Overview

Pharo Foundation (“the Foundation”) is a mission-driven, impact-oriented organization that designs, funds, and operates economic development programmes towards a vibrant, productive, and self-reliant Africa. Over the next decade, our goal is to create maximum impact towards three critical missions:

1. Education: ensure that all students have an opportunity to access a high-quality and affordable education and become productive citizens in a rapidly changing world.

2. Water: ensure that people and communities across Africa have access to a safe and affordable source of water.

Pharo School–Assosa, established in 2020, is located on the western edge of Ethiopia – in the capital of BGRS.  It is owned and operated by Pharo Foundation. Our mission is to provide a locally relevant and globally competitive, high quality learning experience, which empowers students to become lifelong learners and productive global citizens. We are committed to experience a holistic approach. The school focuses on fostering the intellectual, social, emotional, and ethical development of learners.

We are a diverse, multicultural, and passionate organisation, with over 700 employees in Ethiopia, Kenya, Rwanda, and Somaliland. Our headquarters are in Nairobi, Kenya, and we have a liaison office in London, UK, which is home to our parent organisation, Pahro Management.

The Foundation also operates Pharo Ventures which is the for-profit arm of its operations with sustainable businesses in Ethiopia and Somaliland geared towards job creation and economic empowerment.

Position Summary

Are you a dedicated and passionate English Teacher in search of a school where you can really make a difference? If so, we wish to appoint you to join us at an exciting stage of development for our school. This role requires an aspirational educator who builds strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues and is committed to ensuring high standards for student learning. We encourage competent candidates to apply and join our talented, energetic, cohesive, and friendly Pharo School Assosa team.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

Teaching and Learning

• Ensure timely preparation of annual learning plans, course outlines, and daily lesson plans as required by the school.

• Teach lessons to the highest standard, ensuring lessons are carefully planned.

• Showcase excellent subject knowledge and continually find opportunities to develop it.

• Collaborate with colleagues to ensure that the learning environment within the classroom is engaging and promotes critical thinking and enthusiasm for the subject.

• Setting and moderating common assessment tests and exams each term to ensure progress is tracked.

• Keep a record of all examination scores to ensure that progress is benchmarked against previous scores.

• Observe other teachers in the department on a regular basis and offer the opportunity for them to observe you in order that good practice is widely shared.

General

• Engage in CPD opportunities across the department and school as a whole.

• Cultivate an English-speaking culture in the school, amongst all staff, students and others.

• Design, prepare and deliver extracurricular activities.

• Attend regular staff and department meetings.

• Engage actively in the implementation of the school’s co-curricular and social support activities.

• Supervise students at lunchtime, study time, or even school breaks, and in other assigned spaces within the learning environment.

• Maintain a filing system as appropriate - to include shared resources, past papers for internal and external exams, and CPD material.

• Any other duty as assigned by the supervisor.

Reporting to: School Principal

Based in: Assosa, Ethiopia

Functional Relationships: All teaching and non-teaching staff

Job Requirements

Qualification Requirements

• Ed. or MA in English language / Foreign language and literature.

• Post Graduate Diploma (PGDT) / or equivalent.

• Proven experience of over 4 years in teaching English at Secondary school level.

• Prior experience in international schools is an advantage, as is experience teaching English as an Additional Language (EAL) students and teaching English as a second language.

• The ability to share your outstanding learning practices for the improvement of teaching standards at the school.

• A creative and enthusiastic approach both in and out of the classroom.

• Excellent IT and interpersonal communication skills to work closely with students and parents.

• A team player and social person who can integrate well into the school team and commit to living on-campus in a boarding school.

• A proven track record of providing outstanding teaching and learning.

• An aspiration to work in a world-class school with real prospects for enhancing their career.

Personal Attributes

• Great attention to detail and a flexible approach to work.

• High professional and ethical standards.

• Structured and process oriented.

• Excellent time and project management skills with the ability to balance multiple priorities.

• Motivated to learn and perform and not afraid to ask questions.

• Willing to challenge the status quo and add value by introducing positive change.

• Excellent communicator and comfortable to work in a team environment.

• Positive outlook and outgoing personality with solid leadership, interpersonal and diplomatic skills.

How to Apply

Application Procedure

We will review completed applications on a rolling basis. In the event that we identify an outstanding candidate early in the process, we reserve the right to appoint before the deadline. For this reason, we encourage interested candidates to apply as early as possible. Due to the high volume of applications, we regret that we will only contact shortlisted candidates.

A detailed CV and cover letter. In your letter, please state where you heard about this position or saw it advertised (g., website, LinkedIn, etc.).

An essay of no more than 500 words outlining: What experience have you gained that makes you the most qualified candidate for the role?

A one-page list of 4 references with current addresses, phone numbers, and email contacts.

Interested and qualified applicants can apply online using THIS LINK