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 provide effective teaching and learning of Runyankore-Rukiga in accordance with the approved curriculum and to promote students’ language proficiency, cultural awareness, communication skills and appreciation of Uganda’s cultural heritage.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

The teacher will:

• Prepare schemes of work, lesson plans and appropriate instructional materials.
• Teach Runyankore-Rukiga effectively at assigned classes.
• Develop students’ competence in speaking, listening, reading and writing.
• Conduct continuous assessment, tests and examinations.
• Mark students’ work and maintain accurate academic records.
• Provide feedback and remedial support to students.
• Use appropriate learner-centred and activity-based teaching methods.
• Promote appreciation of language, culture, literature and heritage.
• Encourage students to participate in language-related clubs and cultural activities.
• Prepare students adequately for national and school examinations.
• Maintain discipline and promote positive values during lessons and school activities.
• Participate in departmental meetings and curriculum planning.
• Support school co-curricular and cultural activities.
• Perform assigned school duties and other responsibilities given by the Head Teacher.

Minimum Qualifications

• A recognised Diploma or Degree in Education with Runyankore-Rukiga as a teaching subject.
• Registration with the relevant education authorities is preferred/required as applicable.

Experience

• Previous teaching experience at secondary-school level is an advantage.

Key Competencies

• Excellent command of Runyankore-Rukiga and English.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Good classroom-management abilities.
• Strong knowledge of language teaching methodologies.
• Creativity in teaching language and literature.
• Good interpersonal and teamwork skills.
• Commitment to student welfare and safeguarding.