TITLE:   Student Experience Associate

LOCATION: Rwanda, Bugesera

TEAM: Student Life

CONTRACT LENGTH: Two Years

ROLE PURPOSE:

The Student Experience Associate supports the implementation of student wellness activities and community engagement programs that enrich the non-academic student experience. The Associate plays a practical, hands-on role in organizing wellness sessions, coordinating student participation in community outreach, assisting with school events, and ensuring the smooth day-to-day running of wellness and engagement-related programs.

Role Dimension

Our all-girls secondary boarding school, the Gashora Girls Academy of Science and Technology, was founded to enable Rwanda’s young women to reach their full potential, becoming the future scientists, entrepreneurs, advocates, and thought leaders the world needs. These young women will bring insights and solutions to our most significant global challenges.

 At GGAST, we foster a positive learning environment that prioritizes student success.

To reach our mission, the school is looking for an Associate to support the Director of Student Life in the implementation of student life initiatives and welfare.

The ideal candidate for this role at GGAST should have a background in programme and office administration, and have an excellent eye for detail, be able to draft documents and project manage both short- and long-term projects.

KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY:

1) Provide administration support to the Director of Student Life in the following project and programme areas: 

• Assist in organizing wellness sessions, including logistics for workshops, talks, and health-related activities.

• Maintain a schedule of community service activities and ensure students are informed and signed up.

• Provide logistical support for student outreach activities (transport, materials, supervision schedules).

• Support preparation and setup for key student life events such as orientation, wellness weeks, and celebration days.

• Support the planning and execution of student council and student leadership activities.

• Assist in compiling student feedback and evaluations after programs and events.

• Maintain accurate contact lists for community partners and assist in coordinating schedules with them.

• Coordinate extracurricular clubs, service programs, and student-led wellness initiatives.

2. Office management

• Provide day-to-day support to the Director of Student Life, managing calendars and projects.

• Maintain wellness program schedules, reports, and evaluations.

• Prepare documentation and presentations for internal and external stakeholders under the supervision of the Director of Student Life

Safeguarding

As a Coordinator, you will hold a key position within the organization, being responsible for the effective delivery of the national curriculum, using diversified and student-centered methodologies and practices, in line with our mission and values.  In this role, safeguarding is of utmost importance, and GGAST operates a zero-tolerance policy to anyone who violates our safeguarding and child protection policies, procedures and protocols.

We are committed to ensuring the safety and protection of children, and we expect all employees, partners, and stakeholders to share this commitment. As a teacher, you will be responsible for fostering a culture of safeguarding in the school, ensuring that appropriate policies, procedures, and practices are reflected and represented, playing a key role to prevent abuse, exploitation, and harm.

You will be expected to lead by example, demonstrating and promoting the highest standards of safeguarding within the organization.

BEHAVIOURS (Values in Practice)

Accountability:

• Held accountable to deliver on their responsibilities.

Ambition:

• Sets ambitious and challenging goals for themselves and their students, takes responsibility for their own personal development and encourages their students  to do the same.

• Future orientated, thinks strategically and on a global scale

Collaboration:

• Builds and maintains effective relationships, with their students, colleagues, and external partners and supporters where necessary.

• Values diversity and sees it as a source of competitive strength.

Creativity:

• Develops and encourages new and innovative solutions to teaching and learning, responding to the needs of the students.

Integrity:

• Honest, encourages openness and transparency; demonstrates highest levels of integrity, lives out Gashora values, vision, and mission  in all areas.

QUALIFICATIONS 

Degree in Business Administration or similar (essential)

Project Management qualification and/or professional certification (desired)

EXPERIENCE AND SKILL

●      Experienced (3+) years in project management project manager and office administration preferably in a school setting.

