Description
Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Function: Education / Teaching / Training
Job Type: Full Time
About the Role
Woodland Star International School has an Early Years, Primary Years, Middle Years and High School program, all on one beautiful, green campus. Woodland Star International School’s mantra is “ad astra per aspera,” meaning “through hardships to the stars.”
Passionate, experienced French educators who are fluent in French and enthusiastic about language acquisition, cultural exploration, and conceptual learning. Candidates should be reflective, collaborative, adaptable, and committed to creating engaging learning experiences that challenge and inspire secondary learners.
Qualifications and Minimum Requirements
- Certification to teach secondary education in French or a related qualification
- French language proficiency of at least C1 level under CEFR standards
- Minimum two years’ experience teaching French at secondary and middle school level
- Demonstrated passion for French language, cultural exploration, and communication
- Experience integrating content thematically and conceptually
- Understanding of Mastery-Based Learning, Universal Design for Learning, and Project-Based Learning
- Strong assessment, curriculum development, and instructional skills
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills
- Strong alignment with Woodland Star’s mission and values
- Letters of recommendation
- Current police background check / Certificate of Good Conduct
- Original academic and personal documents required for securing a Kenyan work permit, where applicable
- Completed Woodland Star application and supporting documentation
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver engaging French as a Foreign Language lessons to Secondary and Middle Years learners
- Implement curriculum and learning activities aligned with academic and French language proficiency standards
- Integrate language acquisition, cultural exploration, and conceptual themes into classroom learning
- Design and implement assessments that measure language development and academic progress
- Use assessment data to refine curriculum and inform instructional practice
- Support learners in developing listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills in French
- Create consistent expectations and provide guidance and support for student behaviour
- Foster curiosity, confidence, communication, and appreciation for French-speaking cultures
- Collaborate with colleagues on curriculum development, grade-level activities, and school-wide initiatives
- Communicate effectively with students, families, and colleagues in a culturally responsive manner
- Participate in school events, projects, and community initiatives
- Contribute to field studies and learning experiences, including termly travel of up to two weeks where required
- Uphold Woodland Star’s mission, values, safeguarding expectations, and Behaviour Code
Application
This is a temporary position starting immediately and currently expected to run until December 2026.
Send a cover letter, CV, filled-in application form, and supporting documents to hello@woodlandstarschool.com
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