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St. Lasalle School Karemeno invites applications from highly talented, committed, visionary and transformational Catholic educational leaders to fill the following senior leadership positions:

Min Qualification: Bachelors Experience Level: Mid level Experience Length: 2 years Language Requirement: English Working Hours: Full Time - 8 to 5 Applicant Location: Kenya

Job descriptions & requirements

Salary: Ksh. 40,000

Location: The school is located in Kieni West, Nyeri.

The Principal will be the chief academic, administrative and spiritual leader of the school, responsible for providing strategic direction and ensuring the achievement of the school's mission, vision and objectives.

We seek leaders who will provide strong academic, spiritual, administrative and strategic leadership, while advancing the Catholic and Lasallian mission of the school.
The successful candidates will be expected to demonstrate a passion for academic excellence, character formation, discipline, innovation, staff development and the holistic development of learners.

Key Competencies
The ideal candidate should demonstrate:
  • Proven ability to provide strategic and transformational leadership.
  • A strong track record in improving academic performance and learner outcomes.
  • Ability to develop and implement school strategic plans and annual operational plans.
  • Strong understanding of CBC curriculum implementation and assessment.
  • Ability to establish and maintain a culture of academic excellence and professional accountability.
  • Strong skills in staff recruitment, supervision, appraisal, mentoring and professional development.
  • Ability to effectively manage student discipline and staff performance.
  • Experience in school administration, budgeting, resource mobilisation and prudent financial management.
  • Ability to work effectively with the Board, school management, teachers, parents, students, Church and other stakeholders.
  • Strong ability to promote the Catholic identity and Lasallian charism of the school.
  • Ability to create a safe, disciplined, inclusive and learner-centred environment.
  • Excellent crisis-management, decision-making and problem-solving abilities.
  • Ability to lead innovation and effectively integrate technology into school management and education.


GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

All applicants must:

1. Be committed and practicing Catholics with a strong personal commitment to Christian values and the Catholic and Lasallian mission.

2. Have a minimum of two (2) years proven experience in a similar school leadership position.

3. Possess excellent leadership, communication, organisational and interpersonal skills.

4. Be visionary, innovative, decisive, accountable and capable of inspiring others.

5. Be well versed in the Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC) and its implementation.

6. Demonstrate a strong understanding of competency-based assessment and learner-centred education.

7. Have demonstrated ability to lead, supervise, mentor and motivate teaching and non-teaching staff.

8. Demonstrate excellent discipline and learner-management skills.

9. Have a strong commitment to child safeguarding, learner welfare and holistic formation.

10. Demonstrate high levels of integrity, professionalism, confidentiality and accountability.

11. Be computer literate and able to effectively use technology in school administration, communication and learning.

12. Meet the relevant TSC and other statutory professional requirements.


THE LEADERS WE ARE LOOKING FOR

We are looking for leaders who can lead by example, inspire others and transform the school through:

FAITH

Deep commitment to Catholic values and the Lasallian mission.

EXCELLENCE

A relentless commitment to high academic and professional standards.

LEADERSHIP

The ability to inspire, guide, mentor and hold people accountable.

INNOVATION

A willingness to embrace new ideas, technology and effective educational practices.

INTEGRITY

Honesty, transparency, fairness and responsible stewardship.

FORMATION

Commitment to developing the whole person – academically, spiritually, morally, socially and physically.

TEAMWORK

The ability to build a united, motivated and high-performing school community.


APPLICATION PROCEDURE

Interested and suitably qualified candidates should submit:

  • A formal application letter indicating the position applied for;
  • A detailed and updated Curriculum Vitae;
  • Copies of academic and professional certificates
  • Evidence of relevant leadership experience
  • Names and contacts of three professional referees, at least one of whom should be a previous/current supervisor.


Applications should clearly state the position applied for.


Closing Date: 30th Sept 2026


Salary: Ksh. 40,000

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