Durham International School is keen to attract the very finest teachers, support staff and administrative staff to join our team.
Innovative and enthusiastic educators are at the heart of our learning community, providing the framework for students’ educational, cultural and social development.
We also aim to be an employer of choice, supporting our team’s growth through training and additional opportunities.
If you are a dedicated professional, a good and supportive colleague, and possess excellent inter-personal skills, please do check this page from time to time as posts will be advertised as and when they become available.
Current Job Vacancies
We have the following exciting opportunities to become part of the Durham Kenya community.
Deputy Head Academic
Prep School
We are seeking a highly motivated and effective school leader with a proven track record of outstanding teaching and school leadership to join our Prep School SLT in the post of Deputy Head Academic. This position is available from January 2026. The successful candidate will have demonstrated collaborative and proactive leadership experience.
Key Stage 2 Teacher (with Year or Departmental responsibility)
Prep School
We invite talented teachers with experience of teaching the UK Key Stage 2 curriculum to join our growing team. The successful applicants will have a proven track record of inspiring outstanding levels of engagement, achievement and progress with all children. The positions offer applicants who have demonstrated leadership experience, the additional opportunity to take on Departmental or Year Group Lead roles.
Key Stage 1 Teacher
Prep School
We are seeking experienced, creative and passionate Key Stage 1 teachers to join our growing team. The successful applicants will be qualified teachers with demonstrated experience of delivering engaging lessons and inspiring achievement and progress with all children.
EYFS Teacher and Year Group Lead
Pre-Prep School
We have a fantastic opportunity for a talented and enthusiastic teacher with demonstrated leadership experience to join our growing team at our Thigiri campus. The successful applicant will have a deep understanding of children’s development in the early years and a proven track record of outstanding teaching and leading.
Lead English Teacher
Senior School
We are looking for an outstanding and inspirational Lead English teacher with experience of teaching the UK English curriculum up to IGCSE and Sixth Form to join our growing school and be part of a passionate global team.
Lead Mathematics Teacher
Senior School
Inspire a love for Maths, deliver engaging lessons, and foster critical thinking skills in a dynamic growing school. This position is available from April 2026. The successful candidate will have excellent knowledge and experience of teaching the UK Mathematics curriculum up to IGCSE and Sixth Form.
Lead Design Technology Teacher
Senior School
We are recruiting for an enthusiastic and motivated Lead Design Technology Teacher. The successful candidate will have experience of teaching the UK Design Technology curriculum up to IGCSE and Sixth Form.
Physics Teacher
Senior School
An exciting opportunity for an experienced Physics teacher to join our growing school on our wonderful new Rosslyn site. The successful candidate will have experience of teaching the UK Physics curriculum up to IGCSE and Sixth Form.
Humanities Teacher
Senior School
We are seeking a Humanities Teacher with excellent knowledge and experience of teaching the UK Geography and History curriculum up to KS3 and History up to Sixth Form.
SENCO
School-wide
We are recruiting for an experienced and dedicated Special Educational Needs Coordinator to lead and develop our SEND provision at our growing school. The successful candidate will be a qualified teacher with a postgraduate specialization in Special Educational Needs or Inclusion and a proven track record of effective leadership in schoolwide SEND provision and familiarity with the UK National Curriculum.
Receptionist
We are seeking a warm and friendly experienced Receptionist to join our front of house team. High energy and enthusiasm are required and experience in a school environment will be an advantage.
Office Administrator
We are looking for a dynamic and experienced Office Administrator to join our busy Office team. Experience in working with management information systems and attention to detail is required.
Bus Driver
An exciting opportunity for a suitably qualified and experienced bus driver with school experience to join our transport team.
