Company Address: Address Nairobi Waldorf School, PO Box 13732-00800, Miotoni Road, Karen. Nairobi, Kenya.

Marketing and Public Relations Officer

Job Description

Reporting To: The School Manager
Job Purpose: The main role of this position is to maintain mutually beneficial relationships between the school and its stakeholders who include parents, students and the external community. This position involves communication, training, public and media relations.
Main duties and responsibilities

Marketing Communications:

Website and other e-marketing communications
Collating material and editing copy for the monthly e-newsletter, circuited to internal stakeholders
Updating the School’s Facebook account
Updating information about the School on the websites
Creating fresh and up-to-date web content
Providing ideas, content and input into the development of new e-marketing materials
Marketing the school to prospective parents

Marketing collateral and publicity material

Writing and producing marketing material (brochures, posters, flyers etc) for the School’s prospectus
Preparing marketing collateral for the school
Preparing PowerPoint presentations for recruitment events and conferences
Compiling yearly media plans
Responsible for the School’s publicity stands at events. This involves designing the look and feel of the stand
Selection and ordering of promotional merchandise for exhibitions and marketing collateral for the stand
Managing the stock of all marketing collateral i.e. brochures; creating systems to identify when stock needs to be replenished

Public Relations

Liaison with pedagogy and administrative staff to request and collate information for the newsletter
Proactively searching out information for PR purposes and writing press releases
Liaison with, and providing information to, the media and arranging interviews for the school PRO where necessary
Documenting and maintaining an online photo library where data is stored and easily retrievable
Arranging external photo shoots and filming with placement students and alumni as well as in-house photo shoots with School staff and students
Updating the School’s notice boards

Advertising (printed media, outdoor and new media)

Booking, designing and tracking advertising for the School as required
Create new advertising campaigns for social media and outdoor advertising
Liaison with the designers to create captivating advertising material
Proofreading, copy writing, editing copy and information collection
Speaking publicly at interviews, press conferences and presentations to increase visibility of the school while acting as the school’s spokesperson.

Exhibitions and recruitment visits

Coordinating the School’s presence at exhibitions
Representing and promoting the School at events
Ensuring prompt follow-up by the school of exhibition enquiries/ leads
Influence new students and their parents to join NWS

Events

Assistance and coordination at Open days
Coordinating School’s Induction activities
Coordinating all School calendar events.
Organizing and attending promotional events such as press conferences, open days, exhibitions, tours and visits to connect the school with the external community Market analysis & planning and new programs
Grow the School’s marketing plans: gathering market intelligence and analyzing the results in relation to the School’s marketing plans.
Market Intelligence: Gathering information on competitor schools and programs.

Qualifications

A communications/marketing/public relations degree
At least 5years of proven work experience in a marketing role
Experienced user of Microsoft Office and Adobe design programs

Skills

Excellent organizational skills
Project management skills
Event planning and management skills
Excellent communication skills with high standards of written communication, grammar and spelling
Information management skills including a high level of accuracy and attention to detail
Good creative skills

Attributes
Communication

Good influencing skills
Ability to market the school

Customer Focus

Always think about how to improve the customer experience
Responding to problems and complaints immediately

Team Work

Be a good team player who can get on with tasks and achieve results
Volunteer to help even on work outside your role

Leadership

Take responsibility for tasks, prioritizing and scheduling own work to ensure deadlines are met
Have self-confidence and deal with set-backs effectively
Enjoy taking responsibility
Be a school ambassador

Planning and Organizing

Ability to prioritize work and respond effectively as new projects are introduced
Work in an organized way and plan how deadlines will be met
Always deliver on schedule

Results Oriented

Be committed to success
Focus on getting the job done

Key Performance Indicators

The number of student enrollment increases
The retention of the current student population
The school is better known to the external community and is the curriculum of choice
The Waldorf education is better understood by the NWS community
There is an increase in parent engagement and support of the school
The goals, mission and vision are better understood by all stakeholders
An overall increase in confidence by all the school stakeholders

October 25, 2024
Pedagogical Team Leader Pedagogical Systems Design Consultant

Job Description

Reporting To: The School Manager
Application Deadline: Friday, 24th August, 2018
Job Purpose: The purpose for this position includes management of the activities and projects of the NWS curriculum; staff professional development to ensure they realise their potential as Waldorf teachers; teaching schedule and substitution needs; focal person that provides strategic pedagogical leadership to the faculty and works with parents to ensure that each child’s educational needs are met.
Responsibilities

