work with Lower STEM Secondary teachers on learners’ readiness for secondary Science.
Mentorship, Records & Reporting
- Serve as a class mentor, giving character and spiritual guidance.
- Keep accurate class registers, schemes of work, Scope and Sequence and lesson records.
- Submit termly subject performance reports to the Head of Section.
Minimum qualifications
- Education: Bachelor's Degree in Education with Science (Biology, Chemistry or Physics) as a teaching subject
- Experience: No prior experience required
- Languages: English, Kiswahili
- At least Grade C in CSEE in the science teaching subject, and at least Grade B in CSEE English
- Ability to teach confidently in English
- Basic ICT skills for teaching and record-keeping
- Added advantage: At least 2 years’ experience teaching a candidate class in a primary school
Core competencies & skills
Science Subject MasteryInquiry-Based & Practical TeachingLaboratory & Practical SafetyAssessment, Data Analysis & Remedial TeachingMentorship & Christian Character Formation
What we offer
- 2-year fixed-term contract, including a 3–6 month probation period
- Start date: January 2027
- Competitive remuneration set by UBORA’s Board-approved Compensation Schedule. Teachers’ salaries are benchmarked at or above the Government TGTS scale
- A clear career pathway with defined grades, Continuous Professional Development (CPD) and promotion based on merit
- Starting grade depends on verified qualifications and experience, in line with UBORA’s Scheme of Service