JCA needs teachers!

Are you a primary/elementary teacher with a heart for children and their learning, alongside a desire to support the essential work of mission organizations serving to meet the great humanitarian and spiritual need in South Sudan? Juba Christian Academy needs teachers like you! Juba Christian Academy (JCA) is a small but growing international Christian school. Without this school, many missionary families would be unable to continue working in South Sudan. We are urgently looking for teachers to join our small team dedicated to the effective learning of these incredible children. We are especially keen to hear from teachers who could help us extend our school provision beyond Grade 6 though to Grade 8, to respond to the needs of families.

CURRENT OPENINGS

  • Early Elementary Teacher to usually teach classes within the Senior Kindergarten through to Grade 4 age range (Start date: January 2027)
  • Upper Elementary+ Teacher who will usually teach Grade 5 + and lead introduction of Grade 7 curriculum and extend to Grade 8. (Start date: August 2027)
  • Head of School (Preferred start date: 2027 /January 2028). Either of the above teaching roles could be combined with Head of School role for the right candidate.

Teachers are excited to teach in a multi-cultural environment and in multi-grade level classrooms, with limited resources but with creativity and resilience by the bucketful! Teachers engage children’s interests in learning, and challenge them, equipping them with skills to become independent and collaborative learners while also providing precise, individualized support. Some subjects are taught through whole-school themes which link to learning to the wider world. Note all our teachers work flexibly and could and are deployed where most needed, whilst taking into account each teacher’s skills and expertise.

Are you our new Head of School?

An exciting opportunity exists to lead this amazing school community serving missionary families in the capital of South Sudan. Juba Christian Academy (JCA) aims to provide a high-quality education for the children of our diverse missionary community. We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Head of School to provide strategic leadership and oversight of all aspects of school life, upholding the vision of equipping children to ‘grow roots and wings’ while exhibiting our core values: Reverence and Respect, Community, Joy, Resilience, and Compassion.

About the role

The Head of School will provide strategic leadership for the whole school including teaching and learning, curriculum oversight, assessment, staff development, and the continual improvement of pedagogical practice and student outcomes, leading the teaching team towards educational excellence.

Assisted by the Office Manager, you would oversee the day-to-day operations of the school, ensuring that our values are reflected in all we do, and there is good stewardship of our resources.

We are seeking a leader with strong educational expertise and a passion for fostering a thriving Christian learning community, with a strong TCK (Third Culture Kids) profile. The successful candidate will be an experienced educator who can mentor teachers, support professional growth, and guide the school’s academic direction with wisdom and vision.

As a small school, JCA values leaders who remain closely connected to classroom life. Therefore, the Head of School will maintain a regular teaching commitment, modelling excellent pedagogy and contributing directly to students’ learning experiences.

Why join JCA?

With a learning environment that celebrates diversity, offers the flexibility of combining multiple grade levels, and makes a meaningful difference for families serving on the front lines of mission work in South Sudan, this is a unique opportunity both to serve and to grow.

Key responsibilities

  • Provide spiritual, strategic, and operational leadership for the school.
  • Lead and develop high-quality teaching and learning across all grade levels.
  • Oversee curriculum implementation, assessment practices, and academic standards.
  • Recruit, mentor, and support teachers and staff.
  • Teach a regular portion of the timetable as part of the school’s collaborative staff team.
  • Foster a Christ-centred, caring, and resilient school culture for students, staff, and families.

The ideal candidate will have

  • Strong Christian faith and commitment to the mission of JCA.
  • Proven leadership skills in an educational setting.
  • Deep understanding and demonstrated leadership of effective pedagogy, curriculum, and student development.
  • Experience recruiting, developing, and supporting teachers.
  • Adaptability and a collaborative spirit suited to a small, cross-cultural school community.
  • Experience in a cross-cultural environment is highly desirable.

Position details

  • Type of Position: Full-time (35+ hours per week)
  • Required Experience: 3 or more years in teaching and/or educational leadership
  • Certification: Required
  • Length of Service: Long-term position (Ideally 4 years but this could be open to discussion for the right candidate)
  • Start date: During 2027; by January 2028 at the latest

Living and working in Juba

Juba is the capital of South Sudan, the world’s newest country having achieved independence from Sudan in 2011. However, many of the last 60 years have been characterized by civil war. Whilst there is a peace agreement in place, the country continues to suffer from the effects of conflict and climate change. Security around the country is still compromised but Juba is relatively safe, with precautions in place to lessen risk. The city is now seeing development which reflects hope for the future. There is a growing and essential mission and development community. April to November is the rainy season with the dry season usually from December-March. Temperatures range from 23°C to 40°C with February/March being the hottest time.

Please contact us and we can arrange to talk with you about life in Juba!

Applications and Remuneration

We urgently require qualified teachers who are experienced in major international curricula (for example, North American, British, Australian, New Zealand, International PYP etc) and related pedagogical approaches.

This role requires:

  • Creativity when working with limited resources.
  • Flexibility as you adapt to the changing needs of the school community
  • an ability to adjust to living in another culture and working in a cross-cultural team environment
  • a positive, resilient attitude towards challenge and change.

Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree in education or teaching field
  • At least one year of primary/elementary classroom teaching experience in our curricular and pedagogical approaches
  • Proficient in both spoken and written English language
  • A personal commitment to follow Christ and His calling and to uphold the values of the school
  • Proven team work skills

Desirable experience:

  • Overseas teaching or mission experience in a cross cultural context
  • Training in Biblical approach to cross cultural mission
  • Experience in teaching in multi-level classrooms
  • A relevant subject/early years specialism
  • Teaching English as a Second Language (TESOL) qualification or experience

As we are a small mission-focused school, teachers develop their own partnerships to raise financial and prayer support. In addition, we are able to provide:

  • a monthly stipend
  • Visa and immigration expenses
  • Funding for RnR breaks in the school holidays
  • Professional development to support your practice
  • Small classes of great children!

We would love to talk to you about our small, loving school and what you can bring to the team and the missionary kids of Juba. We are delighted to partner with TeachBeyond (Transformational Education Services) who support us with mobilisation of staff. Please contact us using the button below.

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Teacher Testimonials

“Teaching at JCA has been a learning and growing experience professionally, personally, and spiritually. The biggest blessing has been each and every student taught. The biggest lesson has been that God always provides!”
-Moriah Meyer

“So many of our JCA families would simply not be able to serve as missionaries in Juba if it weren’t for JCA. Our missionary families need a great school to send their children to so that they as parents can continue their day-to-day ministries. I truly believe that JCA is vital to the spread of the Gospel in Juba and throughout South Sudan.”
-Karyn Ball

“There are never dull moments here at JCA and I always leave with a huge smile on my face. Journeying with the little ones and seeing growth in their education keeps me even wanting to work more!”
– Rael Wafula

“It is a joy to teach such a diverse group of children, to provide quality and engaging learning, to see them grow in Grace and love for God. And, because we teach here, missionary families can live here. This means that pilots can fly to those most in need; South Sudanese girls are cared for, educated and discipled; a church is pastored; reconciliation workshops sow the seeds of peace in communities and so much more! It is a truly rewarding teaching experience!”
-Tracey Feil