●      Experience in managing events, diverse programs and multiple time bound activities

●      Ability to manage and motivate self and others

●      Excellent communication skills at all levels of management

●      Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, and project management platforms

●      Proven ability and knowledge in project cycle management

●      Excellent time management and attention to detail across multiple projects and tasks

●      Commitment to the GGAST vision, principles, mission, and values

Additional job responsibilities

The duties and responsibilities as set out above are not exhaustive and the role holder may be required to carry out additional duties within reasonableness of their level of skills and experience.

Equal Opportunities

The role holder is required to carry out the duties in accordance with the Gashora’s policies, procedures, and protocols.

Child Safeguarding:

We need to keep children safe and so our selection process, which includes rigorous and enhanced background checks, reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.

Health and Safety

The role holder is required to carry out the duties in accordance with Gashora’s Health and Safety policies and procedures.

TITLE:  French Teacher

LOCATION: Rwanda, Bugesera

TEAM: Faculty

CONTRACT LENGTH: Open Ended

ROLE PURPOSE:

You are primarily responsible for facilitating a positive learning environment and promoting the academic success of all students. You should demonstrate high standards of professional practice and quality of teaching, especially in the classroom, clubs, and sports. You must devise comprehensive, dynamic work and lesson plans to challenge students and promote engagement. Additionally, you should pay attention to each student's performance and provide additional support when necessary to ensure each student can thrive. 

Role Dimension

Our all-girls secondary boarding school, the Gashora Girls Academy of Science and Technology, was founded to enable Rwanda’s young women to reach their full potential, becoming the future scientists, entrepreneurs, advocates, and thought leaders the world needs. These young women will bring insights and solutions to our most significant global challenges.

At GGAST, we foster a positive learning environment that prioritizes student success. To partner in our mission, we seek a qualified French teacher with classroom experience and a passion for teaching French and Literature. The French teacher will impart critical reading and writing skills while empowering students to grow and thrive. A candidate must value creativity and student engagement and know how to accommodate students’ diverse learning needs. We at GGAST look forward to welcoming a motivated and enthusiastic French teacher to our team.

KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY:

Duties and Responsibilities:

●        Facilitate a creative and supportive learning environment

●        Teach critical reading, writing, and French language skills

●        Help students master grade-level learning objectives

●        Prepare differentiated lesson plans that accommodate all learners

●        Foster motivation, resilience, and intellectual curiosity in students

●        Cultivate an appreciation for literature and French language

●        Impart critical French language skills through intentional classroom discussion

●        Pose open-ended questions that draw on higher-level thinking skills

●        Create engaging lesson plans that encourage student participation

●        Employ learning materials that feature diverse voices and perspectives

●        Assess student progress through classroom observation and grading work

●        Communicate classroom culture, protocols, and procedures

Safeguarding

As a teacher, you will hold a key position within the organization, being responsible for the effective delivery of the national curriculum, using diversified and student centred methodologies and practices, in line with our mission and values.  In this role, safeguarding is of utmost importance, and GGAST operates a zero tolerance policy to anyone who violates our safeguarding and child protection policies, procedures and protocols.

We are committed to ensuring the safety and protection of children, and we expect all employees, partners, and stakeholders to share this commitment. As a teacher, you will be responsible for fostering a culture of safeguarding in the school,  ensuring that appropriate policies, procedures, and practices are reflected and represented, playing a key role  to prevent abuse, exploitation, and harm.

You will be expected to lead by example, demonstrating and promoting the highest standards of safeguarding within the organization.

BEHAVIOURS (Values in Practice)

Accountability:

Held accountable to deliver on their responsibilities.

Ambition:

●        Sets ambitious and challenging goals for themselves and their students, takes responsibility for their own personal development and encourages their students  to do the same.

●        Future orientated, thinks strategically and on a global scale.

Collaboration:

●        Builds and maintains effective relationships, with their students, colleagues, and external partners and supporters where necessary.

●        Values diversity and sees it as a source of competitive strength.

Creativity:

●        Develops and encourages new and innovative solutions to teaching and learning, responding to the needs of the students.

Integrity:

●        Honest, encourages openness and transparency; demonstrates highest levels of integrity, lives out Gashaora values, vision, and mission  in all areas.

