English Teacher (Pearson Edexcel Curriculum)

Pharo Secondary School in Sheikh, Somaliland is seeking a passionate and highly motivated Secondary English Teacher (Pearson Edexcel Curriculum) to join its academic team. The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering high-quality English Language instruction that inspires students to develop strong communication, critical thinking, reading, and writing skills while achieving academic excellence. The role involves preparing and implementing lesson plans, schemes of work, and assessments aligned with the Pearson Edexcel syllabus and learning objectives. The teacher will prepare students effectively for Pearson Edexcel examinations using past papers, exam-focused revision strategies, and regular formative assessments. Additionally, the role includes designing and administering class assessments, providing timely and constructive feedback, monitoring student academic performance, and creating a positive, inclusive, and stimulating classroom environment. The teacher will integrate educational technology and digital learning resources into classroom instruction and encourage independent learning, critical thinking, creativity, and effective communication through individual and collaborative learning activities. The position also requires maintaining accurate records of student attendance, assessment data, and academic progress, collaborating with school leadership and colleagues on curriculum development, and participating in co-curricular activities, tutorials, enrichment programmes, and boarding school responsibilities as required.

Bachelor’s Degree (or higher) in Education, English Language, English Literature, Linguistics, or a closely related field; Demonstrated knowledge of Pearson Edexcel English Language curriculum at IGCSE and A Level; Minimum five (5) years of experience teaching English Language at the secondary school level, preferably within an international or British curriculum environment; Experience preparing students for international examinations, particularly Pearson Edexcel or other UK-based examination boards; Strong understanding of English Language pedagogy, assessment practices, and learner-centred teaching methodologies; Competence in Microsoft Office applications, Google Workspace, educational technology platforms, and digital learning tools; Excellent classroom management, lesson planning, assessment, and student support skills; Strong organisational, communication, and interpersonal skills; Ability to demonstrate exemplary professional conduct and act as a positive role model for students; Commitment to maintaining a caring, supportive, and nurturing attitude toward students; Adherence to child safeguarding and protection policies; Basic technical competence in ICT tools, digital learning platforms, and educational technologies.