Banda School Jobs in Nairobi
Banda School Head of English Teacher Jobs in Nairobi
Job Definition:To undertake the teaching of English at the Banda School and lead the department forwards with new initiatives and ideas.
Responsibilities
Curriculum
To continually review and update the current syllabus in the subject.
To keep up to date with current thinking and developments in the subject, especially
Scholarship requirements, Common Entrance and the National Curriculum.
To deliver a Scholarship Programme for those pupils sitting Scholarship papers to
secondary schools.
To allocate children to appropriate sets in Year 7 and 8.
Advise and oversee planning within the department through collaborative discussion.
To ensure that the use of iPads in the department is effective and is enhancing children’s learning.
Attend Curriculum meetings as organised by the IAPS network of schools, and be prepared
to host such meetings.
To set examination papers.
Liaison
To liaise with the Head of the Lower School and Pegasus Early Years and the Heads of
Key Stages 1 & 2 in order to be aware of the teaching of English throughout the school.
To advise the SLT on teaching allocations within the department.
Communicate with the Learning Support department regarding English specific needs of
pupils.
Attend Heads of Department Meetings and hold regular departmental meetings and pass
on the minutes to the Director of Teaching and Learning.
To participate in meetings with parents and colleagues at school which relate to the
administration, organisation and curriculum of the department.
To organise regular whole school events such as visiting authors or a Book Week so as to ensure continued enthusiasm for the subject throughout the school.
Leadership
To carry out regular observations of colleagues in the department and give constructive feedback.
To carry out regular work scrutiny of English throughout the school.
Provide leadership and give advice and assistance to all teachers of English throughout the school.
To organise and direct the Librarian in her duties.
To be responsible for coordinating display work as required, ensuring that it meets a high
standard and is changed at regular intervals.
Facilities and resources
Control and monitor a budget as advised by the Bursar and ensure that the budget is spent
effectively on resourcing the department.
To continually review the department’s strengths and weaknesses through Department
Development Plans, meetings and Department Reviews.
To monitor, moderate, record and report on the development, progress and attainment of
pupils as required.
To ensure the maintenance of high standards of marking, progress and achievement
through regular work scrutiny.
To take responsibility for contributions from the English Department to the school website and the Banda Log (school magazine).
To undertake any other administrative duties in respect of your employment as required by the Headmistress.
Leadership
To carry out regular observations of colleagues in the department and give constructive feedback.
To carry out regular work scrutiny of English throughout the school.
Provide leadership and give advice and assistance to all teachers of English throughout the school.
To be responsible for coordinating display work as required, ensuring that it meets a high
standard and is changed at regular intervals.
Facilities and resources
Control and monitor a budget as advised by the Bursar and ensure that the budget is spent
effectively on resourcing the department.
To be responsible for the rooms and equipment as allocated to the department
Information and reporting
To continually review the department’s strengths and weaknesses through Department
Development Plans, meetings and Department Reviews.
To ensure that the Departmental Handbook is kept up to date.
To monitor, moderate, record and report on the development, progress and attainment of
pupils as required.
To ensure the maintenance of high standards of marking, progress and achievement
through regular work scrutiny.
To take responsibility for contributions from the English Department to the school website and the Banda Log (school magazine).
To undertake any other administrative duties in respect of your employment as required by the Headmistress.
Qualifications
Possess a degree or equivalent teaching qualification.
Have experience of working in British Curriculum Schools.
Possess the desire to be fully involved in all aspects of the life of a leading preparatory school.
Have the capacity to lead and insipire the departmental team.
Be pro-active as a part of The Banda School team.
Possess
a love of English teaching to children of all abilities and a passion for the
development of academic excellence.
Enthuse and excite all pupils about reading and writing.
Be able to build good relationships with parents and families.
Be able to build good relationships with colleagues.
Be punctual and use time appropriately.
Be a good communicator with adults and children.
Show good organisational skills.
Show a competent level of written English.
Be experienced in using ICT in teaching, as a tool for research and for communication.
Familiarity with iPads and iTunesU is an advantage.
Present a clean Certificate of Good Conduct or International Child Protection Certificate
Safeguard and promote the welfare of the pupils.
Keep up to date with educational developments and be committed to continual personal and professional development.
Be a motivator
How to apply
Interested candidates should send their resume by 9th February, 2018 to:
applications@bandaschool.com
For more information and job application details, see; Banda School Head of English Teacher Jobs in Nairobi
Banda School Head of French Teacher Jobs in Nairobi
Curriculum
To continually review and update the French syllabus.
Advise and oversee planning within the department through collaborative discussion.
To ensure that the use of iPads in the department is effective and is enhancing children’s learning.
Attend Curriculum Meetings organised by the IAPS Schools of Kenya, and be prepared to
host such meetings.
To set examination papers.
Liaison
To advise the Senior Leadership Team on teaching allocations within the department.
Communicate with the Learning Support Department regarding specific needs of pupils.
Attend Heads of Department Meetings and hold regular departmental meetings and pass
on the minutes to the Director of Teaching and Learning.
To participate in meetings with parents and colleagues at school which relate to the
administration, organisation and curriculum of the department.
Leadership
To carry out regular observations of colleagues in the department and give constructive feedback.
To be responsible for coordinating display work as required, ensuring that it meets a high
standard and is changed at regular intervals.
Head of French The Banda School
Organise and oversee school trips to France as advised by the Headmistress.
Control and monitor a budget as advised by the Bursar and ensure that the budget is spent
effectively on resourcing the department.
To be responsible for the rooms and equipment as allocated to the department.
Information and reporting
To continually review the department’s strengths and weaknesses through Department
Development Plans, meetings and Department Reviews.
To ensure that the Departmental Handbook is kept up to date.
To monitor, moderate, record and report on the development, progress and attainment of
pupils as required.
To ensure the maintenance of high standards of marking, progress and achievement
through regular work scrutiny.
To take responsibility for contributions from the French Department to the school website and the Banda Log (annual magazine).
To undertake any other administrative duties in respect of your employment as required by the Headmistress.
Qualifications
Possess a degree or equivalent teaching qualification.
Have experience of working in British Curriculum Schools.
Possess the desire to be fully involved in all aspects of the life of a leading preparatory school.
Have the capacity to lead and inspire the departmental team.
Be pro-active as a part of The Banda School team.
Possess a love of French teaching to children of all abilities and a passion for the
development of academic excellence.
Be able to build good relationships with parents and families.
Be able to use initiative, show flexibility and be adaptable.
Be punctual and use time appropriately.
Show a high level of spoken and written English.
How to apply
Interested candidates should send their resume by 9th February, 2018 to:
applications@bandaschool.com
For more information and job application details, see; Banda School Head of French Teacher Jobs in Nairobi
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