Teaching Opportunities at Dar es Salaam Independent School – August 2025
Dar es Salaam Independent School (DIS), registered under numbers S.2544 and DS/02/7/037, is inviting applications from qualified teachers for the 2025/26 academic year. The school is seeking dedicated and passionate educators to fill two teaching positions:
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Middle School Science Teacher (IGCSE & Checkpoints)
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Secondary School Art & Design Teacher (IGCSE & AS/A-Level)
Both positions are available for immediate placement.
Available Positions
1. Middle School Science Teacher (IGCSE & Checkpoints)
The successful candidate will:
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Teach Science within the Cambridge curriculum, focusing on IGCSE and Checkpoint stages.
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Inspire, motivate, and engage students through effective communication and teaching strategies.
2. Secondary School Art & Design Teacher (IGCSE & AS/A-Level) – Re-advertised
The successful candidate will:
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Deliver Art & Design lessons at IGCSE and AS/A-Level within the Cambridge curriculum.
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Foster creativity and inspire students with innovative teaching approaches.
Qualifications
Middle School Science Teacher
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Bachelor’s degree or higher in Education or a related field.
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Experience teaching Science within the Cambridge curriculum, particularly IGCSE and Checkpoints.
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Background in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology at A-Level, with at least two of these studied at university level.
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Familiarity with Cambridge Assessment International Education (CAIE).
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Strong communication and classroom management skills.
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Commitment to professional growth and continuous learning.
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Proficiency in computer applications.
Secondary School Art & Design Teacher
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Bachelor’s degree or higher in Education or a related field.
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Proven experience teaching Art & Design in the Cambridge curriculum at IGCSE and AS/A-Level.
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Familiarity with Cambridge Assessment International Education (CAIE).
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Excellent communication and motivation skills.
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Commitment to professional development.
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Computer literacy.
Application Requirements
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A degree in Education is mandatory.
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Certified copies of all academic and professional certificates.
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Accreditation of foreign certificates by the Tanzania Commission for Universities (TCU) (if applicable).
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Application package must include:
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Cover letter
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Curriculum vitae (CV)
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Copies of academic qualifications
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All documents should be merged into one PDF file, and the job title must be clearly stated in the email subject line.
Submission Details
Applications should be submitted either:
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Physically: Delivered to the school office in Mikocheni
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Email: Sent to dis@dis.ac.tz
Address your application to:
Ms. Lightness Kileo
HR Manager, Dar es Salaam Independent School
Contact Information:
- Email: dis@dis.ac.tz
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Telephone: 022 2781515
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Mobile: 0772 111228
Application Deadline: 10th September 2025
Why Join Dar es Salaam Independent School?
Dar es Salaam Independent School is a well-established Cambridge curriculum institution committed to academic excellence and holistic student development. Teachers at DIS benefit from:
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A supportive teaching environment.
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Opportunities for professional development.
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A chance to make a real impact on students’ academic and personal growth.