QUALIFICATIONS 

●        Bachelor’s degree in Arts with Education (French Literature)

●        Postgraduate qualifications in education are an advantage.

EXPERIENCE AND SKILL

●      Experienced ( 5years +) educator, who has held teaching positions in high profile schools.

●      At least five (5) years of experience teaching in a diversified and student-centred teaching and learning environment.

●      Experience in working as part of a faculty to design cross-cutting schemes of work and lesson plans that promote excellence and support students to reach their full potential in all areas of their academic and social development.

●      Demonstrable understanding of key trends and developments in national and international education.

●      Demonstrable ability to lead and develop high-calibre students from a range of socio-economic backgrounds.

●      Strong record of accomplishment in developing high-performing learners and creating classroom environments that encourage leadership and peer review approaches to learning.

●      Ability to manage and motivate self and others.

●      Innovative approach to teaching and learning as demonstrated by a broad range of adaptable teaching styles and methods.

●      Experience (5+ Years) and knowledge of the education context in the East Africa Region, and possesses high proficiency in French (speaking, reading, and writing). 

●      Ability to integrate ICT in teaching Literature and French.

●      Commitment to the GGAST vision, principles, mission, and values. 

Additional job responsibilities

The duties and responsibilities as set out above are not exhaustive and the role holder may be required to carry out additional duties within reasonableness of their level of skills and experience.

Equal Opportunities

The role holder is required to carry out the duties in accordance with the Gashora’s policies, procedures, and protocols.

Child Safeguarding:

We need to keep children safe and so our selection process, which includes rigorous and enhanced background checks, reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.

Health and Safety

The role holder is required to carry out the duties in accordance with Gashora’s Health and Safety policies and procedures.

TITLE:  Physical Education Teacher

LOCATION: Rwanda, Bugesera

TEAM: Faculty

CONTRACT LENGTH: Open Ended

ROLE PURPOSE:

You are primarily responsible for facilitating a positive learning environment and promoting the academic success of all students. You should demonstrate high standards of professional practice and quality of teaching, especially in the classroom, clubs, and sports. You must devise comprehensive, dynamic work and lesson plans to challenge students and promote engagement. Additionally, you should pay attention to each student's performance and provide additional support when necessary to ensure each student can thrive. 

Role Dimension

Our all-girls secondary boarding school, the Gashora Girls Academy of Science and Technology, was founded to enable Rwanda’s young women to reach their full potential, becoming the future scientists, entrepreneurs, advocates, and thought leaders the world needs. These young women will bring insights and solutions to our most significant global challenges.

At GGAST, we foster a positive learning environment that prioritizes student success. To partner in our mission, we seek a qualified Physical Education teacher with classroom and outdoor teaching experience and a passion for teaching Physical Education and Health. The PE teacher will impart knowledge and skills guided by the Physical Education Rwanda National Curriculum while empowering students to grow and thrive. A candidate must value creativity and student engagement and know how to accommodate students’ diverse learning needs. We at GGAST look forward to welcoming a motivated and enthusiastic PE teacher to our team.

KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY:

Duties and Responsibilities:

·       Plan and deliver student-centered physical education lessons that incorporate exercise-based learning strategies in alignment with the Rwanda National Curriculum.

·       Teach with a focus on the science and theory behind fitness, helping students understand the health benefits of regular physical activity and participation in sports.

·       Conduct physical education assessments through structured activities and grade students' performance based on clear, objective criteria.

·       Track students’ progress in different physical education and sports-related competencies.

·       Guide students in setting and achieving realistic physical health and fitness goals, supporting lifelong healthy habits.

·       Collaborate with other educators to promote a holistic learning environment that nurtures students’ physical, mental, and emotional well-being.

·       Deliver lessons on essential health-related topics such as first aid, personal safety, and wellness.

·       Identify and support students with individual learning or physical challenges, adapting activities to meet diverse needs.

