Details of English Teacher (Pearson (Edexcel Curriculum)

Job description

English Teacher (Pearson (Edexcel Curriculum)

Pharo Secondary School Sheikh, Somaliland

Overview

Pharo Foundation (“the Foundation”) is a pioneering, mission-driven organisation working to build a vibrant, productive, and self-reliant Africa. Founded and fully funded by Pharo Management, an emerging markets hedge fund, the Foundation represents a new model of philanthropic capitalism: a private endowment using its own capital to design, fund, and operate development programmes with privatesector discipline and long-term commitment.

Over the next decade, the Foundation’s ambition is to deliver lasting impact across three interdependent missions:

1. Empowering the next generation through affordable, high-quality education.

2. Solving water scarcity by building and operating sustainable water infrastructure.

3. Driving economic productivity by unlocking jobs, investment, and innovation through both nonprofit and for-profit ventures.

The Foundation operates in Ethiopia, Somaliland, Kenya, and Rwanda, employing more than 750 people. It combines a not-for-profit engine: Pharo Development, with a for-profit engine, Pharo Ventures, which builds and operates sustainable businesses to create jobs and advance economic self-reliance.

Pharo Foundation delivers its education mission through a network of Pharo Schools, providing high-quality education from kindergarten through secondary level. In Somaliland, the Foundation operates four educational institutions, Pharo Vocational Training Centre, Pharo Kindergarten, Pharo Primary School, and Pharo Secondary Boarding School in Sheikh District.

Our schools enrich both international and national curricula through diverse means, such as engaging reading materials, innovative technology-driven learning methods, and educational technology tools.

We take pride in our well-equipped instructional spaces tailored for dynamic learning, ongoing assessment, mentorship, and age-appropriate resources like libraries, laboratories, ICT facilities, and pedagogical centres.

We firmly uphold the significance of academic excellence in nurturing students, facilitating their

seamless transition into adulthood, and paving the way for occupational and economic success.

Position summary

Pharo Secondary School in Sheikh is seeking a passionate and highly motivated Secondary English Teacher (Pearson Edexcel Curriculum) to join our 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 ideal candidate will possess strong subject knowledge, a commitment to learner-centered teaching practices, and the ability to create engaging and inclusive learning experiences that prepare students for success in both Pearson Edexcel examinations and future academic pursuits.

This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to a dynamic boarding school environment dedicated to nurturing well-rounded, confident, and globally competitive learners.

Key Relationships

Job Title: English Teacher

Location: Sheikh, Somaliland

Reporting to: Head of Academics and Learning

Contract Type: Fixed Term - One year (possibility of renewal)

Key Duties and Responsibilities of an English Teacher

• Deliver high-quality teaching of Pearson Edexcel English Language curriculum at IGCSE and A Level, ensuring lessons are engaging, structured, and aligned with examination requirements.

• Prepare and implement lesson plans, schemes of work, and assessments aligned with the Pearson

Edexcel syllabus and learning objectives.

• Develop students’ proficiency in reading, writing, speaking, listening, critical analysis, and effective communication through a variety of teaching strategies.

• Prepare students effectively for Pearson Edexcel examinations by using past papers, exam-focused revision strategies, and regular formative assessments.

• Design and administer class assessments, assignments, and coursework, providing timely and

constructive feedback to support student progress.

• Monitor and track student academic performance and provide targeted interventions for students

requiring additional support.

• Create a positive, inclusive, and stimulating classroom environment that promotes student

engagement and achievement.

• Integrate educational technology and digital learning resources into classroom instruction to

enhance teaching and learning outcomes.

• Encourage independent learning, critical thinking, creativity, and effective communication

through individual and collaborative learning activities.

• Maintain accurate records of student attendance, assessment data, and academic progress in

accordance with school policies.

• Collaborate with school leadership and colleagues to contribute to curriculum development,

academic improvement initiatives, and student achievement goals.

• Participate actively in co-curricular activities, tutorials, enrichment programmes, and boarding

school responsibilities as required.

• Support student recruitment, admissions activities, and school promotional initiatives when

Appropriate.

Skills and qualifications

Required Qualifications and Experience

• 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, is highly desirable.

• 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.

Behavioral and Technical Attributes

• Demonstrate exemplary professional conduct and act as a positive role model for students within

and outside the school community.

• Maintain a caring, supportive, and nurturing attitude toward students, encouraging both academic

growth and personal development.

• Communicate effectively and respectfully with students, teachers, and parents using clear,

professional, and age-appropriate language.

• Show strong organisational and time-management skills when supporting both library services and teaching activities.

• Demonstrate basic technical competence in ICT tools, digital learning platforms, and educational

technologies used to support teaching, learning, and research.

• Exhibit teamwork and collaboration by working closely with teachers and school staff to support

classroom learning and academic programmes.

• Maintain confidentiality, professionalism, and responsibility when handling school records,

learning materials, and student information.

• Adhere to child safeguarding and protection policies, ensuring the safety, dignity, and well-being

of all students.

• Promote a safe and inclusive learning environment by being vigilant, reporting any safeguarding

concerns according to school procedures, and supporting policies that protect children from harm,

abuse, neglect, or exploitation.

How to apply

Application procedure

• We will review completed applications on a rolling basis. If we identify an outstanding candidate

early in the process, we reserve the right to appoint before the deadline. For this reason, we

encourage interested candidates to apply as early as possible. Due to the high volume of

applications, we regret that we will only contact shortlisted candidates.

• You are required to attach a detailed CV and cover letter. 

The application deadline is 3rd July 2026

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