Chairing meetings of the Pedagogical Team
Lead and be accountable for the effective and efficient development, implementation of the pedagogic team performance plan (PTPP). This includes curriculum development and effective management of the teaching staff.
Guide the development of the teaching staff to ensure that the school structures, curriculum, philosophy and available resources enable all the teachers to achieve the highest possible standards.
Lead and guide all teaching staff and students, through the direct leadership of the school’s pedagogical team, ensuring that effective responsibility is delegated through an appropriate leadership structure
Ensure the highest possible standards of Waldorf Education through the promotion of effective teaching and learning
Provide the School Board with regular reports on pedagogical development and activities, and consult with the Board wherever appropriate
Be accountable, for the effectiveness, efficiency and quality outcomes of all pedagogical aspects of the school
Ensure maximum and efficient utilization of the existing teaching staff, and promote an environment that enables all teachers to effectively contribute to the progress and development of the school whilst promoting, workload / work-life balance
Ensure maximum implementation of the Health, Safety, Security and Environmental protocols or the protection and safeguarding of the students, making sure that they are given high priority at all times.
Lead the engagement, consultation and communication between teachers, parents, and other care givers to enhance pupil’s learning. (This includes, the shadow teachers).
Listen to all learners
Foster a fair, open and equitable culture amongst teachers, and ensure cohesion amongst all teaching staff.
Find creative ways to motivate empower and celebrate achievement amongst teachers.
Ensure that all decisions made are done with a full understanding of the school’s objective and financial health.
Lead in the assessment of teachers and the utilization of assessment results, feedback to make improvements.
Lead in the recruitment of teachers; induction, provide on-going support and mentoring; supervising, developing, evaluating, disciplining and terminating in liaison with the School Manager and Human Resource Coordinator
Enrolment and retention strategy development with continuous monitoring and evaluation.

Job Skills and Qualifications

Must hold a Master in Education Science, Education Administration and Leadership
Bachelor of Education
Diploma Waldorf / Steiner with teaching experience will be an added advantage
Must be registered with TSC
Computer Literate
At least 8 years of teaching experience from class 1 – 8
Professional with leadership; budgeting; conflict resolution skills
Ability to lead change, manage risks and work in a multicultural setting
An assertive person of integrity

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October 25, 2024
Class and Subject Teachers

Job Summary: The class/subject teachers will be part of a team of teachers working in the school. They will teach a group of up to 25 children. He or she should have at least two of the following teaching subjects: French / Music / Art & Craft / Maths / Kiswahili and Physical Education.
Skills and Qualifications
P1, Diploma or Degree in Education
At least 2 years’ experience in classroom teaching
Ability to play keyboard/recorder, paint and teach music and art will be an added advantage.
Must be registered with TSC
Experience in Waldorf Teaching and qualification is desirable

October 24, 2024
Assistant Kindergarten Class Teacher Chef Intern

Responsibilities
1. Meeting the Needs of the Children
The Kindergarten Teacher is responsible for developing and presenting curriculum in accordance with the principles and methods of Waldorf education, specifically:
preparing a school-year calendar
preparing and presenting daily lesson plans for children ages 4 to 6, including the use of story time with puppetry, a short circle including finger-play…and a healthy snack
guiding student activities and providing on-going support
assessing and responding to the evolving needs of the children in the class
preparing, completing and compiling children’s progress report in a well structure and timely manner for the Administrative Assistant to file them
providing and maintaining a healthy, home-like environment both inside and in the school garden
when on duty, ensure that students who are not picked up in a timely manner are well cared for, for their duration on the school grounds; while making sure that repetitive cases are handled so that children staying on school grounds after pickup time remains exceptional
The Kindergarten Teacher is responsible for forming and maintaining a healthy social life in the class, specifically:
introducing students and their families to Waldorf education
interviewing prospective students and their families to assess the appropriateness of Waldorf education for the student and to convey an understanding of the principles and methods of Waldorf education to parents
2. Meeting the Needs of the Families
The Kindergarten Teacher is responsible for incorporating the students’ families into the school life, specifically:
educating parents about early childhood development
Gathering and distributing to parents pertinent articles that support and elaborate Waldorf early childhood development and philosophy
addressing parent questions and concerns regarding parenting and child development
planning and conducting at least 3 parent meetings during the school year, to include craft or artistic activities and study of a book, article, or relevant topics
Helping parents form and conduct groups to study the principles of Waldorf education and the needs of children
facilitating the support of Waldorf education through the use of Waldorf principles in home life
3. Meeting the Needs of the Community
The Kindergarten Teacher participates in the activities of the school community, specifically:
coordinating and participating in school festivals
participating in school outreach events
working with other early childhood staff and Faculty to assess the needs for and development of programmes to meet the needs of families with young children
4. Meeting the Needs of the Faculty
The Kindergarten Teacher participates in the management of the affairs of the school, specifically:
attending Faculty meetings (early childhood and full) to address pedagogical, curriculum, and school management issues
Supervising and meeting one hour per week with the assistant teacher
serving in Faculty management positions when nominated
serving on school committees when nominated
contributing to administration and management tasks
Preparing an annual procurement plan for teaching material, class repair or improvements…
abiding by decisions of the Faculty and the Board of Trustees
attending the annual General Assembly meeting
being available the last two weeks in August for student interviews, facility preparation and Faculty meetings as scheduled.
5. Meeting the Needs of the Teacher
The Kindergarten Teacher makes a commitment to self-improvement, specifically:
working with and meeting with a mentor
participating in an annual self-evaluation and performance appraisal process
developing personally through an ongoing study of Anthroposophy
Skills and Qualifications
At least Diploma in ECDE
Certificate/Diploma in Waldorf/Steiner Teaching Primary (Desirable)
2 years’ experience in classroom teaching.
Ability to paint and good in story telling will be an added advantage.
MUST be registered with TSC
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October 24, 2024
Geography / History Teacher

