Tanzanian Physics Teacher at St Constantine’s International School

Job details

• Position: Tanzanian Physics Teacher
• Organization: St Constantine’s International School
• Reports to: Head of Department
• Start date: Immediate
• Application deadline: Friday, 18 September 2026

Role overview

The Physics Teacher will develop schemes of work and lesson plans that align with curriculum objectives. The teacher will facilitate learning by building positive relationships with pupils and effectively organizing classroom resources and the learning environment.

The teacher will develop and foster the appropriate academic skills and social abilities required for the optimum development of children according to their ages, abilities and aptitudes. The role also involves assessing and recording pupils’ progress and preparing them for examinations.

The teacher will connect pupils’ current knowledge with earlier learning, develop strategies to encourage further progress, and challenge and inspire pupils to deepen their knowledge and understanding.

General expectations

The teacher will be expected to:

• Promote and contribute to the school’s aims, including its mission, vision, values and policies.
• Promote a positive school culture that is happy, purposeful and productive.
• Liaise effectively with all staff members.
• Support and motivate students.
• Communicate effectively with parents.
• Encourage high standards in all aspects of school life.
• Work within the school’s performance management system.
• Undertake any other duties that may reasonably be required.

Key responsibilities

Teaching and curriculum delivery

The teacher will:

• Teach all areas of the secondary physics curriculum.
• Plan, prepare and present lessons that address the needs of pupils across the full ability range.
• Prepare and deliver lessons to classes of different ages and abilities.
• Motivate pupils through enthusiastic and imaginative presentations.
• Research new subject areas, maintain up-to-date subject knowledge, and devise and write new curriculum materials.
• Select and use a range of learning resources and equipment, including podcasts and interactive whiteboards.
• Prepare pupils for qualifications and external examinations.
• Keep up to date with changes and developments in the structure of the curriculum.
• Coordinate activities and resources within a specific area of the curriculum and support colleagues in delivering the specialist area.
• Work with others to plan and coordinate teaching activities.

Assessment and pupil development

The teacher will:

• Take responsibility for the progress of every pupil in the assigned class.
• Prepare and mark work to support positive pupil development.
• Mark pupils’ work, provide appropriate feedback, and maintain records of their progress and development.
• Meet the school’s requirements for assessing and recording pupils’ development.
• Provide parents and carers with feedback on pupils’ progress during parents’ evenings and other meetings.

Classroom management and pupil support

The teacher will:

• Organize the classroom and learning resources and create displays that encourage a positive learning environment.
• Maintain discipline.
• Manage pupil behaviour in the classroom and elsewhere on school premises.
• Apply appropriate and effective measures in cases of misbehaviour.
• Undertake pastoral duties, including serving as a form tutor where required.
• Support pupils individually when they experience academic or personal difficulties.

School activities and community engagement

The teacher will:

• Organize and participate in school events, outings and activities that may take place during evenings or weekends.
• Work with parents to maximize their involvement in the school and in developing resources for the school.
• Meet with other professionals, such as education welfare officers and educational psychologists, when required.

Collaboration and professional development

The teacher will:

• Liaise with colleagues and work flexibly.
• Supervise and support teaching assistants, trainee teachers and newly qualified teachers.
• Participate in departmental meetings, parents’ evenings and whole-school training events.
• Undergo regular lesson observations.
• Participate in regular in-service training as part of continuing professional development.
• Undertake any other duties that may reasonably be required.

Experience requirements

Candidates should have:

• A minimum of two years’ experience teaching physics, which is essential.
• Experience with the English or Cambridge curriculum, which is desirable.
• Experience in curriculum development, which is desirable.

Desired qualities and competencies

The preferred candidate should be:

• A very good classroom practitioner.
• Knowledgeable.
• A lifelong learner.
• Enthusiastic and hardworking, with a willingness to go the extra mile when required.
• Able to model good practice in line with the school’s philosophy.
• Able to model good practice in line with the International Baccalaureate philosophy.
• Committed to maintaining confidentiality and demonstrating integrity.
• An excellent planner.
• Flexible.
• A creative thinker.
• A problem-solver.
• Able to plan strategically for future school improvement.
• Proficient in the use of information and communication technology.
• Equipped with excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• A very good communicator.
• Equipped with strong interpersonal skills.
• Open and approachable.
• A team player.
• Committed to open, continuous and constructive dialogue with staff and parents.
• Firm but fair.
• Interested in local cultures and traditions.
• Internationally minded.
• Enthusiastic.
• Motivated.
• Patient.
• Capable of “big-picture” thinking.
• Committed.
• Culturally sensitive.

How to apply

Interested candidates should submit:

• An up-to-date curriculum vitae.
• A letter of application of no more than one A4 page explaining why they are suited to the position.
• The names and email addresses of three professional referees in the CV.
• The current or most recent Headteacher or School Principal as one of the three referees.

No referees will be contacted without the candidate’s prior permission.

Applications should be addressed to the Headteacher, Mr Patel, and emailed to:

recruiting@scis.sc.tz

Due to the expected high volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Safeguarding statement

St Constantine’s International School is fully committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people and expects the same commitment from its employees.

All new staff members will undergo detailed and enhanced pre-employment clearance, including:

• Identity checks.
• Criminal background checks covering every country in which the candidate has lived.
• Qualification checks.
• Employment history checks, including an examination of any gaps in employment.
• Satisfactory reference checks covering all employment during the previous five years.

Diversity, equity and inclusion statement

St Constantine’s International School is an equal-opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace.

The school prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind in accordance with Tanzanian law. This policy applies to all employment practices within the school.

Recruitment decisions are based solely on merit, including whether candidates possess the skills, experience, attributes and traits required to perform the advertised role exceptionally well.

Application deadline and selection process

The application deadline is Friday, 18 September 2026.

Shortlisted candidates will be contacted on the closing date. In exceptional circumstances, the school may contact candidates before the closing date.

St Constantine’s International School reserves the right to appoint a suitable candidate and conclude the recruitment process before the advertised deadline. Early applications are therefore encouraged.