The Role
St Andrew’s, Prep School is seeking to appoint a Key Stage 2 Teacher who will be a class teacher within that Key Stage, as well as contribute across all areas of school life.
The successful candidate will be expected to provide the very best academic teaching and learning opportunities for each student in their class and be responsible for the pastoral welfare and safety of the pupils.
St Andrew’s Prep School follows the British Curriculum, with the aim to achieve excellent value-added for each child through outstanding teaching and learning.
St Andrew’s Prep School is committed to providing a vibrant co-curricular and boarding program to which all staff contribute. The ability to coach sports will be an added advantage.
The suitable applicant may also have the following opportunities: Boys boarding houseparent, LAMDA, teaching in the Learning Success Centre, and Equestrian.
Person Specification
Working at St Andrew’s Prep School is an exciting and dynamic experience. We look to recruit committed and resourceful staff, who are looking to not only develop their skills and leadership capacities, but also embrace new experiences and challenges.
There are some things that are essential to working with us:
The successful candidate will need to be able to support the School’s aims and Christian ethos.
They will have to have a good degree as well as a recognized teaching qualification, such as PGCE, and of course, the relevant experience. Beyond that we want to have staff who love working as part of a team; who are first class
communicators and who are passionate about the subjects and the pupils they teach; who are creative and diligent in their planning; who are adaptable, energetic and resilient.
Experience of working in a Prep School, or in boarding would be desirable, but not essential. Above all, what matters is a commitment to help us provide a world-class education for our pupils.
ESSENTIAL
Qualifications
A good degree
Recognized teaching qualification e.g. PGCE
DESIRABLE
A demonstrable commitment to professional selfimprovement
Experience
Experience of teaching in Key Stage 2
A proven track record of excellent teaching and pupil support
Experience of teaching in a Prep School Context in KS1 or KS3
Experience of boarding
Skills
Excellent communication and inter-personal skills
Well developed ICT Skills
Ability to use a range of teaching strategies to support the full range of educational needs
Evidence of being able to lead , manage and be responsible for initiatives/developments.
Knowledge of current generic developments in Key Stage 1 and 3 needs.
Safeguarding
Commitment to the safeguarding and protection of children and to the personal development of our pupils.
Understanding of the issues surrounding the safeguarding of children and commitment to child welfare and safety.
Knowledge of child protection procedures.
Terms and Conditions
RemunerationHours of work and holiday entitlement
The role is full-time and includes working in the evening and at weekends as required. The successful applicant will be expected to take a full and active part in the boarding life of the School. As a British curriculum school, the academic year commences in September and holidays are broadly in line with British independent schools.
Safeguarding
St Andrew’s School, Turi is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
The successful applicant will undertake their role and responsibilities in accordance with St Andrew’s School’s Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy and Guidelines and will be required to undergo all checks relevant to the post.
Application Procedure
To find out more, please contact the HR Director, Ms Janet Ndiho.
Tel: +254 (0) 734288501
Email: HRDirector@turimail.co.keApplications should be submitted by email to the HR Director at HRDirector@turimail.co.ke and include: a completed application form, and a brief covering letter. Application forms are available on the School website, or from the HR Director. If your application is successful, we will contact you within three working days of theclosing date. Early applications are encouraged.Video footage of lessons being taught that can be provided during the interview process by candidates outside Kenya (in line with the safeguarding policy in one’s school) will be welcomed.
Apply via :
HRDirector@turimail.co.ke