Job and person specification for the Head of Junior School
Greensteds School is situated 140 km north of Nairobi, in the heart of Kenya’s Rift Valley and within ten minutes’ drive of Lake Nakuru National Park. The School is set in a rural, secluded, 50-acre site and is one of the leading International boarding schools in Kenya serving internationally minded families, from all over the world.
Greensteds has a strong academic record yet places equal emphasis upon a commitment to the wide-ranging cocurricular programme. Our Sports & Performing Arts departments complement and supplement our academicvprogramme and our very strong team of teachers are expected to contribute in one or more of these areas. Our aim is to provide an enjoyable and challenging learning experience where students are able to acquire all the
skills and knowledge necessary for them to become future leaders of good character, ready to make a difference in a global society. We are a non-selective school with a relatively wide ability range amongst very enthusiastic, receptive, respectful and kind pupils. Being able to inspire pupils of all abilities is essential.
About the job
The Head of Junior School will also be the Head of Pastoral Care for the whole school. The Head of Junior School has responsibility for the management of the Junior School, including the Early Years School situated within the compound. He/She also plays a key role as part of the Senior Leadership Team, reporting to the Headmaster
Essential Desirable
Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent
Teaching qualification(primary)
Qualified Teacher Status(QTS)
Evidence of further professional development
IAPS Member Head/Deputy Head
Knowledge and experience
Strong and evident pastoral leadership Experience of leading on, or supporting the
leadership of, Safeguarding in school Working strategically as a Senior Management Team (SMT) Member
Progressive experience in leadership positions
Primary School teaching experience Experience in working in a school in an international content
Experience of working with data Experience of working with data in a growing school
Understanding the characteristics of effective teaching and learning strategies to raise student attainment
Experience in school self-review and evaluation
Sound understanding of school leadership issues and inspection experience
Experience in school policies review
A demonstrable record of excellent classroom practice
Experience in a boarding school
Experience of leading staff development sessions and supporting staff
Ability to lead successful school-wide initiatives, developing innovative approaches to learning, teaching, mentoring and guidance
Sympathetic to Christian principles as foundation blocks of a values-based education
Experience of supporting and developing students with a wide range of educational needs
Committed to continual professional development for themselves and their staff
Relationships
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills underpinning an ability to build strong professional relationships at all levels
Experience of building professional relationships in a multi-cultural setting
Ability to take an active role in developing subject and school-wide targets
A team player who seeks to have positive and mutually supportive relationships with colleagues
Person Specifications
In return, the successful candidate will access:
A competitive salary, reflective of the level of responsibility and experience
A 2 year renewable contract
A comprehensive In-patient and Out-Patient medical insurance
School fees reduction for their children
On-site housing with a garden, overlooking the Rift Valley
Gratuity upon completion of their contract
Paid flights at the beginning and end of contract plus annual flights for the staff and their spouse
Paid shipment at the beginning and end of contract
Applicants must have experience in a Senior Leadership position, a Bachelor’s Degree in an academic subject, a teaching qualification and experience in teaching the British Curriculum. Experience of working in an I.A.P.S school would be an advantage.
The willingness to take a full and active part in all aspects of a thriving and progressive school is vital, including the ability to coach team sports and/or take an active part in the wider co-curricular programme.
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The willingness to take a full and active part in all aspects of a thriving and progressive school is vital, including the ability to coach team sports and/or take an active part in the wider co-curricular programme. Applicants must have a Bachelor’s Degree in the related subject, a teaching qualification, TSC No. and experience in teaching the British Curriculum. Applicants should e-mail an up-to date CV with a covering letter addressed to the Headmaster stating their teaching specialty and contact details of at least 2 referees (one being your current/most recent employer) to recruitment@greenstedsschool.com. Deadline: Friday 18th March 2022
Apply via :
recruitment@greenstedsschool.com
