About the role
To consolidate early literacy, numeracy and foundational competences in Classes I–III. The teacher guides young learners from play-based learning to structured, competence-based learning, in a safe and nurturing Christ-centred classroom.
Reports to: Head of Section
Overall accountability: The Lower Primary Teacher is accountable for the safety and wellbeing of every learner in the class, and for each learner’s measurable progress in reading, writing and numeracy.
Accountability question: Are the learners in my class safe, loved, and reading, writing and counting at or above their expected level?
Key responsibilities
Teaching & Learning
- Teach the core subjects (Kiswahili, English, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies and Religious/Values Education) using competence-based methods.
- Prepare termly schemes of work and weekly lesson plans aligned with the Revised Curriculum for Basic Education (2025).
- Use phonics, storytelling, songs, manipulatives and play to build reading and number skills.
Literacy & Numeracy Assessment
- Assess each learner’s reading and numeracy level at the start, middle and end of every term.
- Keep an individual progress record for every learner.
- Prepare learners for national primary assessments.
Learner Support & Inclusion
- Identify learners who need remedial or special-needs support within the first 4 weeks of term, and refer them to the Head of Section.
- Deliver weekly small-group catch-up sessions for learners who are behind.
Child Safety, Wellbeing & Discipleship
- Maintain a safe, warm and orderly classroom in line with UBORA’s Child Safeguarding Policy.
- Lead or co-lead a weekly class devotion or chapel time, and integrate Biblical values into daily routines.
Parent Partnership
- Communicate with parents and guardians on each learner’s progress at least once every term.
- Work with the Social Worker and Preschool teachers on welfare issues and on smooth transition into Class I.
Records & Reporting
- Keep accurate class registers, schemes of work, Scope and Sequence and lesson records.
- Submit termly class progress reports to the Head of Section.
Minimum qualifications
- Education: Diploma in Early Childhood Education
- Experience: 3+ years
- Languages: English, Kiswahili
- At least 3 years’ teaching experience in Lower Primary (Classes I–III) in a reputable school
- Strong skills in teaching early literacy and numeracy in both English and Kiswahili
- A child-protection interview forms part of the selection process
- Added advantage: Experience with the competence-based Revised Curriculum (2025)
Core competencies & skills
Early Literacy & Numeracy TeachingChild Development & Competence-Based PedagogyClassroom Management & Child SafeguardingLearner Assessment & Remedial SupportNurture, Discipleship & Parent Partnership
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