Secondary School Teachers – Kalabash Academy

Company: Kalabash Academy
Location: Kanifing (Opposite Senegalese School)
Job Type: Full-Time
Industry: Education / Teaching / Secondary School
Positions Available: English Language Teacher & Business Studies Teacher
Start Date: Dec 2026
Application Deadline: 27 November 2026

Secondary School Teacher Job Opportunity at Kalabash Academy

Job Overview

Kalabash Academy is inviting applications from qualified and passionate educators to join its growing secondary school team in Kanifing, The Gambia. The institution is currently recruiting experienced teachers for English Language and Business Studies subjects.

This opportunity is suitable for professionals searching for teaching jobs in The Gambia, secondary school teacher vacancies, education careers, English teacher jobs, business studies teacher positions, classroom teaching opportunities, and academic staff recruitment.

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Available Teaching Positions

English Language Teacher

The successful candidate will:

• Deliver engaging English lessons to secondary school students.
• Strengthen students’ reading, writing, grammar, vocabulary, communication, and comprehension skills.
• Prepare examinations, assignments, and assessments.
• Encourage student participation and academic improvement.

Business Studies Teacher

The selected teacher will:

• Teach business concepts, commerce, entrepreneurship, financial literacy, economics basics, and business communication.
• Support learners in developing analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Prepare lesson plans, tests, and subject-based learning materials.

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Key Job Responsibilities

The teachers will be responsible for:

• Teaching assigned subject(s) to secondary school learners.
• Preparing lesson plans, class activities, tests, and examinations.
• Monitoring student academic progress and classroom performance.
• Providing guidance, mentorship, and educational feedback to students.
• Supporting student development, communication skills, academic excellence, and character building.
• Participating in school programs, extracurricular activities, meetings, and educational development initiatives.
• Maintaining proper classroom discipline and effective learning environments.

Education Requirements

Applicants must possess:

• Bachelor’s Degree in:
  • Business Education
  • Commerce
  • English Language
  • Education
  • Related Teaching Discipline

Additionally, candidates must hold a recognized teaching qualification such as:

• PGDE (Post Graduate Diploma in Education)
• TTC (Teacher Training Certificate)
• HTC (Higher Teacher Certificate)
• Equivalent recognized certification

Experience Requirements

Candidates should have:

• Previous 2-3 years secondary school teaching experience.
• Strong classroom teaching and student engagement abilities.
• Experience developing lesson plans and academic assessments.
• Subject matter expertise in English Language or Business Studies.

For English Language applicants:

• Strong command of written and spoken English is essential.

Required Skills & Competencies

The ideal candidates should possess:

• Classroom management skills
• Lesson planning and curriculum delivery
• Student assessment and performance monitoring
• Communication and presentation abilities
• Academic mentoring and guidance skills
• Leadership and teamwork capabilities
• Student engagement techniques
• Time management and organization
• Educational technology familiarity
• Strong interpersonal skills

Candidates searching for secondary teacher jobs, education vacancies, school teacher careers, English language teaching jobs, business education teacher positions, private school jobs, academic instructor vacancies, curriculum development roles, training and education jobs, and teaching opportunities in West Africa are encouraged to apply.

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Salary & Benefits

Estimated Salary: Competitive (Based on qualifications, subject expertise, and teaching experience)

Potential benefits may include:

• Professional teaching environment
• Career development in education
• Academic training and mentoring opportunities
• Participation in school extracurricular activities
• Continuous professional growth

Training & Career Development

Selected teachers may receive professional development opportunities in:

• Modern classroom teaching methodologies
• Curriculum planning and academic assessment
• Student mentoring and leadership development
• Classroom communication and engagement techniques
• Educational technology and learning tools

Application Process

Interested candidates should submit:

• Updated CV
• Application Letter
• Supporting Academic Documents

Applications should be sent via email to:

Application Deadline: 17 November 2026
Expected Start Date: Dec 2026

Important Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Why Join Kalabash Academy?

Joining Kalabash Academy offers an opportunity to build a rewarding career in secondary education, classroom teaching, curriculum delivery, student mentoring, academic excellence, communication skills development, business education, English language instruction, educational leadership, and school community engagement within a dynamic academic environment.