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Svenska Skolan i Nairobi is looking for high school teachers

What does a workday look like – if it happens to be in Nairobi?

As a teacher at SSN, you are a central part of the students' everyday life – not just during school hours, but also during leisure time and in the boarding school. You contribute to a safe and structured environment where students are seen, can grow, and dare to take space – in the classroom and in life around the school.

As a teacher, you primarily teach at the high school level according to Swedish governing documents, in Swedish, in small teaching groups where student-centered work, clear structures, and relationships are in focus. The students encounter familiar demands and working methods from the Swedish school, while everyday life unfolds in one of Africa's most dynamic cities. The school day encompasses perspectives and experiences that cannot be learned from books, and the teaching is shaped by both the Swedish school tradition and the place we are in – through conversations, examples, excursions, and meetings.

The everyday life at the school is a combination of the familiar and the unexpected. In your role, you use your skills, commitment, and experience to create safety, structure, and meaningful contexts for students who live and study far from home – in the classroom and in life around the school.

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Svenska Skolan i Nairobi (SSN) is a Swedish international school for children from preschool to high school. The school has been run by a parent association since 1968, is non-profit, and has about 170 students. Teaching is conducted in Swedish according to Swedish governing documents, but everyday life is shaped by the place we are in – in teaching, relationships, and life around the school.

At the high school level, we offer three college preparatory programs – economics, natural sciences, and social sciences – as well as a guest student program where about 95 Swedish students can combine their high school studies with living in the boarding school or with host families. More information about the school can be found at www.ssn.or.ke.

About the positions for the school year 2026/2027

We are looking for licensed high school teachers, but depending on the subject combination, teaching may also occur in the lower grades.

Requirements for all positions:

● Licensed teacher in relevant subjects

● At least five years of professional experience after graduation

Meritorious for all positions:

● Previous employment abroad, specifically in Kenya and East Africa or at another Swedish international school.

● Good knowledge of English both spoken and written

● Good computer skills and knowledge of the Office suite and Google platform

High school teachers with broad subject competence in some of these subjects:

● mathematics

● English

● Swedish

● French, Spanish

● chemistry

● biology

● natural science subjects

● economic subjects

With us, you will receive:

● A student-centered job with small groups and a focus on relationships

● Short path from idea to action and the opportunity to influence your work

● Strong community with helpful and engaged colleagues

● Unique experiences in Nairobi and Kenya – both at work and during leisure time

● A three-year expatriate assignment with a competitive salary, flights, insurance, support during relocation, and schooling for accompanying children

Employment conditions

The position is a fixed-term employment for 3 years, with the possibility of extension. Start date is August 1, 2026, and a probationary period applies according to local employment conditions.

Application for the position

Send a complete application as outlined below to [email protected] (incomplete applications will not be processed). Indicate which position you are applying for in the subject line.

Attach the following documents:

● CV

● Copy of license (with accompanying qualification list)

● Copy of diploma (only the first page)

● Cover letter (It is important that you describe your family situation and any accompanying family members. We also want to know if any partner has applied for another position here at SSN or is interested in working with us)

Application deadline:

The last date for applications is Sunday, March 1, 2026. Applications are processed continuously, and the position may be filled before then – therefore, do not wait to submit your application.

Feedback:

We thank all applicants and will only process complete applications. Candidates who proceed to interviews will be contacted. Please note that we receive many applications and therefore cannot respond to inquiries continuously.

NOTE that Redzeq AB is only used for the advertisement and has no legal connection with Svenska Skolan i Nairobi. Svenska Skolan i Nairobi is the employer and the workplace is in Nairobi.