Mwalimu Halisi Gateway Founding Head Teacher Jobs in Kenya
Job Summary
Lead the establishment, launch and day-to-day management of the school, ensuring it develops into a safe, respected and commercially sustainable early-years learning institution.
Translate the school’s vision into strong educational standards, operational excellence, positive school culture, sustainable enrolment growth and outstanding learner outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
Lead school readiness activities, opening processes and ongoing school development initiatives.
Oversee staffing, safeguarding, compliance and operational management of the school.
Ensure a positive parent experience and maintain strong stakeholder relationships.
Recruit, induct, supervise, mentor and develop academic and operational staff in collaboration with the Board.
Ensure effective implementation of Montessori principles while thoughtfully integrating relevant CBC competencies.
Maintain high standards of teaching quality, curriculum delivery and learner development.
Oversee learner wellbeing, behaviour management, attendance and academic progress.
Foster a nurturing, inclusive and child-centred learning environment.
Monitor school performance and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
Prepare and present concise reports to the Board covering enrolment, staffing, safeguarding, learning outcomes and operational performance.
Support the growth and sustainability of the school through sound leadership and strategic decision-making.
Ensure compliance with educational regulations, safeguarding requirements and institutional policies.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in Education or a closely related field.
Postgraduate qualification or educational leadership training is
an added advantage.
Valid Teachers Service Commission (TSC) Registration.
Valid Certificate of Good Conduct.
Montessori certification or training is highly desirable.
Experience
Minimum seven (7) to ten (10) years of teaching experience.
At least three (3) years of experience in a school leadership or deputy leadership position.
Demonstrated experience in early-years education management.
Experience in school operations, teacher coaching and development, parent engagement and safeguarding programs.
Experience establishing, growing or managing educational institutions is highly desirable.
Key Competencies
Educational Leadership and School Management.
Early Childhood Education and Development.
Montessori Education Principles.
Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC) Implementation.
Teacher Coaching and Staff Development.
School Operations and Administration.
Safeguarding and Child Protection.
Learner Wellbeing and Behaviour Management.
Parent and Community Engagement.
Strategic Planning and Continuous Improvement.
Performance Monitoring and Reporting.
Communication and Stakeholder Management.
Problem-Solving and Decision-Making.
Financial and Commercial Awareness.
Personal Attributes
Strong leadership presence and ability to inspire teams.
Passion for early-years education and child development.
Strong judgment, integrity and accountability.
Entrepreneurial mindset with confidence to build systems and processes from the ground up.
Ability to operate effectively in a dynamic and growing educational environment.
Commitment to educational excellence and continuous learning.
How to apply
Send Your CV To: mwalimuhalisigateway@gmail.com
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