PRIMARY CLASSROOM TEACHERS Job (60 Jobs)
Work Hours: Full-time, 08 hours per day
Salary:
Attractive
Job Deadline: 12 December 2025
Number of Jobs: 60
Hiring Entity: YARID
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| YARID |
Location: In Uganda
Job Details:
About YARID
Young African Refugees for Integral Development (YARID) is a registered Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO) based in Kampala, founded in 2007 by young Congolese refugees living in Uganda.
The mission of YARID is to empower refugees, orphans, and Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) around Africa to overcome the burdens of deprivation and vulnerability to become healthy, educated, self-sustaining, and contributing members of society.
YARID unites urban refugees through avenues like sports, English classes, and vocational skills training in order to address social issues like ethnic conflicts, unemployment, public health, and lack of access to education. We also have a presence in settlement locations like Nakivale, Kyaka and Palabek. YARID serves Refugees that mainly come from the Democratic Republic of Congo, Rwanda, Burundi, South Sudan, Eritrea, Somalia, and Ethiopia, including the host community.
About the RISE Project
Building upon YARID’s commitment to empowering refugees, with funding from European Civil Protection and Humanitarian Aid Operations (ECHO), we are proud to partner with our lead, Save the Children (SCI) and other consortium members on the RISE project, specifically in Nakivale settlement.
RISE initiative aims to achieve increased access, retention, and improved learning outcomes for out-of-school children, newly arrived children, and children at risk of dropout in the Nakivale, wamwanja, and Kyangwali refugee settlements. This includes newly arrived refugees, unaccompanied and separated children, and children facing conflict-related vulnerabilities.
PRIMARY CLASSROOM TEACHERS
Employee Category: Full-time (40 hours/week).
Location: Nakivale
Reporting line: Field Officer.
Number of direct reports: N/A.
Job Overview/Summary
The Classroom Teacher will provide quality primary education to children in Nakivale Refugee Settlement, ensuring learning is inclusive, child-centred, and responsive to the needs of vulnerable children. The teacher will support the RISE project’s goal of improving access, retention, and learning outcomes.
Responsibilities
- Classroom Instruction and Management
- Prepare schemes of work and lesson plans aligned with the approved national curriculum.
- Select or develop learning and teaching materials/aids appropriate to the lessons.
- Deliver lessons according to the timetable.
Conduct remedial work or extra teaching for learners who are lagging.
Create a safe, inclusive, and stimulating learning environment that is responsive to the diverse needs of refugee children.
- Effectively manage classroom behaviour and dynamics, promoting a culture of respect and cooperation among students.
- Student Assessment and Support
- Assess student learning through a variety of methods, including classwork, assignments, and exams.
- Provide individualised support and tailored instruction to students with diverse learning needs and abilities.
- Maintain accurate records of student attendance and academic performance.
- Do pupil studies, keep profiles for individual learners.
- Parent and Community Engagement
- Communicate regularly with parents and caregivers to provide updates on student progress and discuss any concerns.
- Facilitate positive relationships with community members to support the educational journey of beneficiary children.
- Encourage parental involvement in school activities and their child’s education.
- Collaboration and Professional Development
- Work closely with other teachers, school administrators, and RISE project staff to coordinate efforts and share best practices.
- Actively participate in professional development workshops and training sessions to enhance teaching skills and methodologies.
- Attend staff meetings, departmental/subject meetings.
- Work with school leadership and other teachers to improve instruction.
- Follow Ministry of Education and Science (MoES) guidelines, regulations, and policies (e.g., teacher registration/licensing).
- Carry out any additional tasks as expected by the line manager.
- Child Protection
- Ensure all classroom and teaching practices adhere to child protection best practices.
- Identify and report any child protection concerns to the appropriate authority.
- Administrative Roles
- Keep and maintain class and school records (attendance, inventory, registers).
- Report on learner achievement and submit required reports.
- Follow directives from district or ministry officials.
- Participate in appraisal/performance review processes as required.
- Recording keeping on the well-being of learners
Update the line supervisor and or the field officers of any unforeseen situations on the learners), including all safeguarding and health-related matters.
Qualifications
- Grade III Certificate in Teaching (or equivalent) required
- A diploma or degree in Primary Education is an advantage.
Registration Certificate from the Ministry of Education and Sports is an asset. - Fluency in English; knowledge of French, Swahili, or local languages (e.g. Luganda, Kinyarwanda) is a plus.
- 2 years of experience teaching primary school children; experience with refugee or vulnerable populations is preferred
- Strong classroom management and inclusive teaching skills.
- Understanding of child-centred pedagogy and differentiated instruction.
- Commitment to safeguarding and child protection.
- Candidates with personal displacement or refugee experience are encouraged to apply.
- Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
Equality and Diversity
YARID Service is committed to the fair treatment of all people, regardless of their gender, race, colour, ethnicity, ethnic or national origin, citizenship, religion, disability, mental health needs, age, domestic circumstances, social class, sexuality, beliefs, political allegiance or trade union membership.
Safeguarding Children and Vulnerable Adults
YARID is committed to safeguarding and promoting the well-being of children, young people, and adults. This commitment extends to preventing all forms of abuse, including but not limited to: physical, emotional, sexual, inclusion, financial, and neglect. All applicants for this position are expected to share this commitment and understand their responsibilities in upholding YARID’s Safeguarding Policy. This includes prioritizing the safety and well-being of individuals, reporting any concerns or suspicions of abuse, neglect, or exploitation immediately, and conducting themselves professionally and ethically at all times, ensuring their behaviour does not put any individual at risk. YARID has robust procedures in place to address safeguarding concerns.
Application procedure
Our services are provided free of charge. Do not pay any fees for job placements. Be vigilant for any requests that may compromise your safety or violate our safeguarding policies. Report any suspicious activity immediately.
If you meet the above qualifications and are interested in this opportunity, please submit your application with this link https://yarid.qedhrm.com/careers/job?id=Mzk= before Friday, the 12th of December 2025, at 5 PM. Please note that applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, so we encourage early application. Only short-listed candidates shall be contacted.
Posting Date: 2025-12-05
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