Overview

We are Recruiting!

Our client, a private school, is looking for a Milepost 3 Teacher to join their team in Tete, Mozambique.

If you are interested, please click the link below.

Job Purpose

To educate children aged 10–12+ years (Year Five, Six, and Seven) using the International Primary Curriculum (IPC), Literacy, and Numeracy frameworks in a safe, inclusive, and engaging learning environment.

Key Responsibilities

Lesson Planning & Assessment

  • Prepare weekly lesson plans with clear objectives and structured sequences
  • Maintain a day book or planner
  • Mark and assess all student work regularly to monitor progress

Learning Environment

  • Create a safe and stimulating classroom atmosphere
  • Use varied teaching methods and 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, Social Studies, and International Awareness
  • Plan lessons that challenge and support all learners
  • Use Smart Board and printed resources effectively
  • Teach literacy skills including reading comprehension, story writing, grammar, and poetic devices
  • Listen to student reading daily and assign age-appropriate homework
  • Emphasize neat, logical presentation of work
  • Deliver numeracy lessons that build on prior knowledge and introduce new concepts
  • Encourage independent problem-solving and logical thinking
  • Reinforce and extend computer skills, including PowerPoint and Excel

Professional Development

  • Stay current with educational trends and attend training when available

Extracurricular Activities

  • Teach and coach sports practices
  • Support school plays, lip-sync competitions, and assemblies
  • Organize inter-house athletics, cross-country, and biathlon events
  • Produce class presentations for assemblies

Decision-Making Authority

  • Select teaching content, methods, and resources
  • Manage classroom discipline and safety
  • Design weekly mental math activities
  • Plan curriculum, lessons, and extracurricular activities
  • Decide on appropriate use of equipment and teaching aids

Qualifications & Experience

  • Education: Higher Diploma in Education or Bachelor of Education (Essential)
  • Experience: 3–5 years teaching experience with 10–12-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)