Person Specification
Working at St Andrew’s Turi 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.
Driving forward the vision and mission of Turi to become the leading School in Africa.
Implementing whole school co-curriculum provision stretching from the youngest children through to Year 13 students.
Leading activities for both schools during the week, weekends and holidays
Managing the outdoor resources and areas around School related to the provision of our outdoor education activities including the lagoon, forest, play areas, bike shed, etc.
Liaise closely with the DCC (Prep) and DCC (Senior School) over whole school outdoor education provision
Helping grow our outdoor education provision to be world class in both school.
Coaching Senior and Prep School Staff to support outdoor education activities.
Knowledge and Experience
Qualifications
Essential
Ability to create, document and lead outdoor education activities for Prep and Senior School students that develop their character, skills and experience
In depth understanding of outdoor activities including but not limited to SUP, canoeing, mountain biking, scouting, camping, survival skills, archery, orienteering, and organizing trips.
Assisting with major annual expeditions, including during school holidays, e.g. Mt Kenya expedition
Uphold high standards of professional conduct
Must be a good swimmer and an all rounded outdoor person
Ability to effectively communicate with parents, students of all ages, management, and other staff
Desirable
Ability to lead, motivate and train a team and maintain effective working relationships
The ability to confidently hold a conversation in English and Swahili
Experience
Essential
Experience of in coordinating Scouting Programme of the School and the Endeavour Award Scheme
A proven track record of leading and coordinating the President’s Award Scheme
Experience in managing outdoor resources and areas around School related to the provision of our outdoor education activities.
Desirable
Experience in managing ground staff to ensure facilities are maintained and safe for use
Ability to order high quality and relevant equipment as required for activities
Provide the DCCs and Marketing Manager with reports of activities
Skills
Essential
Excellent communication and inter-personal skills
Well developed Outdoor Education skills
Ability to use a range of techniques to train the students and teachers
Desirable
Evidence of being able to lead, manage and be responsible for initiatives/developments
Knowledge of Outdoor Education Curriculum
Apply via :
standrewsturi.bamboohr.com