Head Teacher

Remuneration: 100,000 KSH Gross Negotiable

This is where you come in:

We are looking for a Head Teacher to refine this vision and make it to reality. Today there is no clearly defined path as to how to educate the whole child for a 21st Century world though successful approaches are being tried and tested in many good schools around the world.

We want a Head Teacher who will use their experience, insights and technical knowledge to deliver an international curriculum and adapt best practices to the needs and opportunities faced by young people in Kenya and beyond.

Duties of the Head Teacher

To oversee the well-being and safety of all learners and employees on site
To build a team of excellent teachers and other staff who can deliver on our goals of academic excellence
To design a curriculum and timetable best designed for learning that best leverages the assets of the GCSE curriculum
To initiate a programme of extra-curricular activities that will provide a holistic education to our students
To inculcate an inclusive learning environment and foster strong relations with the local community
To supervise the bursar and oversee the business aspects of running a school
To initiate a growth strategy to widen the impact of the school over time

Requirements

Essentials

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
Excellent communication skills in English (written & oral)
Pre-existing permission to work in Kenya
Experience of not less than five years in a relevant field
Experience in senior management teams or education management
Experience in delivering  international curricula
Ability to work sensitively with diverse communities
Excellent financial management and budgeting skills
Excellent organisational skills and in compiling strategies, work plans and reports

Desirables (though not essential)

Master’s degree in a relevant discipline
Experience working with vulnerable people
Experience in school governance
Experience teaching in a GCSE curriculum school
Good experience in Kenyan education systems (experience in Kitengela would be a bonus but not essential by any means).
Experience in managing people from various backgrounds

To apply please CLICK HERE to fill in the online questions and send your CV to jobs@starlingbrookschool.org.Please note that we will only read the CVs of shortlisted candidates so do not assume we have read your CV when answering the questions.

Apply via :

jobs@starlingbrookschool.org