SECONDARY SCHOOL TEACHER (Full Stipend)

SECONDARY SCHOOL TEACHER NEEDED

SUBJECTS: CRE & HISTORY | BIOLOGY & CHEMISTRY

HIRING ORGANIZATION: Orbit School of the Cross – Orbit Village Project

Embakasi area, Nairobi, Kenya | Full-Time On-site | Immediate Start

ABOUT THE ROLE

We are seeking secondary school teachers with 2 to 5+ years of full-time teaching experience in:

• Christian Religious Education (CRE) & History
• Biology & Chemistry

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

The selected teacher will:

• Plan and deliver subject lessons aligned with curriculum and school standards
• Maintain clear schemes of work, lesson plans, and student assessment records
• Monitor and document student academic progress
• Provide academic and pastoral support to assigned students
• Participate in co-curricular activities and school development initiatives
• Engage with parents/guardians as required
• Collaborate with colleagues, leadership, and support staff
• Uphold safeguarding and professional conduct standards

PROFESSIONAL TEACHING & EXPECTATIONS

Strong candidates will demonstrate:

• Structured lesson planning and organized preparation
• Effective assessment, marking, correction, and feedback practices
• Learner-centered instruction (not lecture-only)
• Active teaching strategies (projects, discussion, research, presentations)
• Stable professional history with no unexplained gaps
• Clear written communication
• Willingness to support co-curricular activities and engage parents

STUDENT SUPPORT & SAFEGUARDING

Applicants should demonstrate:

• Experience supporting struggling learners
• Positive and respectful discipline
• Awareness of emotional and trauma-informed practices
• Mentorship or guidance roles
• Clear understanding of child safeguarding and professional boundaries

Experience with international curricula (IB, Cambridge, IGCSE) strengthens an application.

COMPENSATION

A full monthly stipend commensurate with Kenyan secondary school standards will be offered. Continued engagement is contingent upon measurable student progress and professional performance.

HOW TO APPLY

Applicants must submit:

• Updated CV (month & year employment history required)
• Copy of TSC certificate (or proof of application)
• Teaching qualification documents (Diploma or B.Ed qualification)
• At least one documented form of student performance evidence
• At least one verifiable referee

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About Orbit Village Project & ORBIT School of the Cross

Orbit Village Project is a Christian, donation-supported nonprofit operating outside Nairobi, Kenya. Founded in 1995 in response to widespread poverty and community loss, Orbit walks alongside children and families toward long-term stability and hope. Today, the project serves hundreds of children and families through integrated programs that include primary and secondary education, children’s homes, daily feeding initiatives, a medical clinic, church and community outreach, and income-generating activities.

Orbit School of the Cross (Secondary) operates within this broader mission. Education is central to long-term transformation in our community. Our secondary school is committed to:

• Measurable academic growth and documented student progress
• Structured and disciplined instruction
• Strong mentorship and Christian character formation
• Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC) implementation with openness to international curriculum standards
• Experiential and outdoor learning opportunities
• Professional accountability and strong safeguarding standards