About the role
To teach Business Studies and Economics at Ordinary Level (Form I–IV) with practical, real-world relevance. This prepares learners for the CSEE and for UBORA’s employment and enterprise pathway.
Reports to: Head of Department
Overall accountability: The Business & Economics Teacher is accountable for the quality of teaching, for measurable learner progress and CSEE results in the assigned subjects, and for building practical business skills in learners.
Accountability question: Are Form I–IV learners mastering Business Studies and Economics, achieving strong CSEE results, and gaining practical enterprise skills?
Key responsibilities
Lesson Planning & Delivery
- Prepare termly schemes of work and weekly lesson plans aligned with the national curriculum for Form I–IV.
- Teach Business Studies, Commerce, Book-keeping or Economics through competence-based, learner-centred methods.
- Use local business case studies, market visits and real data to make lessons practical.
Assessment & Learner Progress
- Give and mark exercises and assignments, 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.
CSEE Preparation
- Prepare Form IV candidates for the CSEE with a structured revision plan, past papers and mock examinations.
- Track each candidate’s performance after every mock, and agree targeted improvement actions.
Practical Enterprise Learning
- Guide learners through at least one practical project each year, such as a student mini-enterprise, market survey or business plan.
- Work with the Business & Internship Hub on entrepreneurship clubs and business exposure visits.
Mentorship & Discipleship
- Serve as a form mentor, and take part in Christian fellowship and discipleship groups.
- Model integrity, stewardship and servant leadership in business and in daily life.
Records & Reporting
- Keep accurate class registers, schemes of work, Scope and Sequence and lesson records.
- Submit termly subject performance reports to the Head of Department.
Minimum qualifications
- Education: Bachelor's Degree in Education with two teaching subjects from Business Studies, Commerce, Book-keeping or Economics
- Experience: No prior experience required
- Languages: English, Kiswahili
- At least Grade C in CSEE in both teaching subjects, and at least Grade B in CSEE English
- Ability to teach confidently in English
- Added advantage: Experience preparing Form IV candidates for the CSEE
Core competencies & skills
Business Studies & Economics Subject MasteryCompetence-Based & Practical TeachingAssessment, Data Analysis & Examination PreparationEnterprise & Real-World Learning FacilitationMentorship & 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