Pharo Foundation (“the Foundation”) is a mission-driven, impact-oriented organisation that designs, funds, and operates economic development programmes towards a vibrant, productive, and self-reliant Africa. Over the next decade, our goal is to create maximum impact towards three critical missions:

1. Education: ensure that all students have an opportunity to access a high-quality and affordable education and become productive citizens in a rapidly changing world.

2. Water: ensure that people and communities across Africa have access to a safe and affordable source of water.

3. Productivity: eliminate health, financial, and structural barriers to employment and productivity for working people.

Established within our Education Mission, Pharo Schools are centres of excellence offering top-quality education and integrating extra-curricular activities to ensure an all-rounded approach. Pharo Schools follow their respective countries’ national curriculums and select regional and international ones to ensure our students are competitive. The academic structure is complemented by reading materials and creative technology-based learning solutions.  Pharo School Assosa, established in 2020, is located on the western edge of Ethiopian the capital of Benishangul Gumuz Regional State (BGRS).  It is owned and operated by Pharo Foundation. Our mission is to provide a locally relevant and globally competitive, high quality learning experience, which empowers students to become lifelong learners and productive global citizens. We are committed to experience a holistic approach. The school focuses on fostering the intellectual, social, emotional, and ethical development of learners.

We are a diverse, multicultural, and passionate organisation, with over 700 employees in Ethiopia, Kenya, Rwanda, and Somaliland. Our headquarters are in Nairobi, Kenya, and we have a liaison office in London, UK, which is home to our parent organisation, Pharo Management.

The Foundation also operates Pharo Ventures which is the for-profit arm of its operations with sustainable businesses in Ethiopia and Somaliland geared towards job creation and economic empowerment.

We are looking for a competent and committed Performing & Visual Art Teacher for our Pharo Schools, Assosa, who is passionate and dedicated to teaching. The teacher is a key resource for the schools and the qualified candidate is highly expected to discharge their duties with high standards of excellence in order to meet the schools’ objective of providing quality education service delivery for students in the surrounding community.

Role: Performing & Visual Art Teacher

Location: Assosa, Benishangul Gumuz Regional State, Ethiopia

Reporting to: School Principal

Functional Relationships: Head of Education

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Teach knowledge and skills in art, including designing, drawing, sculpture, dance, drama, music and film.

• Instruct students in proper care and use of learning tools and equipment.

• Provide instruction by which students develop aesthetic concepts and appreciation and the ability to make qualitative judgments about art.

• Help learners to express their imagination and feelings and develop a sense of personal and cultural identity and further understanding of other people’s art and culture.

• Contribute to the development, implementation and evaluation of the school’s policies, practices and procedures in such a way as to support the school’s values and vision.

• Present lessons in a comprehensive manner and use visual/audio means to facilitate learning.

• Ensure timely preparation of annual plans, and weekly and daily lesson plans as required by the school policy.

• Assign reasonable tasks and homework to students. Be the custodian of the school’s calendar.

• Timely assessment and recording of students’ progress and; provide grades and feedback.

• Follow professional practices consistent with the school’s systems and policies.

• Interact in a professional manner with students, parents, school staff, and school leaders.

• Act in a confidential, ethical, and legal manner and be a role model to students.

• Motivate students and inspire continuous learning.

• Always strive for the best students’ learning outcomes.

• Supervise students at recess, lunchtime, study time, and in other assigned areas.

• Prepare materials to reinforce the regular classroom lesson under the Headteacher’s direction.

• Strive to develop respect among students, staff, and school leaders.

• Show courtesy, integrity, and follow-up on all assigned tasks.

• Demonstrate an effort of knowledge, skill, and attitude.

• Maintain confidentiality of students’ records.

• Engage actively in the implementation of the school’s co-curricular and social support activities.

• Demonstrate an understanding of the community and parental role in the education of children.

• Any other duty as assigned by the supervisor.

Job Requirements

Qualification Requirements

• BA Degree in major content taught or Diploma in Performing & Visual Art.

• 4 years of relevant teaching experience for BA holders and 6 years for Diploma holders.

• Practical teaching experience in private schools is preferable.

• Understanding, knowledge and applied experience in active learning instructional classroom and placing equal opportunities of learning based on learner’s level of acquisition.

• Understanding and experience of digital technology supported teaching approaches.

• Experience in an instructional classroom, co-curricular activities and community development tasks.

• Excellent computer knowledge of MS-Word, MS-excel and PowerPoint.

Personal Attributes

• Strong passion for and commitment to education.

• A role model across the school in terms of punctuality, attendance, positive engagement, and professional relations among staff.

• Positive disposition to involve the whole school community and take people forward together.

• Great attention to detail and a flexible approach to work.

• High level of commitment and self-motivation.

• High professional and ethical standards.

• Positive outlook and outgoing personality with solid interpersonal and diplomatic skills.

• Structured and process-oriented.

• Excellent time management skills with the ability to balance multiple priorities.

• Motivated to learn and perform and not afraid to ask questions.

• Willing to challenge the status quo and add value by introducing positive change.

• Excellent communicator and comfortable working in a team environment.

• Demonstrate strong communication skills in English, both verbally and in writing.

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. 

Application Requirements 

1. A detailed CV and cover letter. In your letter, please state where you heard about this position or saw it advertised (e.g., website, LinkedIn, etc.).

2. An essay of no more than 500 words outlining:                                                       2.1 What specific experiences have you gained that uniquely qualify you for this role?
   2.2 How have your past roles prepared you to excel in this position?

3. A one-page list of 4 references with current addresses, phone numbers, and email contacts.

Apply through THIS LINK within 10 working days.