Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Coordinator

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 team, to show initiative and imagination and the ability to inspire othersThe 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 curiosityFirst class oral and written communication and presentation skillsHigh levels of discretion and confidentialityThe ability to manage and prioritise a diverse workload, to meet deadlines, and to work calmly under pressurePersonal presence and presentationHighly literate and numerateExcellent in the use of ITHigh work standards evidenced by a consistently thorough detailed and organised approach.The ability, skill and enthusiasm to contribute to and lead cocurricular activities.

RESPONSIBILITIES

REQUIRED SKILLS

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

REQUIRED EDUCATION

Bachelor's degree