Job opportunities at Sandford International School, Ethiopia
The Sandford International School is a co-educational, non-boarding, nursery to pre-University institution. To meet the international standards of its programme, the School employs a highly qualified professional staff. It is committed to providing a standard of education that is accepted within Ethiopia and by the international community. […]
Open Vacancies:
01. HR Officer
Location: Addis Ababa | Deadline: January 16, 2026
Job Description
Duties and Responsibilities
- Assist in human resource management activities.
- Participate in the review and implementation of the HR manual.
- Follow up the consistent application of HR policies and procedures.
- plan short term and long-term human resource development plan for all staff.
- Participate in the review of JDs and ensure the provision of same to all staff.
- Coordinate and ensure the proper implementations of policies and procedures in the recruitment of academic employees.
- coordinate orientation programs to new employees in cooperation with hiring work units.
- Coordinate the periodic review of performance appraisal scheme and ensure the implementation.
- Coordinate professional development program for staff in consultation with supervisors.
- coordinate employee benefit programs such as accommodation, travel arrangements etc.
- work in team for work permits, residence permits and visa matters and other essential documentation for expatriate staff and locally recruited staff.
- Keep personnel records of staff and ensure all necessary documents are available.
- Maintain personnel data in computerized database system and update periodically.
- Prepare personnel correspondence: including Salary/benefits, testimonials and recommendations etc.
- Schedule and oversee employee leave (Maternity leave, sick leave, compassionate leave etc.)
- Facilitate clearance for all resigning, terminating and leaving staff.
- Ensure all staff members have identity card.
- Carry out employee services and counseling.
- Prepare annual and period work plan and reports.
- Carryout and coordinate orientation programs to new employees in cooperation with hiring work units.
- Coordinate the periodic review of performance appraisal scheme and ensure the implementation of same.
- Assess training needs and plan and facilitate training programs and budget for support staff.
- Coordinate and facilitate the maintenance and clinic services of the School.
- Coordinate, facilitate and oversee the cleaning service and gardening of the campus.
- Administer and oversee employee uniform and clothing.
- Keep personnel records of the support staff and ensure all necessary documents are available.
- Maintain personnel data in computerized database system and update periodically.
- Prepare annual and period work plan and reports.
Purpose of Job
- The Human Resources Officer is expected to support the HR team and coordinate Recruitment/ Talent acquisition, onboarding, HR data administration and staff development for both National and International staff.
- He/she will coordinate the day-to-day HR administrative activities in cooperation with Primary, Secondary team, and Heads of Departments etc.
Qualification:
- BA/MA Degree in HRM or Management/Business Administration or related fields.
Experience:
- 2 – 4 years of experience in the areas of HR, Administration, HR data management, Talent Acquisition/ Recruitment/ staff Development at similar International Organisations after graduation.
Required Skills
- Time management
- Analytical skills
- Adaptability
- Communication
- Attention to detail
- Problem solving
- Leadership
How to Apply
Please send you application and CV via: jobs@sandfordschool.org.
02. Cashier
Location: Addis Ababa | Deadline: January 18, 2026
Duties and Responsibilities
Sandford International School needs to recruit qualified and competent candidates for the following job opportunity.
Job title: Cashier
Salary: as per the school salary scale
Report to: Senior Accountant/Finance Manager
Number of staff required: 1
Summary of the Position: Under the supervision of Senior Accountants, responsible to prepare & effect check/cash payments as per SIS’s procedure, compile financial supporting documents and prepare monthly cash book and coding on documents, handle petty cash supported by accepted vouchers.
Issue cash receipt Vouchers upon collection of cash or at confirmation bank credits evidences.
Key Responsibilities:
- Handle petty cash fund, execute cash payment according to the financial plan, and settle expenses in time, supported with necessary financial documents and ordered to do so by the appropriate authority
- Prepare Check and processes all cheque/cash disbursements by preparing the necessary cash payment vouchers
- Make sure all advances are settled as per the procedure and report to immediate supervisor for unsettled advances if any,
- Collect bank statements and other advice from bank and make sure all deposits have respective cash receipt vouchers.
- Prepare monthly cash book and make sure all payment vouchers and supporting documents have paid stamp immediately after payment is effect.
