Deputy Head (Academic)

ABOUT THE COMPANY

St Andrew’s School, Turi is highly respected in Kenya and regarded as one of the leading international schools in East Africa. Numbering 550 pupils, it comprises two semi-autonomous schools: a Preparatory School of circa 220 pupils between the ages of 3 and 13 and a Senior School of circa 330 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’.

JOB SUMMARY

SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTESA strong personal empathy with the School’s Christian ethosProactive, sound judgement combined with the highest standards of personal integrity, energy, stamina, resilience, empathy, enthusiasm, and a sense of humourAbility to work dynamically and flexibly as part of a leadership team, to show initiative and imagination and the ability to inspire othersAbility to work at both a strategic and operational levelThe presence, intellect, tact and credibility to represent the Prep School at all levels and to a variety of audiences, both internal and externalVision, creativity, imagination, and academic curiosity combined with the ability to operate at a strategic levelFirst class oral and written communication and presentation skillsHigh levels of discretion and confidentialityThe ability to manage and prioritize a diverse workload, to meet deadlines, and to work calmly under pressureImpressive personal presence and presentationHighly literate and numerate, excellent in the use of IT and with a keen eye for detailHigh work standards evidenced by a consistently thorough detailed and organized approach.

RESPONSIBILITIES

STRATEGIC PLANNINGProvide innovative educational vision for all pupils and exam arrangements in co-operation with the Assistant Head Academic; and colleagues by leading academic development and quality teaching and learning;To anticipate educational trends and development and lead on the opportunities that build academic outcomes for both staff and pupils at St Andrew’s School;To be responsible for the development and implementation of all academic and curriculum policies and practices, working closely with the Head, Assistant Head Academic, Assistant Head Primary and Heads of Department;To overview the academic enrichment programme;To work closely with the Director of IT and Head of Computing to overview the pedagogical development of the IT Plan to provide a suitable education for St Andrew’s pupils; blending School values and the need for global and social awareness within Government guidelines.ACADEMIC ORGANISATIONDevise and adjust the curriculum in line with the School’s needs, changing opportunities and regulations;Work with the Assistant Head Academic to ensure a fair and balanced timetable is prepared;Deploy staff efficiently and effectively taking account of their skills, knowledge, attitudes, and career developmentAdvise the Head on staffing needs in a timely manner;Delegate and monitor use of the Academic budgets;Manage Scholarship, internal assessmentOversee, train staff and use pupil tracking and assessment results and analysis to improve learning experiences and outcomes;Ensure academic reports are written in a timely, informative and attitudinally correct manner;CLASSROOM ACTIVITYMonitor and set the quality and pace of learning;Ensure all learning is pitched high;Monitor and manage the classroom environment and displays; advise the Director of Finance and Operations about maintenance and classroom development issues;Monitor and promote the effective use of Prep;Maintain oversight of the Learning Success Centre, EAL and Extension opportunities and the use of IT in the classroom.Preparation for and management of School Inspections.STAFF MANAGEMENTUndertake formal Departmental reviews.Ensure Heads of Departments are fulfilling their roles and provide support as necessary.Chair Heads of Department meetings and other academic working groups or meetings, as required.

REQUIRED SKILLS

Developing curriculum and teaching guidelines, Training program planning, Planning, People management

REQUIRED EDUCATION

Bachelor's degree