The Board of Governors Kyebambe Girl’s Scondary School is located in Fortportal City-Kabarole District Western Uganda invites qualified and competent applicants for the following:

Job Purpose

To teach History and Political Education effectively, developing students’ understanding of Uganda, Africa and the wider world, while promoting critical thinking, responsible citizenship, leadership, civic awareness and respect for diversity.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

The teacher will:

• Prepare schemes of work, lesson plans and teaching resources.
• Deliver History and Political Education lessons effectively.
• Develop students’ knowledge of historical events, political systems, governance and citizenship.
• Encourage critical thinking, analysis and evidence-based discussion.
• Use maps, historical sources, case studies, timelines and other relevant learning resources.
• Conduct continuous assessment, tests and examinations.
• Mark and record students’ work and provide appropriate feedback.
• Prepare students for national examinations.
• Provide remedial and enrichment activities.
• Promote responsible citizenship, leadership, integrity and respect for human rights.
• Encourage students to participate in debates, history clubs and civic activities.
• Maintain appropriate academic and departmental records.
• Participate in departmental meetings and curriculum planning.
• Support school assemblies, co-curricular activities and other assigned duties.
• Promote a safe, respectful and inclusive classroom environment.
• Perform any other duties assigned by the Head Teacher.

Minimum Qualifications

• A recognised Diploma or Degree in Education with History/Political Education or relevant teaching subjects.
• Registration with the relevant education authorities.

Experience

• Previous teaching experience at secondary-school level is preferred.

Key Competencies

• Strong knowledge of History and Political Education.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Critical-thinking and analytical abilities.
• Strong classroom-management skills.
• Ability to facilitate respectful discussions and debates.
• Good interpersonal and teamwork skills.
• Commitment to professional ethics and student safeguarding.