Teaching Assistant for Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)

Needed for immediate start

Rainbow International School Uganda (RISU) is a coeducational 2 – 18 years day and boarding school in Kampala, Uganda. As the most established, reputable and largest International school in the country, we deliver the EYFS and IPC curricula in the Primary section, English National curriculum at Key Stage 3 and Cambridge IGCSE and Advanced Level in Key Stages 4 and 5. We also offer BTEC Level 3 courses as an alternative pathway to University.

 

The School:

We are an inclusive school, and are passionate about educating the ‘whole child’, and nurturing talents in a variety of subject areas. Currently there are 550 students on roll. Rainbow students are highly academic and our examination results are outstanding. We place an important emphasis not only on academics, but also in sports, performing arts and extracurricular activities. Our sixth form leavers gain entry into the top Universities around the world, the Russell Group and Ivy League among them. Rainbow is a first class learning institution and a busy and vibrant community.

 

The Post:

We are seeking an experienced and well qualified EYFS Teaching Assistant. This is an excellent opportunity to join a thriving primary section to continue its journey of implementing high standards in both the academic and pastoral elements of the school. The successful candidate will work with the Class teacher in delivering the best education to our youngest learners.

 

The Successful candidates must:

  • A bachelor’s degree in Education/PGCE/PGCEi/PGDE
  • A knowledge of the EYFS curriculum
  • A child-centered approach to teaching and learning
  • A passion for education and young children
  • The ability to work positively and successfully within a team
  • Previous experience working with young children
  • An international outlook

 

*This is a local hire position.

 

Apply with a detailed CV and application letter of no more than two sides typed (with passport photo at the top). Please include the names and contact details of three professional referees one of whom must be your current Headteacher/Principal/Head of School.

*Do not attach certificates or reference letters at this stage.

All applications should be addressed to the Principal (Mr. Derek Jones) and sent to: applications@risu.sc.ug.

 

For more information about the school please visit our website – www.risu.sc.ug and/or visit our Facebook page.

 

Closing date:  Friday, 4th February 2022

Early applications are encouraged as interviews will be ongoing and RISU reserves the right to appoint before the deadline.

 

*Candidates invited for interview will be required to present their original academic documents, a Covid19 vaccination card and their original National ID.

 

Rainbow International School Uganda is a safer recruitment school and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Applicants must be willing to undergo appropriate child protection screening and rigorous background checks (including contacting previous employers). Successful candidates will be asked for a valid ICPC/Interpol check and/or the equivalent police certificate of good conduct from the country of current residence/employment, certified/notarised copies of relevant academic documents and a pre-employment fit for work certificate.  

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