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Category

Teaching

Employment Type

Full-time

Location

Mukono, Uganda

Vacancies

1 position

Closing Date

10/25/2026
Expiring Today

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Description (Public)

To lead the quality of teaching, learning and assessment at the School, ensuring every learner, including those with chronic health conditions or special educational needs, achieves their academic potential within a safe and inclusive environment (full-time, fixed-term 3-year contract, resident on campus, reporting to the Head of School).

The institution is building an integrated Campus at Bwanga-Katosi in Mukono District where children and young people, including those living with chronic health conditions, can learn, receive medical care, live safely and grow in confidence, bringing together the School, medical services, residential facilities, dining and recreation spaces, and administrative and operational services.

Duties, Roles and Responsibilities

  • Develop the curriculum together with the Head of School (national curriculum) and approve school-based schemes of work, lesson plans and assessment plans
  • Develop and implement the annual School Improvement Plan with measurable academic targets for approval by the Head of School
  • Track learner attainment and progress each term, analyse results and lead targeted interventions where learners or classes fall below target
  • Lead inclusive education practice for learners with diverse educational and health needs, including chronic health conditions and special educational needs
  • Supervise and support teaching staff, including IT and Creative Arts, and manage academic staff performance
  • Ensure safe, high-quality assessment and examination practices
  • Work alongside the clinical team and psychosocial team so every learner can learn, participate and thrive
  • Coordinate evening preparation (prep) and academic supervision of boarders with the HR and Dorm Matrons
  • Participate in the senior staff duty rota, including weekend and evening duties

Qualifications, Education and Competencies

Qualifications & Experience:

  • Honours Bachelor's Degree in Education, Educational Psychology, Education Management or any related course
  • Master's degree in Education, Educational Leadership and Management, or Special Needs/Inclusive Education or any related course
  • Registered as a teacher with the Ministry of Education and Sports
  • At least eight years' teaching experience, of which at least five years at Deputy Head Teacher or Head of Department level or above
  • Demonstrable experience of inclusive education practice

Skills & Competencies:

  • Experience supporting learners with chronic health conditions or special educational needs (preferred)
  • Training in safeguarding and child protection, and in school data management (preferred)
  • Satisfactory police clearance (Certificate of Good Conduct) required before appointment
  • Academic leadership and curriculum expertise
  • Data-informed intervention planning
  • Communication and team leadership

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