Special Support English Teacher (Upper & Lower Primary - PLE)

## Special Support English Teacher (Upper & Lower Primary - PLE), Uganda - Organization:Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN) - Office:AKDN in Kampala Special Support English Teacher (Upper & Lower Primary - PLE) AKES, U is a private, not for profit organization committed to enriching the lives of “many generations of multi-racial and multi-cultural student populations” through the provision of quality and affordable education. AKES, U operates schools from Pre-School to High School and offers the British National Curriculum (BNC), International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE), International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP) and the Uganda National Primary and Secondary curriculum. - Review diagnostic, student work and teacher reports to determine where each learner stands with respect to their English Language proficiency. - Develop tailored termly schemes of work, weekly/monthly planners, worksheets and other learning material, as well as learning plans for each session. Use the domains of language learning and of reading to guide this planning. - Support identified students in-class and with pull-out sessions to enhance proficiency in English to enable them to competently work with the UNEB curriculum with their class. - Where appropriate, use e-learning tools to enhance reading and English Language skills, after approval from the Head of Operations and Student Affairs with dotted line to the Head Teacher and CEO. - Monitor each child’s progress on a daily basis and submit an individual student progress report on a weekly basis to the Head of Operations and Student Affairs with dotted line to Head-teacher and CEO. Qualifications and Experience - University Bachelor’s degree in Education with a specialization in English or a B.A. in any field with a recognised TEFL or TESOL qualification. - At least 2 years of experience teaching English to non-native speakers of English. Significant experience as an ESL/EAL is an advantage, particularly experience teaching beginners. - Empathetic, compassionate teacher who is patient with English Language Learners and is able to guide children in their learning. - Ability to work individually and with small groups of learners. - Willingness to take direction and learn new ways of teaching learners. - Strong interpersonal, teamwork and communication skills. - Experience working with refugees will be an advantage. The Aga Khan Schools (AKS), an agency of the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN), is a global education system of schools, hostels and non-formal education programmes, serving more than 120,000 learners annually across 12 countries in East Africa, the Middle East, and South and Central Asia. Supported by over 7,000 teachers and staff, alongside dedicated volunteers, AKS is committed to improving quality of life through education by expanding access to high-quality, values-based learning that prepares learners to contribute meaningfully to their communities and an increasingly interconnected world. More information... Region:Eastern Africa Special Support English Teacher (Upper & Lower Primary - PLE) | AKDN