Job Description

Job Purpose: To teach and educate students according to the curriculum and the education needs abilities and attainment of potential of individual students.
Roles and Responsibilities

Planning, preparing and delivering lessons to all students in the class.
Teaching according to education needs, abilities and achievement of individual students and groups of students.
Adopting and working towards the implementation of the school development plan.
Assessing, recording and reporting on the development, progress, attainment and behaviour of student’s to parents and relevant officials.
Contributing to oral and written assessments, reports and references relating to students.
Complying with arrangements within the national framework for the appraisal of student performance.
Promoting general progress and wellbeing of students.
Providing guidance and advice to students on educational and social matters and on their further education and future careers; providing information on sources of more expert advice.
Communicating, collaborating and consulting with other members of school staff, including those having posts of special responsibility and parents/guardians to ensure the best interest of students.
Reviewing and evaluating his/her own teaching and learning strategies, methodologies and programme in line with the school and national curriculum.
Advising and collaborating with other teachers and school officials to prepare and develop courses to study, teaching materials, teaching programmes, methods of teaching and assessment.
Ensuring high standards of professional practice and quality of teaching in his/her classroom.
Participating in education and training courses as well as continuing professional development.
Maintaining order and discipline among students and safeguarding their health and safety at all times.
Participating in staff, parent and student meetings.
Ensuring the safe custody, use and periodic maintenance of equipment used during lessons.
Monitoring attendance of students in class.
Any other assigned duties.

Skills and Qualifications required:

A Degree in Education (Geography and History).
Must be registered with TSC
At least a Waldorf Diploma or commitment to complete Waldorf training within 3 years
At least 5 years ‘experience in teaching
Demonstrated computer skills
Clear English writing skills
Demonstrated love for the subjects
Flexible and open to change.
Basic Safety and Security Knowledge
Attention to detail
Dependability

October 24, 2024
Marketing and Public Relations Officer

Job Description

Reporting To: The School Manager
Job Purpose: The main role of this position is to maintain mutually beneficial relationships between the school and its stakeholders who include parents, students and the external community. This position involves communication, training, public and media relations.
Main duties and responsibilities

Marketing Communications:

Website and other e-marketing communications
Collating material and editing copy for the monthly e-newsletter, circuited to internal stakeholders
Updating the School’s Facebook account
Updating information about the School on the websites
Creating fresh and up-to-date web content
Providing ideas, content and input into the development of new e-marketing materials
Marketing the school to prospective parents

Marketing collateral and publicity material

Writing and producing marketing material (brochures, posters, flyers etc) for the School’s prospectus
Preparing marketing collateral for the school
Preparing PowerPoint presentations for recruitment events and conferences
Compiling yearly media plans
Responsible for the School’s publicity stands at events. This involves designing the look and feel of the stand
Selection and ordering of promotional merchandise for exhibitions and marketing collateral for the stand
Managing the stock of all marketing collateral i.e. brochures; creating systems to identify when stock needs to be replenished

Public Relations

Liaison with pedagogy and administrative staff to request and collate information for the newsletter
Proactively searching out information for PR purposes and writing press releases
Liaison with, and providing information to, the media and arranging interviews for the school PRO where necessary
Documenting and maintaining an online photo library where data is stored and easily retrievable
Arranging external photo shoots and filming with placement students and alumni as well as in-house photo shoots with School staff and students
Updating the School’s notice boards

Advertising (printed media, outdoor and new media)

Booking, designing and tracking advertising for the School as required
Create new advertising campaigns for social media and outdoor advertising
Liaison with the designers to create captivating advertising material
Proofreading, copy writing, editing copy and information collection
Speaking publicly at interviews, press conferences and presentations to increase visibility of the school while acting as the school’s spokesperson.

