The International School of Tanganyika is inviting applications for the position of Study Hall Monitor and Academic Support Aide.
The role is responsible for supervising and organising the dedicated Grade 11 and Grade 12 Study Hall during non-class periods. The successful candidate will help maintain a safe, focused and productive learning environment while supporting students undertaking the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme.
The position works closely with the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme Coordinator, Guidance Counsellors, Secondary Librarian, Secondary Teaching Faculty and the Secondary School administration.
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1. Job Identity
| Job Detail |
Information |
| Job Title |
Study Hall Monitor and Academic Support Aide |
| Employer |
International School of Tanganyika |
| Department |
Secondary School Campus |
| Category |
Administrative Management and Technical Support |
| Reports To |
Secondary School Principal |
| Duty Station |
Tanzania |
| Start Date |
As soon as possible |
| Employment Arrangement |
Not specified in the employer’s job description |
| Application Deadline |
Sunday, 23 August 2026 |
The title, category, department, reporting line and proposed start date are taken directly from the employer-provided vacancy document.
2. Job Purpose
The Study Hall Monitor and Academic Support Aide will supervise the daily operation of the Grade 11 and Grade 12 Study Hall, promote responsible use of independent study periods and ensure compliance with attendance and safeguarding requirements.
The role will also connect students with appropriate academic resources and provide non-teaching administrative assistance to the Secondary School Office when Study Hall supervision is not required.
3. Key Outcomes and Responsibilities
A. Study Hall Management and Student Supervision
The successful candidate will:
- Conduct mandatory attendance checks for Grade 11 and Grade 12 students scheduled for Study Blocks.
- Immediately report unexplained student absences to the Secondary Office in line with the school’s safeguarding procedures.
- Maintain a quiet, focused and purposeful academic environment.
- Supervise student behaviour and address disruptive noise or inappropriate activity.
- Keep the Study Hall organised, orderly and suitable for independent learning.
- Guide students in using quiet study areas, individual carrels and small-group collaboration spaces appropriately.
The employer indicates that Study Hall attendance averages 60 students per day, with peak loads of up to 40 students per block.
B. Academic and Student Support
The successful candidate will:
- Encourage students to use non-class time productively.
- Prompt students to work on activities such as Extended Essay research, Internal Assessments and academic review.
- Provide general guidance on organisation and time management without acting as a subject-content tutor.
- Support approved student sign-out arrangements for meetings with teachers, library study or other authorised locations.
- Connect students with the appropriate academic or pastoral support.
- Work with the Secondary Librarian to facilitate access to relevant physical and digital learning resources.
C. Attendance, Data and Reporting
The successful candidate will:
- Maintain accurate Study Hall attendance and utilisation records.
- Monitor recurring patterns of non-attendance or lack of focus.
- Capture common concerns raised by students.
- Prepare weekly reports for the Secondary Vice Principal and Diploma Programme Coordinator.
- Convert observations and attendance information into actionable data that can support student intervention and academic planning.
D. Administrative and Operational Support
When students are not scheduled for Study Hall, the successful candidate may:
- Support the Secondary Office with approved non-teaching administrative assignments.
- Assist with logistics for large-scale testing, including International Baccalaureate mock examinations.
- Provide short-break administrative coverage, including Reception coverage where assigned.
- Help prepare materials for school events and parent communications.
- Carry out other appropriate duties assigned by the Secondary School Principal.
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4. Essential Requirements
Applicants should have:
- A bachelor’s degree in Education, Psychology, Counselling, Administration, Social Sciences or another relevant field.
- Strong organisational skills and close attention to detail.
- The ability to maintain accurate attendance and student-tracking information.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- The ability to communicate respectfully with students, parents and staff from a diverse international community.
- A firm, professional and empathetic approach to student supervision and behaviour management.
- Proficiency in standard office applications.
- Ability to use, or quickly learn, school management and attendance-tracking systems.
- A clear commitment to safeguarding children and young people.
- Appropriate professional conduct when working with secondary school students.
5. Preferred Requirements
The following experience would be an advantage:
- Previous work with secondary-school-age students, particularly Grades 9 to 12 or an equivalent age group.
- Experience in an educational, mentoring, student-support or supervisory position.
- Previous exposure to an International Baccalaureate school environment.
- Experience supporting independent learning or structured study programmes.
- Familiarity with student attendance or school administration systems.
The employer describes International Baccalaureate school experience as a significant advantage rather than a mandatory requirement.
6. Success Measures
JobsTanzania editorial interpretation for employer verification: The source job description does not provide a separate set of formal performance indicators. Based on the stated responsibilities, practical success measures could include:
- Scheduled attendance checks completed accurately and consistently.
- Unexplained absences escalated immediately through the approved safeguarding process.
- Weekly Study Hall utilisation and concern reports submitted as required.
- Accurate sign-out records maintained for students using approved alternative study locations.
- Study Hall spaces consistently maintained as safe, quiet and purposeful learning environments.
- Recurring attendance or student-focus concerns identified and reported with actionable information.
- Administrative assignments completed accurately during periods without scheduled Study Hall students.
The employer should confirm these measures before publication or inclusion in an employment contract. They are derived from the assigned responsibilities rather than explicitly stated employer performance targets.
7. Employment Information
- Duty station: Applicants are required to be based in Tanzania.
- Start date: As soon as possible.
- Working arrangement: The employer’s document does not specify whether the appointment is permanent, temporary, full-time or part-time.
- Compensation: Salary and benefits are not stated in the source document.
- Safeguarding: Appointment is subject to satisfactory safeguarding checks.
- Professional obligations: All employees are expected to uphold the school’s safeguarding and child-protection policies, maintain appropriate professional conduct and report concerns regarding a child’s safety or wellbeing immediately.
About the International School of Tanganyika
The International School of Tanganyika describes itself as an International Baccalaureate Continuum school focused on inspiring lifelong learning. Its stated core values are:
- Respect
- Service
- Well-being
- Belonging
- Growth
The school states that it seeks to develop accountable, curious, confident, resilient and compassionate learners through exploration, collaboration, mentoring and authentic learning experiences.
8. Application Instructions
Interested applicants should submit:
- A letter written in English explaining their interest in and suitability for the position.
- An up-to-date curriculum vitae or résumé.
- Names, addresses and contact details for three referees.
How to Apply
Send the complete application to:
Email: staffrecruitment@istafrica.com
Recommended email subject: Study Hall Monitor and Academic Support Aide Application
Closing date: Sunday, 23 August 2026, before close of business.
Applicants should be based in Tanzania and must apply formally through the stated recruitment email.
Important: Applicants should not send money, banking credentials, passwords or other unnecessary confidential information during a recruitment process.
