Heads of Sport Job Opportunities at School of St Jude

Position: Heads of Sports

We’re looking for qualified and passionate Heads of Sports!

Want to work for one of the largest charities of its kind in Africa? Are you passionate about providing students with opportunities to learn and develop through sport? Are you dedicated to making a difference in your teaching career by inspiring students to be active and achieve success? Does it sound like we’re talking about you… Keep reading!

About Us
The School of St Jude is a pioneering leader in charitable education within Africa. Every year we give 1,800 students with free, quality education, 100’s of graduates with access to higher education and provide more than 20,000 government school students with quality teachers. St Jude’s is funded by generous supporters from around the world who make our mission of giving bright, poor Tanzanian students a free, quality education possible.

Work stations for two positions:
Head of Sports – Sisia Campus, Primary School, Arusha
Head of Sports – Sisia Campus, Girls Secondary school, Moshono, Arusha

Who are you

• A highly-motivated teacher with excellent attention to detail, who loves working with students and can facilitate a holistic learning curriculum.
• You understand the importance of sports and extracurricular activities and can inspire and mentor students to participate.
• A responsible and hard-working person who enjoys coaching students to represent themselves and the school in competitions and tournaments.

You strive for academic and moral excellence and encourage students to aim high and achieve.

What you’ll do

• Develop and deliver lesson plans, schemes of work, lesson notes and examinations for physical education.
• Oversee the delivery of the St Jude’s Sports Program.
• Work closely with the Sport Coordinator to develop a positive sport culture
• Coordinate internal and external fixtures and competitions for students in a range of sports.
• Perform any other duties as assigned by Head of Department and Manager.

What we’re looking for

• Qualifications in Education/Sport from an accredited University in Tanzania.
• Three to four years of experience in teaching with an outstanding performance.
• Strong ability to deliver NECTA curriculum content using modern teaching methods and strategies that support competency-based approach to learning and assessments.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English as a medium of instruction.
• A well-rounded, independent and mature individual with a diverse knowledge in Education and one that observes teaching ethics and demonstrates a refreshing approach to teaching
• A teacher with a vibrant, diligent and motivating personality for our students.
• An individual who is able to adapt to our school’s diverse Policies and Procedures (including working over the weekends when required).
• Competent female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

Why us

• An opportunity to use your talents and expertise to fight poverty through education and make a positive impact in the lives of thousands of students in Arusha, Tanzania.
• A flexible and supportive community of international and local employees.
• Ample opportunities for career progression and development.
• Mid-morning tea and lunch (during working days).
• Safe and reliable transport to and from school.

Are you interested?

Send your cover letter and an up to date Curriculum Vitae to [email protected] (subject line must include the reference number: TSOSJ/HR/ADM/PC/01/22)

Applications close on 31st July 2022

ONLY SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED!