Vacancy title:
Science Teacher (Upper Primary)
Employment type: Contractor, Industry: Nonprofit, and NGO, Category: Education, Teachers & Education, Childhood Teacher, Teacher
Jobs at:
UBORA Tanzania Foundation
Deadline of this Job:
Wednesday, November 18 2026
Duty Station:
Siha District, Kilimanjaro | Dar es Salaam
Summary
Date Posted: Wednesday, October 28 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed
JOB DETAILS:
About the role
To spark curiosity and build a strong scientific foundation in Upper Primary learners through inquiry and hands-on learning. This prepares them for the Primary School Leaving Examination (PSLE) and for the UBORA Leadership STEM School.
Reports to: Head of Section
Overall accountability: The Science Teacher is accountable for the quality of Science teaching, for safe practical work, and for measurable learner progress and PSLE results in Science in Classes IV–VI.
Accountability question: Are Upper Primary learners developing scientific understanding and inquiry skills, improving term by term, and ready for STEM secondary education?
Key responsibilities
Lesson Planning & Delivery
- Prepare termly schemes of work and weekly lesson plans aligned with the Revised Curriculum for Basic Education (2025).
- Deliver competence-based Science lessons that include at least one practical or inquiry activity each week per class.
- Use the school environment, garden and local materials as living science resources.
Practical Work & Safety
- Plan, prepare and supervise safe experiments and demonstrations.
- Keep science materials and equipment safe, organised and recorded in an inventory, and check it every term.
- Teach and enforce safe practical habits.
Assessment & Learner Progress
- Give and mark exercises and practical reports, and return them with feedback within 3 working days.
- Set and mark monthly tests and termly examinations, and analyse the results for every class.
- Run remedial support for learners below the expected level.
Candidate Class Preparation
- Prepare Class VI candidates for the PSLE with a structured revision plan and regular mock examinations.
- Track each candidate’s performance after every mock, and agree targeted improvement actions.
STEM Projects & Co-curricular Activities
- Lead or support a Science or STEM club, science fairs, and environmental or agricultural projects.
- Work with Lower STEM Secondary teachers on learners’ readiness for secondary Science.
Mentorship, Records & Reporting
- Serve as a class mentor, giving character and spiritual guidance.
- Keep accurate class registers, schemes of work, Scope and Sequence and lesson records.
- Submit termly subject performance reports to the Head of Section.
Minimum qualifications
Education: Bachelor's Degree in Education with Science (Biology, Chemistry or Physics) as a teaching subject
Experience: No prior experience required
Languages: English, Kiswahili
At least Grade C in CSEE in the science teaching subject, and at least Grade B in CSEE English
Ability to teach confidently in English
Basic ICT skills for teaching and record-keeping
Added advantage: At least 2 years’ experience teaching a candidate class in a primary school
Core competencies & skills
Science Subject Mastery
Inquiry-Based & Practical Teaching
Laboratory & Practical Safety
Assessment, Data Analysis & Remedial Teaching
Mentorship & Christian Character Formation
What we offer
2-year fixed-term contract, including a 3–6 month probation period
Start date: January 2027
Competitive remuneration set by UBORA’s Board-approved Compensation Schedule. Teachers’ salaries are benchmarked at or above the Government TGTS scale
A clear career pathway with defined grades, Continuous Professional Development (CPD) and promotion based on merit
Starting grade depends on verified qualifications and experience, in line with UBORA’s Scheme of Service
Openings
1
Work Hours: 8
Experience: No Requirements
Level of Education: bachelor degree
Job application procedure
Apply by 18 Nov 2026
Takes about 5 minutes · free of charge
Documents to upload
- 1 Application letter
- 2 Detailed CV
- 3 Certificates
- 4 NIDA card or Birth Certificate
- 5 Personal Christian testimony
Application Link: Click Here to Apply Now
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