Recruitment

APPLICATION PROCEDURES FOR SECONDMENT CONTRACTS IN TEACHING, EDUCATION AND ADMINISTRATION

The Lycée Français International Denis Diderot in Nairobi, Kenya, an institution accredited by the French Ministry of National Education, is seeking staff to support its development through AEFE secondment contracts or local contracts in teaching, education and administration.

Secondment contracts are open to tenured teachers and civil servants employed by the French National Education system.

Applications for secondment positions must be submitted before the end of the 2026 calendar year.

Applications for local contract positions will open during the first quarter of 2027.

Vacancies are updated on the school’s website and on the AEFE website, both for secondment positions and for local contract positions, which are published on the AEFE Talents recruitment platform.

We encourage prospective applicants to stay informed about vacancies across the different staff categories. Unsolicited applications are also welcome, and the school will endeavour to respond to applicants wherever possible.

The eligibility requirements and application file are available on the dedicated AEFE recruitment page.

SECONDMENT ON AEFE CONTRACT

 

HOW TO APPLY

  • Prepare your application file using the standard application form provided by the AEFE. Please download the form and complete it carefully.
  • Additional supporting documents: Include certificates and documents demonstrating your professional background, experience and level of English proficiency (for example: UPE2A experience, arts, project management, mentoring responsibilities, teacher training, etc.).
  • Combine all required documents into a single PDF file and compress it if necessary.
  • Name your application file using the format “Subject-Surname”, for example: HG-Dupont.
  • Submit your application via the following link by 11 December 2026.

POSITIONS AVAILABLE ON SECONDMENT FOR THE 2027–2028 SCHOOL YEAR

Vacant positions

  • 2 Primary School Teacher positions
  • 1 French Literature and Philosophy Teacher position

Positions that may become available:

  • 1 Physics and Chemistry Teacher position
  • 1 History and Geography Teacher position
  • 1 Mathematics Teacher position
  • 1 Primary School Teacher position

 

LOCAL RECRUITMENT

Local contracts are intended for teaching staff (whether tenured in the French National Education system or not), as well as for education support staff and administrative personnel.

Important: Some positions must be applied for through the Talents AEFE platform (talents.aefe.fr).

Please follow, where applicable, the specific procedure indicated for each position.

HOW TO APPLY :

Please compile a complete application file including the following supporting documents.

(Any incomplete application will be automatically rejected.) :

  • Cover letter
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Copies of diplomas and qualifications
  • Copy of passport
  • Copies of inspection reports (if applicable)

Additional documents (optional but recommended):
Certifications and any documents attesting to your professional background, experience, and level of English (for example: UPE2A experience, artistic practice, project leadership, tutoring or training assignments, etc.).

Application procedure:

      • Combine all required documents into a  single PDF file  (compress it if necessary).
      • Name your file as follows:  “Subject – Last Name”  (example:  PE – DURANT).
      • Using a  Gmail account, complete the  online form  dedicated to each position.
      • Uploading your application file is only possible with a Gmail account.
      • Applications sent by e-mail will not be considered.