Rainbow International School, Kampala, is a 2 – 18 years co-educational day and boarding school serving a mixture of expatriate and Ugandan families based in Kampala, wider Uganda and the East African region.

We seek a qualified, enthusiastic and motivated individual for the post of Learning Support Teacher to work in the Primary and Secondary Learning Support departments that assist children with Special Educational Needs (SEN). We seek a teacher committed to achieving high academic standards and creating a stimulating and positive classroom ethos that is child-centred and success-orientated.

Our SEN students in both Primary and Secondary have gaps in reading, mathematics & written expression, as well as difficulties with retention of information. Others have challenges in information processing, social/interpersonal, and fine motor skills. Therefore, a background in Special Needs Education and experience of teaching SEN children are both essential.
The successful candidate(s) must be fully vaccinated against covid19 and have an original valid National ID card.

Qualifications:
Candidates must have:
• Either a Diploma in Special Needs Education together with a Bachelor of Education degree
• or a Bachelor of Education degree together with a Post Graduate Diploma in Special Needs Education *Special Needs courses/trainings attended are an added advantage.

Please apply with a detailed CV (with a recent passport photo included at the top of the first page) and a letter of application (no more than two sides typed) stating your pedagogical strengths and experiences to date. Please include the names and contact details of 3 referees (one must be your current or most recent Headteacher/line manager). * Only Application letters and CVs are required at this stage. Do not attach certificates or recommendation letters at this stage.

All applications should be addressed to the Principal and sent to: [email protected]

Closing date: Friday, 29th September 2023
*Interviews will take place on a rolling basis so early applications are encouraged. We reserve the right to appoint prior to closing date for the right candidate.

Note:
1) Only email applications will be accepted
2) Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
3) Multiple applications will lead to automatic disqualification

The successful candidate will be expected to present an original Uganda National ID card Certified copies of relevant academic documents, Covid19 vaccination card/certificate and will be asked to process a valid Interpol Certificate of Good Conduct and a pre-employment fit for work certificate among other things.
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).
We are an Equal Opportunities Employer (EOE)