St Andrew’s Turi Deputy Head Academic (Senior School) Kenya Jobs

St Andrew’s Turi Deputy Head Academic (Senior School) Kenya Jobs

St Andrew’s School, Turi is highly respected in Kenya and regarded as one of the leading international schools in East Africa.

Numbering 620 pupils, it comprises two semi-autonomous schools: a Preparatory School of circa 250 pupils between the ages of 3 and 13 and a Senior School of circa 370 pupils between the ages of 13 and 18.

It is fully coeducational and the great majority are boarders. The School has an overtly Christian foundation and sees its overall aim as encouraging young men and women to ‘live and lead with integrity’.

St Andrew’s School, Turi is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff to share this commitment.

All successful job applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening, including reference checks with previous employers and a criminal record check with the DBS or its equivalent. We are seeking to appoint professionals of the highest standard.

The Role

St Andrew’s Senior School is seeking to appoint a Deputy Head (Academic) who will be key in leading and implementing the academic strategy of the
Senior School.

Reporting to the Head of the Senior School, the Deputy Head (Academic) is a member of the Senior Leadership and Management Teams (SSLT and SSMT)
and leads the Academic Management Team (AMT).

The role is suited to a high calibre inspirational and talented professional who
combines exceptional leadership skills with the demonstrated ability to manage staff in all academic aspects of school life.

The successful applicant would take overall responsibility for teaching and learning in the Senior School.

The overarching responsibilities of the role include:

Supporting the Christian ethos of the School

Leading and implementing the School’s academic strategy

Ensuring outstanding teaching & learning

Developing effective academic management systems, policies and procedures

Skills and Attributes

Highly supportive of the School’s Christian ethos

Proactive, sound judgement combined with the highest standards of personal integrity, energy, stamina, resilience, enthusiasm and a sense of humour

Ability to work dynamically and flexibly as part of the academic team to show initiative and imagination and the ability to inspire others

Impressive personal presence and presentation

Ability to lead on all academic matters

High work standards evidenced by a consistently thorough detailed and organised approach

The presence, intellect, tact and credibility to represent the School at all levels and to a variety of audiences, both internal and external

Vision, creativity and imagination combined with the ability to operate at a strategic level

First class oral and written communication, and presentation skills

High levels of discretion and confidentiality

The ability to manage and prioritise a diverse workload, to meet deadlines and to work calmly under pressure

Terms and Conditions

Remuneration

There is a generous overall remuneration package as detailed below (the cost of living in Kenya is significantly lower than in the UK):

Salary: The successful applicant will be placed on the Main

Pay Scale.

Accommodation: suitable rent free accommodation will be provided as a taxable benefit. Domestic and gardening help is arranged by the School, but paid for, at local rates, by the applicant.

School fees (where applicable): there is a 100% fee remission for staff children throughout the School; places are subject to the School’s
normal entry requirements. Fee remission is a taxable benefit.

Medical care: all members of staff and their families are covered under a comprehensive insurance scheme.

Pension: the School operates a defined contribution pension scheme in which the employer and employee each contribute 6% of monthly
salary. For employees emigrating from Kenya at the end of their contract, the full value of the contributions, plus accumulated interest,
can be withdrawn from the scheme.

Relocation: outward and return flights for the applicant, and for his/her spouse and dependent children up to the age of 18 as applicable,
together with a freight allowance, at the beginning and end of the contract period, are paid for by the School. Applicable to staff
recruited from outside the country.

Meals: these are provided during term time as a taxable benefit.

Facilities: extensive sports facilities are open to use by staff and their families
Hours of work and holiday entitlement

The role is full-time and includes working in the evening and at weekends as required. The successful applicant will be expected to take a full and active part in the boarding life of the school.

Safeguarding

St Andrew’s School, Turi is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare
of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

The successful applicant will undertake their role and responsibilities in accordance with St Andrew’s School’s Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy and Guidelines and will be required to undergo all checks relevant to the post.

How to Apply

To find out more please contact the HR

Director, Ms Janet Ndiho.
Tel: +254 (0) 734288501
Email: HRDirector@turimail.co.ke

Applications are encouraged as early as possible. These should be submitted by
email to the HR Director at HRDirector@turimail.co.ke and include: a completed application form, a brief covering letter and a CV. Application forms are available on the School website, or from the HR Director.

Closing date for applications: Monday 21st January, 2019

Preliminary online interviews: Starting 22nd January, 2019

Final Interviews at St Andrew’s : 31st January & 1st February, 2019

Start Date: 1st September 2019

For more information and job application details, see; St Andrew’s Turi Deputy Head Academic (Senior School) Kenya Jobs

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