How to Apply: Send your application via email with cover letter and detailed CV to vacancies@mm-mvshahacademy.ac.ke by 31st August 2026.
Show Your Creative Arts Teaching Edge
Creative arts teaching roles at academies like this one look for more than just a degree. They want to see how you bring creativity into the classroom and use digital tools to make learning stick.
1. Tailor your CV to creative arts education: Highlight any experience teaching art, music, drama, or design. Mention specific projects or performances you've led. For example, note if you organized a school art exhibition or directed a play.
2. Emphasize your TSC registration: Make sure your TSC number is clearly visible on your CV and cover letter. This is a mandatory requirement, so double-check it's there.
3. Showcase your ICT skills: Give concrete examples of how you've used technology in teaching, like creating digital portfolios, using educational apps, or integrating multimedia into lessons. Mention any tools you're comfortable with, such as Google Classroom or Canva.
4. Prepare a teaching demo: Be ready to deliver a short creative arts lesson during the interview. Choose a topic that shows your creativity and ability to engage students. Practice using digital resources to enhance your demo.
5. Understand CBE-aligned resources: Familiarize yourself with Competency-Based Education (CBE) principles. Mention how you can design activities that develop students' skills and competencies, not just knowledge.
6. Highlight your passion for the arts: Share your own artistic practice or interests. Whether you paint, play an instrument, or act, showing personal engagement with the arts makes you more credible.
7. Be ready to discuss classroom management: Creative arts classes can be lively. Have examples of how you maintain a productive and inclusive learning environment while encouraging creativity.
8. Ask thoughtful questions: Prepare questions about the school's arts curriculum, available resources, and opportunities for professional development. This shows your genuine interest in the role and the school.