Job Title: Head Teacher
Hiring Organization: Anonymous
Location – Locality: Nairobi
Location – Region: Kenya
Industry: Education
Job Type: Full
Time
Salary: KES
70,000
Date Posted: 11/08/2023
Salary: 70k,
Location: Kiambu,
Our client is an established private school with both day and boarding, based in Kiambu county. They are looking to recruit a school principal who will be reporting to the Board of Directors. H/She will serve as the team leader of the school and implement the educational objectives of the institution so as to yield the highest standards of student achievement and academic excellence. Also provide effective instructional leadership and build constructive relationships with parents and other education stakeholders.
Responsibilities
Maintain
an appropriate education philosophy through professional leadership,
counselling and motivational expertise which secures the institutions success
so as to attain the ultimate education goals and objectives of the
organization.
Formulating
overall aims and objectives for the school and policies for their
implementation
Responsible
for all areas of curriculum and instruction by shaping a vision of academic
success for each learner.
Assess
and identify capacity gaps in teaching and support staff and organize for
training and development opportunities.
Prepare
and supervise the preparation of reports, records, lists, and other paperwork
appropriate for the effective administration of the school.
Ensure
the school is up-to-date with innovations, from teaching practices to new
technologies, as well as develop creative and responsive approaches to teaching
and learning
Assume
responsibility for other legal matters in the day-to-day running of the school
Provide
leadership in guiding the various co-curricular activities and school-based
events and external activities including school trips, competitions among
others.
Maintain
high standards of student & staff behaviour/discipline and apply
appropriate behaviour modification interventions when required.
Build a
strong and cohesive culture supported by effective, consistent systems and
structures.
Grow the
leadership engine through coaching and providing the middle management team
with greater leadership responsibilities.
Set
targets and goals for school staff through a participative process and develop
strategies that will enable them to achieve these objectives.
Continually
evaluate existing progress and practices, and curriculum content to ensure they
are met satisfactorily.
Participate
in the recruitment and evaluation of the school’s academic staff in liaison
with the HR Department or directors.
Build
effective relationships with parents, education partners and external stakeholders
through effective communication to allow for appropriate and timely sharing of
information.
Meeting
with other education professionals, and representing the school at conferences
and other events outside the school in the local community and nationwide
Handle
authorized emergency and safety procedures
Oversee
other administrative issues in the school
Qualifications
Must be a
bachelor’s degree in Education Holder from a university recognized by the
government of Kenya
A Masters
in Education will be an added advantage
He/She
should be an excellent teacher with at least 5 years of proven experience in a
similar role or a deputy principal or head of curriculum position in a CBC
curriculum,
Must be
registered by the TSC
Proven
track record in teaching and managing a school
Strong
leadership and demonstrated skills in management with ability to build strong
and highly motivated team.
Strong
interpersonal and communication skills (written and oral)
How to Apply
If you are up to the challenge,
possess the necessary qualification and experience; please send your CV only
quoting the job title on the email subject (Head Teacher) to vacancies@corporatestaffing.co.ke on
or before 17th
November 2023
