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Job Title:   Secondary School Trained Teacher (19 Job Placements)  

Organisation: Finn Church AID (FCA)

Duty Station: Rwamwanja, Uganda

Reports to: Headteacher

About US:

Finn Church AID (FCA) is Finland’s largest development cooperation organization. Our action is guided by international human rights standards and principles. We realize our mission and vision through development cooperation, humanitarian assistance, and advocacy work. We contribute to positive change by supporting people in the most vulnerable situations with in fragile and disaster-affected areas. We consider three thematic areas as central to sustainable change: the right to peace (R2P), livelihood (R2L) and quality education (R2QE).

We operate in 13 countries, where the needs are most dire. We work with the poorest people, regardless of their religious beliefs, ethnic background, or political convictions. Finn Church Aid is a member of the ACT Alliance (ACT), an alliance of faith-based development and humanitarian aid organizations forming one of the world’s largest aid organizations.

FCA Uganda is active in 13 districts and 7 refugee settlements FCA is a leading provider of access to education for refugees in Uganda at primary, secondary and tertiary levels. FCA seeks to recruit suitable persons to fill the following positions for Secondary Trained Teachers to work in Rwamwanja Camp Refugee Settlement.

Finn Church Aid is a child safe organisation and ALL staff/teachers must behave appropriately towards children and never abuse the position of trust that comes with being a member of our organisation family(Every child matters). As Educationalists, we strive to keep our children safe and health from all forms of violence, outlawed corporal punishments, issues of child abuse and sexual exploitation of children and we appropriately respond to learner concerns(Every child matters) so our selection process reflects our commitment to the protection of Children from all forms of abuses.

Job title: Secondary School Trained Teacher.

Reports to: Headteacher.

A & O’ Level Subject Combinations:

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Safeguard learners/students from any forms of abuse(bullying, name calling, humiliation, constant criticism, sexual abuse and exploitation, bad touches, use of shameful and bad language/statements, ignoring, scaring and isolating learners, kicking, punching, hitting etc. which affects their learning.
• Identify signs of child abuse that could result into sudden change in behaviour, listen to them and support them to report such concerns to the school administration or safeguarding focal teachers in schools.
• Prepare schemes of work and lesson plans in line with approved curriculum on termly, weekly, and daily basis.
• Managing student’s behavior in the classroom, school premises and applying appropriate and effective measures in cases of misbehavior
• Conduct lessons and remedial work according to the set timetable.
• Actively participate in the process of continuous assessment and evaluation of learners.
• Keep and maintain class records/inventory (Registers, records of work, progress reports and equipment)
• Undergoing regular observations and participating in regular in-service training as part of continuing professional development.
• Participate in co-curricular activities and link the community with the school.
• Knowledge of group behavior and dynamics, societal trends and influences, human migrations, ethnicity, cultures and their history and origins.
• Researching new topic areas, maintaining up-to-date subject knowledge, and devising and writing new curriculum materials.
• Participate in Safeguarding trainings and activities, including compliance with the Child Protection and Safeguarding Policies in place.
• Performs any other duty as assigned by the relevant authority from time to time

Qualifications, Skills, and Experience:

• The applicant must possess a minimum of a Diploma in Secondary Education from a recognized institution/University.
• Letter of recommendation detailing good conduct (no criminal activity including protection violations) from former employer or LC Authority
• Copy of National Identity card or refugee attestation
• Should be able to identify indicators of system performance and the actions needed to improve or correct performance, relative to the goals of the current system.
• Should be ready to work with minimum supervision and meet the daily task timelines of submitting assignments.
• Should be a team player
• Candidates for Arts subjects are required to be registered under the Ministry of Education, Sports, Science and Technology and must present the registration Certificate/ proof.
• Should possess knowledge of human behaviour and performance, Individual differences in ability, personality, and interest, learning and motivation.
• Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups.
• Should be able to work in a hard to reach and multicultural environment.
• At least 2 years of relevant professional experience is preferred. 

How to Apply:

All Interested applicants should send a cover letter and a CV with at least three referees and a daytime telephone contact with copies of academic credentials (not more than 7 pages in

one PDF format) mentioning the position tittle in the subject to ugaco.hr@kua.fi, addressed to: The HUMAN RESOURCE OFFICER Finn Church Aid or hand deliver your application to FCA-Rwamwanja Offices or Kampala Uganda Office.

NB: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Employment is subject to our Child protection standards, adherence to Child Safeguarding Policy including background checks.”

NOTE: FCA does not charge any money at any stage of recruitment and does not act through recruitment agents. In case any one asks for a bribe in form of payment for job offers, kindly reach out to us through our Toll free numbers 0800200411, office contact +256 39 2177266 and on email; Complaints.Ugaco@kirkonulkomaanapu.fi

NB: Any form of Canvasing will lead to automatic disqualification.

Deadline: 2nd February 2024

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