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Acorns International School takes pride in being the most affordable Cambridge School in Uganda. Internationalism is not just in the name for us, we celebrate unity in diversity. We strive to be the best in what we do, and cut no corners in achieving this. If this sounds like you, we look forward to hearing from you.

Benefits of Working at Acorns

  • Competitive salary package
  • Contribution to NSSF
  • Medical insurance (for employee)
  • Tuition waiver for up to 2 children to attend Acorns for lead teachers
  • Work Permit (Expats)
  • Safe and conducive environment
  • Fully-funded mandatory Professional Development

OPEN POSITIONS

Primary Department

Secondary Department

Acorns International School welcomes applications for future opportunities, which will be kept in our database, please apply for these through the links below. Please note these are not current vacancies

 

Secondary Department

The Lead Teacher is responsible for teaching all areas of the curriculum, classroom preparation and supporting learners to achieve their educational needs Responsibilities
  • Teaching all areas of the curriculum
  • Preparing the classroom for lessons
  • Lesson planning
  • Classroom display and submission of paperwork
  • Working one-on-one or with small groups of students
  • Professional Development and collaborative planning
  • Helping on School outings or at school events
  • Reporting and liason with parents/ guardians
  • Assessment and report writing
Minimum Requirements
  • Bachelors Degree in Education or related
  • Teaching Qualification/ Certificate
  • Relevant Teaching Experience
  • Experience in an international school is an added advantage
Click Here to Apply

Primary Department

The Lead Teacher is responsible for teaching all areas of the curriculum, classroom preparation and supporting learners to achieve their educational needs

Responsibilities

  • Teaching all areas of the curriculum
  • Preparing the classroom for lessons
  • Lesson planning
  • Classroom display and submission of paperwork
  • Working one-on-one or with small groups of students
  • Professional Development and collaborative planning
  • Helping on School outings or at school events
  • Reporting and liason with parents/ guardians
  • Assessment and report writing

Minimum Requirements

  • Bachelors Degree in Education or related
  • Teaching Qualification/ Certificate
  • Relevant Teaching Experience
  • Experience in an international school is an added advantage

  Click Here To Apply

The Teaching Assistant will work under the supervision of the Classroom Teacher to provide support in classroom management, lesson planning, and student supervision. The Teaching Assistant will work closely with the Classroom Teacher to ensure that the learning environment is conducive to student growth and development.

Key responsibilities:

  • Assist the Classroom Teacher in creating lesson plans and delivering instruction.
  • Support the Classroom Teacher in managing the classroom, including monitoring student behavior and providing feedback to the Classroom Teacher.
  • Provide one-on-one or small group support to students who need additional assistance with coursework or other tasks.
  • Assist in the supervision of students during classroom activities, transitions, and other times as needed.
  • Provide feedback to the Classroom Teacher on student progress and behavior.
  • Maintain accurate records of student attendance, grades, and other information as directed by the Classroom Teacher.
  • Attend meetings and training sessions as required.

Occasional Duties:

  • Supervising or conducting clubs
  • Supervision on school trips

Minimum Requirements

  • Diploma in Education or any related
  • Experience working with children

Click Here To Apply

Early Years Department

The Lead Teacher is responsible for teaching all areas of the curriculum, classroom preparation and supporting learners to achieve their educational needs

Responsibilities

  • Teaching all areas of the curriculum
  • Preparing the classroom for lessons
  • Lesson planning
  • Classroom display and submission of paperwork
  • Working one-on-one or with small groups of students
  • Professional Development and collaborative planning
  • Helping on School outings or at school events
  • Reporting and liason with parents/ guardians
  • Assessment and report writing

Minimum Requirements

  • Bachelors Degree in Education or related
  • Teaching Qualification/ Certificate
  • Relevant Teaching Experience
  • Experience in an international school is an added advantage

Click Here To Apply

The Teaching Assistant will work under the supervision of the Classroom Teacher to provide support in classroom management, lesson planning, and student supervision. The Teaching Assistant will work closely with the Classroom Teacher to ensure that the learning environment is conducive to student growth and development.

Key responsibilities:

  • Assist the Classroom Teacher in creating lesson plans and delivering instruction.
  • Support the Classroom Teacher in managing the classroom, including monitoring student behavior and providing feedback to the Classroom Teacher.
  • Provide one-on-one or small group support to students who need additional assistance with coursework or other tasks.
  • Assist in the supervision of students during classroom activities, transitions, and other times as needed.
  • Provide feedback to the Classroom Teacher on student progress and behavior.
  • Maintain accurate records of student attendance, grades, and other information as directed by the Classroom Teacher.
  • Attend meetings and training sessions as required.

Occasional Duties:

  • Supervising or conducting clubs
  • Supervision on school trips

Minimum Requirements

  • Diploma in Education or any related
  • Experience working with children

Click Here To Apply

Non teaching staff

Please use the link below to apply for non-teaching positions at Acorns International School, these can be in our non-teaching/ administrative departments like Admin, ICT, HR, Admissions, Security and Maintenance. All applications will be kept in our database and referred to incase of any vacancies, if suitable

Click Here To Appply