Starlingbrook International School Head Teacher Jobs in Kitengela, Kenya
Starlingbrook International School Head Teacher Jobs in Kitengela, Kenya
About the SchoolStarlingbrook International School is a secondary school in Kitengela delivering the GCSE curriculum.
The school launches in January with a 2021 perspective on the world and a fit-for-purpose 21st century education.
We live in a world that is changing more rapidly than we could imagine.
Young people today need and yearn for an education that provides them with the skills to thrive in this environment.
This means learning must go beyond knowledge.
To stay ahead in the 21st century future generations will need to continue learning throughout their life, so at secondary school it is vital they establish strong foundations that can be built on and enable them to excel in multidisciplinary careers.
We are launching Starlingbrook International School to prepare students to add value to the world of tomorrow through a culture of innovation, adaptability and resilience.
We aspire to strengthen our students’ interpersonal skills, sense of service and thirst for knowledge.
This is where you come in:
We are looking for a Head Teacher to refine this vision and make it to reality.
Today there is no clearly defined path as to how to educate the whole child for a 21st Century world though successful approaches are being tried and tested in many good schools around the world.
We want a Head Teacher who will use their experience, insights and technical knowledge to deliver an international curriculum and adapt best practices to the needs and opportunities faced by young people in Kenya and beyond.
Duties of the Head Teacher
To oversee the well-being and safety of all learners and employees on site
To build a team of excellent teachers and other staff who can deliver on our goals of academic
excellence
To design a curriculum and timetable best designed for learning that best leverages the assets of the GCSE curriculum
To initiate a programme of extra-curricular activities that will provide a holistic education to our students
To inculcate an inclusive learning environment and foster strong relations with the local community
To supervise the bursar and oversee the business aspects of running a school
To initiate a growth strategy to widen the impact of the school over time
Requirements
Essentials
Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
Excellent communication skills in English (written & oral)
Pre-existing permission to work in Kenya
Experience of not less than five years in a relevant field
Experience in senior management teams or education management
Experience in delivering international curricula
Ability to work sensitively with diverse communities
Excellent financial management and budgeting skills
Excellent organisational skills and in compiling strategies, work plans and reports
Desirables (though not essential)
Master’s degree in a relevant discipline
Experience working with vulnerable people
Experience in school governance
Experience teaching in a GCSE curriculum school
Good experience in Kenyan education systems (experience in Kitengela would be a bonus but not essential by any means).
Experience in managing people from various backgrounds
How to Apply
For more information and job application details, see; Starlingbrook International School Head Teacher Jobs in Kitengela, Kenya
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