Key Stage 3 English and Literature Teacher

Role Overview

Nova Pioneer is seeking an English and Literature Teacher to teach Key Stage 3 learners at its Athi River campus. You will develop learners’ literacy, communication and critical-thinking skills through well-planned lessons, while helping them engage with literature and apply their learning creatively.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and teach engaging English and Literature lessons aligned with the Key Stage 3 curriculum.
• Design age-appropriate learning activities and assessments that build literacy, analysis and problem-solving skills.
• Assess learners’ work, track progress, maintain accurate records and provide timely, constructive feedback.
• Use learner-centred and inquiry-based approaches, integrating technology and assessment data to support different learning needs.
• Establish a positive, well-managed classroom and contribute to learners’ well-being and safeguarding.
• Communicate regularly with parents and guardians about learner progress and support needs.
• Work with colleagues on curriculum development and department initiatives, and take part in staff meetings and school events.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Relevant teaching qualification, such as a bachelor’s degree in Education, English, Literature or a related subject, together with recognised teacher training or certification.
• Proven experience teaching English or Literature to Key Stage 3 learners or an equivalent middle-school age group; the source does not specify a minimum number of years.
• Strong lesson-planning and teaching skills, including the ability to create curriculum-aligned units and assessments.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for working with learners, colleagues and families.
• Experience with learner-centred, inquiry-based or competency-based teaching; experience in an international or innovative school setting is an advantage.
• Ability to use educational technology and learner data to guide instruction and respond to diverse learning needs.
• Strong classroom management skills and a clear commitment to child protection and safeguarding.
• Teaching experience in Computing, Global Perspectives or Humanities, or experience as a Cambridge Examiner, would be an advantage.