Pharo School Managing Director Jobs in Kenya

Pharo School Managing Director Jobs in Kenya; We are seeking an experienced, dynamic and visionary leader to serve as the Managing Director of Pharo Schools. This role is akin to serving as the Chief Executive Officer of Pharo Schools, responsible for steering the vision, strategic direction, operational excellence, and expansion of our school network.

This is a critical position in our organisation, which requires a high calibre individual with:


● A strategic mindset that will be able to create a dynamic lasting model for Pharo Schools, build
alignment across current schools in the network and create the foundation for new schools to thrive.

● A track record to take a vision and build systems, structures and accountability measures to ensure the
vision is realised and implemented.

● Expertise in talent development, people management systems and culture building.

● Expertise in practices of teaching and learning, curriculum and assessment and data driven decision
making.

● Experience in Eastern Africa.

● A proven track record in the education sector to drive results and growth.

This role is a member of the Senior Leadership Team and will work closely with the Executive Team and the
Board of Trustees.

● Refining the Vision and Model of Pharo Schools: Further refine the vision and model of Pharo Schools
to make the network’s unique offering in the education sector clear.

● Creation of Network Aligned Systems and Structures: Build systems and structures to support the
Pharo model of education and ensure that it is used with consistency and fidelity across Pharo Schools.

● Strategic Growth: Develop and implement a growth strategy to expand our school portfolio from 7 to
over 15 schools, increasing student enrollment from 4,000 to 25,000 over the next 10 years.

● Brand Leadership: Enhance the Pharo Schools brand, positioning it as a leader in affordable, quality
education in the Horn of Africa.

● Operational Excellence: Oversee school operations, instilling a culture of excellence, ensuring each
institution meets the highest standards and consistently delivers on their brand promise.

● Educational Innovation: Lead partnership and investment strategy into EdTech and other innovative
education frameworks. The aim is to massively scale the impact and become a trailblazer in the
education landscape in Africa. Pharo Foundation is aiming to educate 200,000 students annually by
2035 through impactful and scalable approaches to complement the impact of Pharo Schools.

● Talent Strategy: The quality of education and the brand of a school are only as good as the teachers in
the classroom and the principals leading the schools. Therefore, the candidate will develop and
implement a talent strategy to develop a world-class and uniform teaching force. This will include talent
recruitment, hiring, onboarding and continuous professional development.

● Professional Development Strategy: Lead in the professional development strategy and execution for
all Pharo Schools teammates.

● Partnership Development: Develop and manage strategic partnerships to support our ambitious
educational goals.

● Leadership and Management: Provide leadership to a diverse, multi-country team, and manage the
Global Education team to drive investment projects and academic excellence.

● Compliance: Oversee compliance of the School Portfolio with regulatory requirements and internal
quality and safeguarding standards.

P Pharo Foundation, The Piano, 12th Floor, 171 Brookside Drive, Westlands, Nairobi, Kenya


Successful Candidate Profile

We are looking for a leader who embodies our values and is committed to our mission. Attributes of our ideal
candidate:

● Value Aligned: Committed to excellence, innovation and integrity, passionate to deliver results, driven
by impact and a teamplayer who fosters collaboration.

● Strategic Vision: Proven experience in developing and executing growth strategies in the education
sector.

● Operational Expertise: A strong track record of driving academic excellence and managing school
operations.

● Innovative Mindset: Experience with educational technologies and innovative approaches to learning.

● Financial Acumen: Experienced in developing and managing budgets across multiple entities and
driving financial sustainability.

● Leadership Skills: Exceptional ability to lead diverse teams across multiple countries and cultures.
Expertise in growing and developing teammates.

● Stakeholder Engagement: Experience in building and maintaining strategic partnerships and engaging
with governance bodies.

● Cultural Sensitivity: An appreciation for the cultural contexts of the Horn of Africa.

● Credentials and Experience:

o Former career in education / as an educator

o Business acumen either through experience or academia / MBA

o Proven track record to deliver results, drive growth and lead by example.

How to Apply

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