Nursery Teacher/Early Years Lead Teacher at EDUCORE Services

Sentinel Kalumbila is in the North-Western Province of Zambia. This purpose-built school, of over 150 pupils, is operated by Educore Services. It was established in 2014 to attend to the educational needs of children whose parents work at the local copper mine. Sentinel Kalumbila offers schooling from Early Years to Year 7. Educore Services is seeking a suita-bly qualified, experienced and enthusiastic Nursery Teacher.

Main Purpose of the Job

To provide an excellent educational experience for the Early Years children at Sentinel Kalumbila School in accordance with the school’s Early Years curriculum. To be able to lead the Early Years Department and mentor staff within the de-partment.

Qualifications Required

• Minimum Diploma in Early Childhood Education
• Minimum 5 O’ levels including Mathematics and English
• TCZ registration
• TCZ practicing Licence
• Minimum 5 years work experience in teaching Early Years
• Familiar with the Cambridge curriculum
• Must have the skills of teaching: phonics, learning through play, children aged 3 to 5.

Key Skills

The successful candidate will possess the following key skills:

• Able to differentiate lessons according to ability groups
• Able to effectively manage and teach students from Nursery up to Year 1
• Ability to successfully develop effective teaching skills in others and confidently lead the vision of the Early years department
• Competent ICT skills
• Good organisational skills
• Clear communication skills
• Good leadership skills
• Sound knowledge of an Early Years Curriculum, Phonics System and Learning through play
• Enjoy living in a small rural community
• Creative

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