The School
The Women’s Institute for Secondary Education and Research (WISER), founded and registered in 2007 as an independent Kenyan not-for-profit NGO, has established a private girls’ secondary boarding school and community centre in Muhuru Bay, Kenya.
This school serves the community with a holistic approach towards improving educational, economic, and health outcomes for girls.
The Student Body
In addition to the 60 female Forms I & 2 students accepted into the WISER School for its two years of operation, 30 girls will be added in Form I as each class advances. Students, recruited from the 14 primary schools in Muhuru Bay, are on full scholarship supported by WISER partners.
The Curriculum
The WISER curriculum follows the Kenyan educational standards, by offering 12 core subjects during the first year.
French is taught as a foreign language in addition to Kiswahili and English.
Open Positions
WISER is hiring teachers for the following subjects:
1. Mathematics/Chemistry
2. English/Literature
3. Biology/Agriculture
4. Kiswahili/English
The position will entail serving as one of the teachers at WISER. Each teacher will be responsible for leading a combination of subjects listed above and co-curricular activities that are rigorous and student-centered.
WISER teachers will be provided on-campus housing to foster a WISER community of learners, committed to empowering girls and generating the next generation of young women leaders in Kenya.
Teacher Profile
- Bachelor Degree in Education or related field.
- At least 2 years of previous experience in the field of education.
- Demonstrated measurable academic impact in previous teaching position with competitive KCSE results.
- Added advantage includes knowledge in computers.
Also, please summarize yourself as follows in your cover letter:
- Full Name
- Current/Past Salary
- Year 2011 Benefits
- Subjects Taught
P.O. Box 28 Muhuru Bay, Kenya
Girls’ Secondary Boarding School & Community Center
www.wisergirls.org