Head of English

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 ATTRIBUTES• A strong personal empathy with the School’s Christian ethos• Purposeful, proactive and sound judgement with the highest standards of personal integrity, energy, stamina, resilience, empathy, enthusiasm, and a sense of humour• Academic curiosity• Supportive, encouraging, compassionate and inclusive• Impressive personal presence and presentation• Literate and numerate, excellent in the use of IT and with a keen eye for detail• A passion and appreciation for quality literature• 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

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Promoting the Christian ethos of the school.• Establishing and developing a curriculum that engages and motivates department colleagues and pupils.• Shaping a forward-thinking curriculum and coordinating enrichment opportunities.• Monitoring pupils’ progress and attainment to ensure the highest academic standards.• Ensuring the reputation and delivery of academic excellence within the Prep School English Department.• Leading, managing, and supporting the team of English teachers.• Developing and improving collaboration between the Prep and Senior School to ensure a seamless transition for pupils.• Contributing to whole-school strategic priorities.• Fostering a dynamic learning environment that inspires a love of reading, writing, and communication.

REQUIRED SKILLS

Educational quality control and assurance, Developing curriculum and teaching guidelines, Training program planning, Teaching

REQUIRED EDUCATION

Bachelor's degree