- Make coding of payment vouchers based on the organization’s chart of account
- Facilitate & make tax related payments to concerned government bodies
- Maintain petty cash book and records daily petty cash transact ions and prepare and present petty cash summary for replenishment when of the fund is utilized.
- Take on other responsibilities within the team to achieve the desired results.
Qualifications and Experience:
- Diploma/BA degree in accounting.
- At least 3years of experience in related
- Computer proficiency in Microsoft basic, internet and Financial Accounting software
- Enough knowledge of financial system & procedure.
- Good communications and interpersonal skills.
Personal Competency:
- Willingness to work extra working hours and weekends with staff.
- Highly motivated, self-managed
- Withstand pressure
- Able to provide guarantee
Requirement Skill
- Analytical skills, Adaptability, Effective communication and sociability, Attention to detail
Required Skills
- Adaptability
- Microsoft Office Pack: Word, Excel, Access, Publisher, Outlook, PowerPoint
- Communication
- Attention to detail
- Problem solving
- Accounting
How to Apply
- Apply through: jobs@sandfordschool.org.
03. Amharic Cover Teacher
Location: Addis Ababa | Deadline: January 26, 2026
Amharic Cover Teacher (Primary School, maternity cover)
We require a maternity cover Amharic cover Teacher for a maximum of 4 months starting from end of January 2026.
Main Purpose:
To support students with learning challenges in Amharic by providing targeted interventions, promoting inclusive practices, and collaborating with classroom teachers to help every learner succeed.
- Take responsibility for the progress and learning of children determined on an annual basis by the Head of Primary and in accordance with the duties listed in this document.
- The postholder will be expected to undertake duties in line with the professional standards for qualified teachers.
- Teach pupils, and ensure that planning, preparation, recording, assessment and reporting meet their varying learning and social needs.
- Maintain the positive ethos and core values of the school, both within the school and the wider community.
- Modify lesson materials with Amharic teachers.
- Develop and track Individualized Learning Plans.
- Regular communication with parents and teaching teams.
- Participate in Amharic team meetings.
- Plan appropriately to meet the need of all pupils, through the differentiation of tasks.
- Keep appropriate and efficient records, integrating formative and summative assessment into planning.
- Work with SLT and other colleagues to track the progress of individual children and intervene where pupils are not making progress.
- Lead a teaching assistant within the classroom ensuring the appropriate deployment of colleagues within the room.
- Demonstrate good and outstanding classroom teaching.
- Plan for, organise and maintain a stimulating classroom learning environment appropriate to the needs, age and level of development of the pupils, which facilitates learning.
- Be responsible for safeguarding the health and wellbeing of the pupils, actively promote the development of personal and social skills and provide emotional support in a way that accords with the pupils’ age and level of development within the stated aims of the school.
- Engage in and maintain a dialogue with parents/carers about teaching and learning and progress of pupils in the allocated classes.
- Participate in school activities, meetings, discussions and management systems necessary to co-ordinate the work of the school.
- Report to parents/carers on the development, progress and attainment of pupils.
Education and Qualifications
- A recognized Teaching Qualification from a recognized Institution
- MA/BA Degree in Amharic and Literature or Education with Pedagogical course
Experience
- Minimum of 2 years’ experience in teaching Amharic language.
- Proven ability as an excellent Amharic Teacher
- Experience in differentiated instruction.
- Amharic fluency and strong commitment on the subject teaching.
- Strong communication and teamwork.
Personal Attributes
- Commitment to our pupils and their learning, wellbeing and safety
- Committed to equality
- Ability to establish rapport and respectful and trusting relationships with children, their families, carers and other adults
- Able to build and maintain successful and purposeful relationships
- Passionate about teaching and learning
- Open-minded, self-evaluative and adaptable to changing circumstances and new ideas
- Willingness to be involved in the wider life of school
- Bring personal interests and enthusiasms to the school community
Required Skills
- Analytical skills
- Adaptability
- Communication
- Attention to detail
- Problem solving
How to Apply
Please submit your application supporting letter outlining what skills and experiences make you an ideal candidate via: jobs@sandfordschool.org.
