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Year 2 Teacher & Homeroom Teacher
Galaxy International School Uganda Kampala, Uganda
Start in August, 2025
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Class Teacher & Teacher - Year 2
Galaxy International School Uganda
Kampala, Uganda
1 year
1
- Elementary
- University Graduate, Licensed Teacher
- Bachelor
- 2 years of teaching experience
- Primary Educations with teaching subjects English, Mathematics and Science
- Teaching Credential/License
- United Kingdom (UK), Canada, South Africa, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, Czech Republic, Germany, Philippines, Switzerland
Safe recruitment statement:
Galaxy International School Uganda (GISU) is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We uphold the highest standards of child protection and expect all staff, volunteers, and partners to share this commitment.
As part of our robust safe recruitment practices, the following are mandatory for all prospective employees:
- Comprehensive Background Checks:
- Verification of professional qualifications and employment history.
- Thorough character reference checks from previous employers or relevant authorities.
- Recent criminal record checks (or equivalent, depending on country of residence) to ensure suitability for working with children.
Alignment with Safeguarding Policies:
- Successful candidates must adhere to GISU’s Child Protection Policy, Code of Conduct, and all relevant safeguarding protocols.
- Any gaps in employment history will be scrutinized, and discrepancies may disqualify applicants.
- GISU operates a zero-tolerance policy toward any form of harm, abuse, or neglect. Failure to meet safeguarding requirements will result in the withdrawal of employment offers or immediate termination.
- Net Monthly Salary after tax deduction
- Health Insurance Package for self
- Work permit processed and paid for by the school
- Housing allowance or Accomodation in School provided accomodation
- Sponsorship for Cambridge Professional Development courses
- Contribution to National Social Security fund (refundable at the end of employment in Uganda)
- Child education assistance (enrolled in GISU)
- Free Snack and Lunch meals at school
- Flight fee refund of up to USD 1,500
- On-job training opportunities
- Annual salary increment of USD 100 on renewal of the contract for the next academic year
- Payment for all related employment taxes (such as PAYE and LST)
About Galaxy International School Uganda (GISU)
Galaxy International School Uganda is a co-educational international school located in Kampala. We offer the Cambridge International Curriculum to children aged 2.5 to 19 years, from Kindergarten through Year 13. Our school community includes around 500 students from over 40 countries, supported by a diverse and experienced teaching staff from countries such as the UK, USA, Australia, South Africa, Germany, and more.
Role Overview: Classroom Teacher
As a Classroom Teacher at GISU, you will play a key role in supporting the growth and development of our students academically, socially, and emotionally. You will create a positive and safe learning environment, guide students daily, and help build a respectful and disciplined classroom culture.
Key Responsibilities
- Classroom Management: Maintain a clean, safe, and stimulating classroom environment.
- Student Support: Monitor student progress, behavior, and wellbeing; provide guidance and support as needed.
- Communication: Work closely with parents, colleagues, and school leaders to share information and support student success.
- Student Leadership: Organize student elections and encourage leadership opportunities.
- Events & Activities: Plan and supervise class events like trips, competitions, and celebrations.
- Attendance: Track student attendance and follow up on absences or lateness.
- Reporting: Prepare and share student progress reports and participate in parent-teacher meetings.
- School Standards: Uphold school policies on punctuality, uniform, and behavior.
Welcome to Galaxy International School Uganda!
Galaxy International School Uganda (GISU) provides international education to students between 2 and 19 years of age. From Early Years to Year, 13 students are taught using student-centred methods. Emphasis is on the development of the whole person. Students in Years 10 and 11 are prepared for the International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE) examinations and those in Years 12 and 13 are prepared for Cambridge AS/A Level examinations.
These examinations administered by Cambridge International Examinations (CIE) are recognized worldwide. The school is privately owned by a Board of Governors and the day-to-day running of the school is managed by the Principal. The school is staffed with qualified and experienced staff from the UK, USA, Canada, Australia, Europe, and East Africa.
Galaxy International School Uganda is accredited by the Council of International Schools (CIS) and is a Full Member School of the Association of International Schools in Africa (AISA).
Vision
“To be the best international school that empowers all students to be creative, self-reliant, respectful and moral individuals for a better world."
Mission
“To offer a contemporary and hollistic education in a safe environment.”
Uganda, commonly referred to as the “Pearl of Africa” is not only a true cultural melting pot in Africa. It also offers fantastic career opportunities for both licensed and ESL teachers at the country’s many international, language and public schools.
Kampala
English, Swahili
41.5 million
Ugandan shilling
Indigenous religions, Islam and Christianity
Tropical and rainy with two dry seasons (December - February and June - August), semiarid in the northeast
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