Senior Nursery Teacher

Job Description

The Hannah Bennie School (HBS) was never founded as a profit-driven venture. It was established to address a pressing need within Kigamboni, where families sought access to a high-quality English-medium education close to home. Recognizing the challenges faced by parents and children in accessing quality learning opportunities, HBS was created with a commitment to providing an exceptional educational environment that supports academic excellence and holistic development.

Today, HBS continues to uphold its mission of nurturing young learners through innovative teaching, strong community engagement, and a child-centered approach to education. The school is seeking an experienced and passionate Early Years Education professional to join its team and provide leadership in delivering high-quality nursery and pre-primary education.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the planning and implementation of a stimulating early-years curriculum aligned with MoEST pre-primary guidelines
• Mentor, supervise, and support junior nursery teachers and teaching assistants
• Design and implement thematic learning activities that promote literacy, numeracy, motor, social, and emotional development
• Assess and document children’s developmental progress and provide regular feedback to parents
• Maintain a safe, clean, inclusive, and child-friendly learning environment
• Coordinate parent engagement activities and early-years assessments
• Uphold safeguarding standards, child protection policies, and TSC code of conduct at all times

Qualification Required:

• Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in Early Childhood Education or a related field
• Registration with the Teachers’ Service Commission (TSC)
• At least five years of nursery or pre-primary teaching experience, including a minimum of two years in a leadership role
• Warm, patient, and child-friendly personality
• Basic to intermediate computer skills for lesson planning, reporting, and communication with parents

How to Apply:
Applicants should prepare a cover letter, Curriculum Vitae (CV), certified copies of academic and professional certificates, contacts of three referees, and a valid Certificate of Good Conduct. All documents should be submitted as PDF attachments via email.

In the email subject line, clearly indicate the department code and position title. For example: “B6 — Senior Accountant”.

Applications should be sent to: [email protected]. Applications are accepted strictly by email. No paper applications, in-person visits, or phone inquiries regarding vacancies will be accepted. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.

Hannah Bennie School is an equal-opportunity employer and encourages qualified women and persons with disabilities to apply. The school values integrity, professionalism, and computer literacy across all positions and looks forward to welcoming dedicated educators committed to supporting young learners in achieving their full potential.