PP1 Teacher

About the role

Diamond Junior School, founded in 2009 and based in Westlands, Nairobi, is a values-based institution offering Kindergarten and Primary education under the CBC curriculum. It is recruiting a PP1 teacher for its South B Campus, reporting to the Principal. The teacher's main responsibility is to cultivate learners' interest in education and development.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare and follow termly schemes of work and teach all areas of the curriculum so the syllabus is fully covered.
• Plan, prepare and deliver daily lessons, adapting the curriculum to student needs while keeping overall class progress.
• Use learning materials such as visuals and audio, and prepare, issue and mark assignments.
• Assess and grade students' work, give tests, and record performance; identify areas needing improvement.
• Monitor students during activities, breaks and co-curricular events, supervise them, and maintain order and discipline.
• Take daily attendance, provide basic toilet training, dress and undress learners during co-curricular activities, and feed those who cannot feed themselves.
• Give guidance and counselling to support learners' physical, emotional and mental wellbeing.
• Document student progress, communicate with parents, issue stationery and update records, and attend occasional education seminars.

Required profile

• Minimum education: Diploma in Early Childhood Development Education.
• TSC registration is compulsory.
• Proven teaching experience of at least 3 years.
• Excellent verbal and written communication, interpersonal skills and attention to detail; highly organized and patient.
• Able to prioritize, delegate and work in a fast-paced, sometimes stressful environment.

Required skills

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• First aid skills.

Applications close on 9 November 2026; interested parties must submit a detailed CV by email to the school's careers team. Only suitable candidates will be contacted.