Head Teacher
Peponi International Nursery and Daycare
Job Description
Job Details
Peponi International Nursery and Daycare is hiring a Head Teacher to provide strategic and day-to-day leadership for the school, oversee curriculum delivery, supervise staff, promote high teaching standards, maintain parent relationships, and support school growth and enrollment.
School Scope
Nursery, daycare and lower primary (P1–P5) | Montessori, Cambridge and national curriculum
Key Duties and Responsibilities
- Provide overall leadership and management of academic, administrative and operational functions
- Supervise teachers, caregivers and support staff
- Coordinate implementation of Montessori, Cambridge and Uganda national curriculum
- Develop and review lesson plans, schemes of work and timetables
- Monitor classroom standards, learner progress and staff performance
- Serve as link between school and parents
- Promote and market the school
- Ensure a safe, clean and child-friendly environment
- Maintain school and administrative records
- Work with management on school growth and quality
Minimum Qualifications and Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Education or related field
- Formal teacher training
- Registered teacher in Uganda (or eligible)
- 3–5 years’ relevant teaching experience (with leadership responsibility)
- Strong understanding of early childhood development
- Ability to manage blended curriculum (Montessori, Cambridge, national)
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Strong administrative and organizational skills
Added Advantage
- Postgraduate qualification in Educational Leadership/Management
- Montessori training or experience
- Cambridge/international school experience
- Experience with lower primary (P1–P5)
- School systems development experience
- Marketing and admissions experience
- Staff mentorship experience
- Knowledge of safeguarding and child welfare
- Basic ICT skills
Core Competencies
- Leadership and initiative
- Parent relations and communication
- Curriculum coordination
- Staff supervision and mentorship
- Administrative strength
- Marketing and enrollment support
- Problem-solving and professionalism
How to Apply
Submit: Application letter, CV, academic documents, ID, and 2 referees
Email to peponi.international1@gmail.com
Contact: Wayo Priscilla Agatha – 0766 104885 / 0706 041265
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