St Andrew’s Turi EYFS & Key Stage 1 Coordinator (Prep School) Kenya Jobs
St Andrew’s Turi EYFS & Key Stage 1 Coordinator (Prep 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 Prep School is seeking to appoint a EYFS & Key Stage 1 Coordinator, who is responsible to the Deputy Heads, Academic and Pastoral, for the academic and pastoral leadership of EYFS and Years 1 and 2.
Their chief responsibility will be to promote the highest possible standards of teaching and learning, and pastoral care, in Key Stage 1 and EYFS. The successful applicant will also be required to teach full time in either Key Stage 1 or EYFS.
St Andrew’s Prep School follows the British Curriculum from EYFS to Key Stage
The School has a Pre-Nursery provision, known as Turitots, Nursery and Reception classes, as well as a Year 1 and 2 class.
The Key Stage 1 and EYFS Coordinator is also a member of the Prep School Academic Management team.
St. Andrew’s Prep School is committed to providing a vibrant co-curricular and boarding program to which all staff contribute.
Person Specification
Working at St Andrew’s Prep School is an exciting and dynamic experience.
We look to recruit committed and resourceful staff, who are looking to not only develop their skills and leadership capacities, but also embrace new experiences and challenges.
There are some things that are essential to working with us. The successful candidate will need to be able to support the School's aims and Christian ethos.
They will have to have a good degree as well as a recognised teaching qualification, such as a PGCE, and of course, the relevant experience.
Beyond that we want to have staff who love working as part of a team; who are first-class communicators and who are passionate about the subjects and pupils they teach; who are creative and diligent in their planning; who are adaptable,
energetic and resilient.
This post would suit a current Head of Year or Section looking for a new challenge and looking to develop their leadership skills.
Alternatively, the role might suit an
exceptional individual with experience gained as a Key Stage 1 or EYFS teacher, and who has a desire for greater challenge and responsibility.
Experience of working in a Prep School, or in boarding, would be desirable, but
not essential.
Above all, what matters is a commitment to help us provide a world-class education for our children.
Essential Desirable
Qualifications
A good degree
A recognised teaching qualification
e.g. PGCE
A demonstrable commitment to professional self-improvement
Experience
Experience of teaching KS1 and/or
EYFS in the British Curriculum for at
least 3 years
A proven track record of excellent
teaching ability and classroom management skills
Successful experience in raising student achievement and adding value
Current Head of Year / Section
Experience of boarding
Skills
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Well-developed ICT skills
Ability to
use a range of teaching strategies to enthuse the full range of abilities
Evidence of being able to lead, manage
and be responsible for initiatives/ developments.
Knowledge of current generic developments in teaching and learning.
Personal Attributes
Support the School's Christian ethos
Excellent organisational skills
Enthusiasm for the subject and a desire to communicate that to others.
Willing to work within the context of a
busy boarding school, which includes
some evening and weekend duties.
An ability to offer co-curricular expertise, e.g. coach games
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, with a Key Stage Coordinator’s Allowance.
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 appointee.
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 thorough insurance scheme; the costs of insurance are fully covered by the School.
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 appointee, 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 will be required to undergo all checks relevant to the post.
How to Apply
Application Procedure
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: Wednesday 23rd January, 2019
Preliminary online interviews: Starting 23rd January, 2019
Start Date: 1st September 2019
For more information and job application details, see; St Andrew’s Turi EYFS & Key Stage 1 Coordinator (Prep School) Kenya Jobs
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