Job Title: STEM Educator (Several Fresher Jobs)
Organisation: Sadhguru School
Duty Station: Fort Portal, Uganda
About Organisation:
Sadhguru School is a charity school in western Uganda providing a Cambridge education to children from vulnerable communities. We believe every child deserves the opportunity to discover their potential regardless of their background. Our approach combines academic excellence with Project Based Learning, practical learning, critical thinking, creativity, collaboration and character development.
Job Summary: We are recruiting teachers who can teach Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry or Biology at Key Stage 3 and/or Key Stage 4 .
- Applicants may specialize in one subject or be able to teach a combination of two or more .
- Candidates who can teach multiple STEM subjects are encouraged to apply, but you do not need to teach all four subjects to be considered.
For example, we welcome applications from:
- Mathematics teachers
- Physics teachers
- Chemistry teachers
- Biology teachers
- Mathematics & Physics teachers
- Biology & Chemistry teachers
- Teachers qualified to teach multiple sciences
- Experience with the Cambridge curriculum, Cambridge Lower Secondary, Cambridge IGCSE or an equivalent international curriculum is highly desirable.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Plan and deliver engaging, high-quality lessons aligned with the Cambridge curriculum.
- Inspire curiosity through practical, inquiry-based and student-centered learning.
- Use experiments, investigations and real-world examples to make STEM meaningful.
- Support Project Based Learning by helping students solve authentic community challenges.
- Assess student progress and use assessment to improve learning.
- Differentiate teaching to support students with diverse learning needs.
- Work collaboratively with colleagues to strengthen our STEM program.
- Contribute to the wider life of the school through clubs, exhibitions, fieldwork and extracurricular activities.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
Applicants should have:
- A Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology or a related STEM discipline.
- A recognized teaching qualification.
- Experience teaching KS3 and/or KS4.
- Strong spoken and written English.
- Excellent classroom management and communication skills.
- A commitment to safeguarding and child protection.
The following will be an added advantage:
- Cambridge Lower Secondary or Cambridge IGCSE experience.
- Experience with Project Based Learning or inquiry-based learning.
- Experience teaching more than one STEM subject.
- Experience working in an international or developing school environment.
Who We’re Looking For
We’re looking for teachers who:
- Have excellent subject knowledge in Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry or Biology.
- Can explain complex concepts clearly and inspire students to think independently.
- Believe learning should be practical, engaging and connected to everyday life.
- Encourage curiosity, questioning, experimentation and problem-solving.
- Are reflective, collaborative and committed to continuous professional growth.
- Believe every child deserves a high-quality education regardless of background.
- Enjoy contributing to a growing school where innovation and initiative are valued.
- Our students learn best by doing. We therefore value teachers who can design practical learning experiences using laboratory investigations, fieldwork, locally available materials and creative teaching approaches.
How to Apply:
Please submit:
Your CV.
A cover letter outlining:
The STEM subject(s) you are qualified to teach.
Your teaching experience and curriculum background.
Your experience with Cambridge or other international curricula (if applicable).
Your experience with practical or Project Based Learning.
Why you would like to join Sadhguru School.
Copies of your academic and professional qualifications.
Contact details for at least two professional referees.
Email: Apply by Email
Subject: STEM Teacher Application – [Your Name]
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Sadhguru School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to satisfactory references and appropriate background checks.
NB: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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Level of Education: bachelor degree
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: no experience