Overview

We are Recruiting!

Our client, a private school, is looking for a Milepost 1 Teacher to join their team in Tete, Mozambique.

If you are interested, please click the link below.

Job Purpose

To educate children aged 6–8 years (Year One and Year Two) within a structured, engaging, and safe learning environment, using the International Primary Curriculum (IPC), Literacy, and Numeracy frameworks.

Key Responsibilities

Lesson Planning & Assessment

  • Prepare weekly lesson plans with clear objectives and structured sequences for both year groups
  • Maintain a day book or planner
  • Assess and mark all student work regularly to monitor progress

Learning Environment

  • Create a safe, inclusive, and stimulating classroom atmosphere
  • Use varied teaching methods and visual aids, including Smart Board technology
  • Identify and address learning difficulties
  • Work with individuals and groups to optimize learning outcomes

Special Events & Thematic Weeks

  • Plan and execute activities for International Week and Book Week
  • Research relevant themes, books, or countries and design engaging programs

Health & Safety

  • Maintain vigilance to prevent injuries and ensure student safety

Professional Conduct & Collaboration

  • Act professionally within and outside the school
  • Evaluate and improve personal teaching effectiveness
  • Foster strong working relationships with colleagues
  • Participate in weekly staff meetings and provide feedback

Parent & Learner Communication

  • Maintain records of parent correspondence, assessments, attendance, and incidents
  • Use a notebook for ongoing communication with parents
  • Host parent-teacher conferences and maintain an open-door policy
  • Write detailed student reports twice a year and facilitate feedback

Policy Compliance & Governance

  • Follow school policies and participate in governance meetings
  • Support discipline and playground supervision

Subject Knowledge & Delivery

  • Deliver IPC themes across subjects including History, Geography, Science, Art, and more
  • Plan lessons that challenge and support all learners
  • Use Smart Board and printed resources effectively
  • Teach phonics, reading comprehension, writing, grammar, and handwriting
  • Deliver numeracy lessons covering counting, operations, fractions, and problem-solving

Professional Development

  • Stay current with educational trends and attend training when available

Extracurricular Activities

  • Teach class music across multiple year groups
  • Plan and rehearse for annual Carols and Nativity play
  • Arrange music for assemblies and support cultural/sporting events
  • Organize class presentations for assemblies

Decision-Making Authority

  • Select teaching content, methods, and resources
  • Manage classroom discipline and safety
  • Design weekly music and mental math activities
  • Plan curriculum and lesson structure

Qualifications & Experience

  • Education: Higher Diploma in Education or Bachelor of Education (Essential)
  • Experience: 3–5 years teaching experience with 6–8-year-olds (Essential)
  • Skills:
    • Fluent in English (written and spoken)
    • Strong classroom management and instructional skills
    • Competent in Smart Board and digital teaching tools

Professional Memberships

  • Member of a recognized professional teaching organization (Desirable)