Exhibitions and recruitment visits

Coordinating the School’s presence at exhibitions
Representing and promoting the School at events
Ensuring prompt follow-up by the school of exhibition enquiries/ leads
Influence new students and their parents to join NWS

Events

Assistance and coordination at Open days
Coordinating School’s Induction activities
Coordinating all School calendar events.
Organizing and attending promotional events such as press conferences, open days, exhibitions, tours and visits to connect the school with the external community Market analysis & planning and new programs
Grow the School’s marketing plans: gathering market intelligence and analyzing the results in relation to the School’s marketing plans.
Market Intelligence: Gathering information on competitor schools and programs.

Qualifications

A communications/marketing/public relations degree
At least 5years of proven work experience in a marketing role
Experienced user of Microsoft Office and Adobe design programs

Skills

Excellent organizational skills
Project management skills
Event planning and management skills
Excellent communication skills with high standards of written communication, grammar and spelling
Information management skills including a high level of accuracy and attention to detail
Good creative skills

Attributes
Communication

Good influencing skills
Ability to market the school

Customer Focus

Always think about how to improve the customer experience
Responding to problems and complaints immediately

Team Work

Be a good team player who can get on with tasks and achieve results
Volunteer to help even on work outside your role

Leadership

Take responsibility for tasks, prioritizing and scheduling own work to ensure deadlines are met
Have self-confidence and deal with set-backs effectively
Enjoy taking responsibility
Be a school ambassador

Planning and Organizing

Ability to prioritize work and respond effectively as new projects are introduced
Work in an organized way and plan how deadlines will be met
Always deliver on schedule

Results Oriented

Be committed to success
Focus on getting the job done

Key Performance Indicators

The number of student enrollment increases
The retention of the current student population
The school is better known to the external community and is the curriculum of choice
The Waldorf education is better understood by the NWS community
There is an increase in parent engagement and support of the school
The goals, mission and vision are better understood by all stakeholders
An overall increase in confidence by all the school stakeholders

October 24, 2024
Pedagogical Team Leader Pedagogical Systems Design Consultant

Job Description

Reporting To: The School Manager
Application Deadline: Friday, 24th August, 2018
Job Purpose: The purpose for this position includes management of the activities and projects of the NWS curriculum; staff professional development to ensure they realise their potential as Waldorf teachers; teaching schedule and substitution needs; focal person that provides strategic pedagogical leadership to the faculty and works with parents to ensure that each child’s educational needs are met.
Responsibilities

Chairing meetings of the Pedagogical Team
Lead and be accountable for the effective and efficient development, implementation of the pedagogic team performance plan (PTPP). This includes curriculum development and effective management of the teaching staff.
Guide the development of the teaching staff to ensure that the school structures, curriculum, philosophy and available resources enable all the teachers to achieve the highest possible standards.
Lead and guide all teaching staff and students, through the direct leadership of the school’s pedagogical team, ensuring that effective responsibility is delegated through an appropriate leadership structure
Ensure the highest possible standards of Waldorf Education through the promotion of effective teaching and learning
Provide the School Board with regular reports on pedagogical development and activities, and consult with the Board wherever appropriate
Be accountable, for the effectiveness, efficiency and quality outcomes of all pedagogical aspects of the school
Ensure maximum and efficient utilization of the existing teaching staff, and promote an environment that enables all teachers to effectively contribute to the progress and development of the school whilst promoting, workload / work-life balance
Ensure maximum implementation of the Health, Safety, Security and Environmental protocols or the protection and safeguarding of the students, making sure that they are given high priority at all times.
Lead the engagement, consultation and communication between teachers, parents, and other care givers to enhance pupil’s learning. (This includes, the shadow teachers).
Listen to all learners
Foster a fair, open and equitable culture amongst teachers, and ensure cohesion amongst all teaching staff.
Find creative ways to motivate empower and celebrate achievement amongst teachers.
Ensure that all decisions made are done with a full understanding of the school’s objective and financial health.
Lead in the assessment of teachers and the utilization of assessment results, feedback to make improvements.
Lead in the recruitment of teachers; induction, provide on-going support and mentoring; supervising, developing, evaluating, disciplining and terminating in liaison with the School Manager and Human Resource Coordinator
Enrolment and retention strategy development with continuous monitoring and evaluation.

Job Skills and Qualifications

Must hold a Master in Education Science, Education Administration and Leadership
Bachelor of Education
Diploma Waldorf / Steiner with teaching experience will be an added advantage
Must be registered with TSC
Computer Literate
At least 8 years of teaching experience from class 1 – 8
Professional with leadership; budgeting; conflict resolution skills
Ability to lead change, manage risks and work in a multicultural setting
An assertive person of integrity

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October 23, 2024