Head Teacher

1 month ago

Nairobi, Kenya Aga Khan Education Services (AKES) Full time

ABOUT THE COMPANY

Currently operating more than 200 schools and educational programmes, AKES provides quality pre-school, primary and secondary education services to students in Africa, Asia and the Middle East. The foundations of the present system were laid by Sir Sultan Mahomed Shah Aga Khan, III, who established over 200 schools during the first half of the 20th century, the first in 1905 in Mundra and Gwadar in South Asia, and in Zanzibar in East Africa. Today AKES schools and programmes benefit over 85,000 students.

JOB SUMMARY

As the Head Teacher of the Junior School, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the students’ quality of education and their achievements. Working closely with the leadership team including school heads in the Nursery and Senior Schools, you will drive academic and extracurricular initiatives, ensuring the school's adherence to and customisation of the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP) standards to the mission of the Academy. You will lead the students and staff, monitor performance against targets and quality indicators, and oversee the day-to-day operations of the school. Your leadership will be instrumental in positioning our institution as a beacon of educational excellence in Nairobi. QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCEBachelor’s Degree in Education/a post-graduate degree in Education from an accredited university, with successful IB experienceA minimum of 10 years of leadership experience in international curriculum schools, of which, at least 5 years should be within an IB PYP leadership roleGood understanding of, and experience in, curriculum management, design, implementation and evaluationUnderstand that the needs of students are constantly changing, and an ability to evaluate and develop the educational offering in responseProven experience in leading strategies for raising students’ achievement, school improvement planning, implementation and self-evaluationExperience in the developing world and Africa are highly desirableCandidates currently in Kenya will require TSC registration

RESPONSIBILITIES

Develop and implement annual objectives and a comprehensive school development plan, aligning with AKES, Kenya's vision for high-quality education.Lead the effective teaching of the IB-PYP curriculum, fostering academic success and holistic development among students.Monitor school performance, conduct regular evaluations, and provide insightful reports to senior leadership.Strengthen the implementation of the IB-PYP curriculum, positioning the academy as a model school within the International Baccalaureate Organisation.Ensure compliance with authorisation requirements and prioritise students’ wellbeing through personalised support initiatives.Cultivate a high-performance team and support teachers in curriculum implementation and professional development.Manage the school's budget, resources, and assets, ensuring efficient allocation in line with AKES, Kenya's policies.Foster strong relationships with parents and the community, championing collaborative partnerships and effective communication channels.Implement robust safeguarding policies and crisis response plans, prioritizing the well-being of students and staff.Ensure systems are in place for tracking individual student’s progress through the school year and through the school and identify areas where students need additional support to ensure “no child is left behind”Ensure that the school has appropriate teaching and learning resources through the annual budgeting process while adhering to the guidelines and policies of the AKES, Kenya.Liaison with leadership to support the development of the Academy as a whole.

REQUIRED SKILLS

Written communication, Verbal communication, Decision making, Leadership skills, Ability to coordinate, Training delivery, Interpersonal relationships building, Training program planning, Communication, Mentoring

REQUIRED EDUCATION

Bachelor's degree

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