Working at IST

We know the impact that great teachers have on the learning of our young people. Therefore, we strive to recruit and retain the best educational professionals. We are looking for educators who will challenge and motivate our students, with their varied learning needs and styles, to achieve their very best. Matching the commitment and energy that we expect from our teachers, our hope is that work at IST will be stimulating and rewarding.

We seek teachers who are passionate about educating young minds and who can demonstrate resourcefulness and flexibility. Tanzania is a wonderful country, with outstanding opportunities for individuals and families; life here does, however, have its challenges as well as joys. Teachers who thrive here tend to be active and intrepid and are often called upon to show a good sense of humour.

On a practical level, we require our teachers to have relevant teaching credentials and excellent communication skills in English. We seek clear commitment to our school’s values of responsibility, inquiry, compassion, balance and diversity. We have a strong preference for candidates who have experience with the International Baccalaureate and who have worked successfully in a culturally diverse environment in a less developed country. Our teachers are expected to be able to use ICT effectively in their teaching.

Our work focuses on building a professional learning community. Below you'll find the set of characteristics that describe the professional learning community that we aspire to be at IST. Our norms of collaboration, also listed below, guide our professional lives as we work with each other and with parents to support and challenge our students.