·       Mentor students with athletic potential and provide career guidance related to sports and physical education

Safeguarding

As a teacher, you will hold a key position within the organization, being responsible for the effective delivery of the national curriculum, using diversified and student-centred methodologies and practices, in line with our mission and values.  In this role, safeguarding is of utmost importance, and GGAST operates a zero tolerance policy to anyone who violates our safeguarding and child protection policies, procedures, and protocols.

We are committed to ensuring the safety and protection of children, and we expect all employees, partners, and stakeholders to share this commitment. As a teacher, you will be responsible for fostering a culture of safeguarding in the school,  ensuring that appropriate policies, procedures, and practices are reflected and represented, playing a key role to prevent abuse, exploitation, and harm.

You will be expected to lead by example, demonstrating and promoting the highest standards of safeguarding within the organization.

BEHAVIOURS (Values in Practice)

Accountability:

Held accountable to deliver on their responsibilities.

Ambition:

●        Sets ambitious and challenging goals for themselves and their students, takes responsibility for their own personal development and encourages their students  to do the same.

●        Future orientated, thinks strategically and on a global scale.

Collaboration:

●        Builds and maintains effective relationships, with their students, colleagues, and external partners and supporters where necessary.

●        Values diversity and sees it as a source of competitive strength.

Creativity:

●        Develops and encourages new and innovative solutions to teaching and learning, responding to the needs of the students.

Integrity:

●        Honest, encourages openness and transparency; demonstrates highest levels of integrity, lives out Gashora values, vision, and mission in all areas.

QUALIFICATIONS 

Bachelor’s degree in physical education, Sports Science, Biology, or a related field.

EXPERIENCE AND SKILL

●      Experienced (3years +) educator, who has held teaching positions in reputable schools.

●      At least five (3) years of experience teaching in a diversified and student-centred teaching and learning environment.

●      Experience in working as part of a faculty to design cross-cutting schemes of work and lesson plans that promote excellence and support students to reach their full potential in all areas of their academic and social development.

●      Demonstrable understanding of key trends and developments in national and international education.

●      Demonstrable ability to lead and develop high-calibre students from a range of socio-economic backgrounds.

  ●     Ability to manage and motivate self and others.

●      Innovative approach to teaching and learning as demonstrated by a broad range of adaptable teaching styles and methods.

●      Experience (5+ Years) and knowledge of the education context in the East Africa Region, and possesses high proficiency in French (speaking, reading, and writing). 

●      Ability to integrate ICT in teaching Literature and French.

●      Commitment to the GGAST vision, principles, mission, and values. 

Additional job responsibilities

The duties and responsibilities as set out above are not exhaustive and the role holder may be required to carry out additional duties within reasonableness of their level of skills and experience.

Equal Opportunities

The role holder is required to carry out the duties in accordance with the Gashora’s policies, procedures, and protocols.

Child Safeguarding:

We need to keep children safe and so our selection process, which includes rigorous and enhanced background checks, reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.

Health and Safety

The role holder is required to carry out the duties in accordance with Gashora’s Health and Safety policies and procedures.

TITLE:  IT Officer

TEAM: Administration

LOCATION: Rwanda, Bugesera

GRADE:

CONTRACT LENGTH:

ROLE PURPOSE:

The IT Officer is responsible for managing and maintaining the school's information technology infrastructure, ensuring the smooth operation of IT systems, supporting staff and students with technical issues, and implementing technology-based educational solutions. The role requires strong technical skills, problem-solving abilities, and the ability to facilitate digital learning environments

Role Dimension:

Our all-girls secondary boarding school, the Gashora Girls Academy of Science and Technology, was founded to enable Rwanda’s young women to reach their full potential, becoming the future scientists, entrepreneurs, advocates, and thought leaders the world needs. These young women will bring insights and solutions to our most significant global challenges.

At GGAST, we foster a positive learning environment that prioritizes student success. To partner in our mission, we seek a qualified IT Officer with a passion for teaching IT and to support the school in its IT needs.

KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY :

Roles and Responsibilities:

Network & Infrastructure Management:

• Maintain and troubleshoot the school's network, including Wi-Fi, internet connectivity, servers, and hardware.

  Hardware & Software Support:

• Install, configure, and maintain computers, printers, projectors, and other peripherals.

• Provide technical support to staff and students, resolving hardware and software issues promptly.

  Educational Technology Integration:

  • Assist teachers in integrating digital tools and platforms into their lessons.

  • Manage learning management systems (LMS) and other educational software.

  Data Management & Security:

  • Safeguard student and staff data.

  • Backup and restore data as necessary.

    Training & Development:

  • Conduct training sessions for staff and students on new software, tools, and cybersecurity practices.

  Procurement & Maintenance:

  • Coordinate procurement of IT equipment and ensure timely maintenance and upgrades.

  Documentation & Reporting:

  • Maintain records of hardware, software licenses, and support activities.

  • Prepare reports on IT system performance and issues.

Safeguarding

As an IT Officer, you will hold a key position within the organization, being responsible for the effective delivery of the IT services in line with our mission and values.  In this role, safeguarding is of utmost importance and GGAST operates a zero tolerance policy to anyone who violates our safeguarding and child protection policies, procedures and protocols.

We are committed to ensuring the safety and protection of children, vulnerable adults, and all beneficiaries of our programs, and we expect all employees, partners, and stakeholders to share this commitment. As an IT officer, you will be responsible for fostering a culture of safeguarding throughout the country office, ensuring that appropriate policies, procedures, and practices are in place to prevent abuse, exploitation, and harm.

You will be expected to lead by example, demonstrating and promoting the highest standards of safeguarding within the organization.

BEHAVIOURS (Values in Practice)

Accountability:

Helds accountable to deliver on their responsibilities.

Ambition:

·       Sets ambitious and challenging goals for themselves, takes responsibility for their own personal development and encourages their team to do the same.

·       Future orientated, thinks strategically and on a global scale.

Collaboration:

·       Builds and maintains effective relationships, with staff, colleagues, members and external partners and supporters.

·       Values diversity and sees it as a source of competitive strength.

Creativity:

·       Develops and encourages new and innovative solutions.

Integrity:

·       Honest, encourages openness and transparency; demonstrates highest levels of integrity, lives out Gashaora values, vision, and mission  in all areas.

QUALIFICATIONS 

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or relevant field.

• Proven experience in managing IT systems, preferably in an educational environment.

• Knowledge of network administration, hardware troubleshooting, and software installation.

• Familiarity with educational technologies and learning management systems.

• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

• Certifications such as CompTIA A+, Network+, or Microsoft Certified IT Professional (desirable).

EXPERIENCE AND SKILL

• Experience:

  • Minimum of 4 years of experience in managing IT systems, preferably in an educational environment.

  • Experience in network administration, hardware troubleshooting, and software support.

• Skills:

  • Strong knowledge of computer hardware, software, and network systems.

  • Familiarity with educational technology tools and Learning Management Systems (LMS).

  • Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.

  • Good communication and interpersonal skills to support staff and students.

  • Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks effectively.

  • Knowledge of cybersecurity best practices.

• Certifications (Desirable):

  • CompTIA A+, Network+, Microsoft Certified IT Professional, Cisco CCNA, or equivalent.

Commitment to the GGAST vision, principles, mission, and values. 

Additional job responsibilities

The duties and responsibilities as set out above are not exhaustive, and the role holder may be required to carry out additional duties within the reasonableness of their level of skills and experience.

Equal Opportunities

The role holder is required to carry out the duties in accordance with the Gashora’s policies, procedures, and protocols.

Child Safeguarding:

We need to keep children safe and so our selection process, which includes rigorous background checks, reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.

Health and Safety

The role holder is required to carry out the duties in accordance with Gashora’s Health and Safety policies and procedures.