Graduate Assistant

2 weeks ago


Nairobi, Nairobi Area, Kenya St Andrew's School Full time

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.

The Role

St Andrew's Senior School is seeking to appoint a Sports Graduate Assistant who will assist the Director of Sports and the House Parent respectively.

The Sports Graduate Assistant key areas of responsibility will be:

  • Responsibilities
The overarching responsibilities of a Sports Graduate Assistant include:

Supporting the School's Christian ethos as well as supporting the Chaplaincy team
Reinforcing co-curricular and sporting provision
Enhancing the pastoral care of students
Administrative duties (e.g. DDT, Breakfast/Lunch, Walkabouts, Service etc)

Co-curricular and Sport

Coaching of sports teams especially Basketball for both boys and girls of ages 13 to 19 years old.
Assist in the running of Co-curricular /sport
Assist in instructing, teaching and coaching student games during P.E. lessons, practice and competition
Must have experience and understanding of Basketball.
Participate in the provision of the adventure program
Support the running of the weekend activities program
Help with the Service program

Pastoral Care

Work within one of the boarding house teams, including pastoral duties in the evening and weekends
Act as a role model in all areas to pupils within the boarding house around the school
Work with Houseparents' to support individual pupils as needs arise
Attend a weekly Boarding House team meeting
Assist with registration of students
To support the Houseparent with the admin tasks that are needed for boarding

Person Specification
Working at St Andrew's, Turi, is an exciting and dynamic experience.

We look to recruit committed and resourceful staff, who are looking to not only develop their skills and leadership capacities, but also embrace new experiences and challenges.

There are some things that are essential to working with us. The successful candidate will need to be able to support the School's aims and Christian ethos. They will have a degree in any field.


Beyond that we want to have staff who love working as part of a team; who are first-class communicators and who are passionate about the subjects and pupils they teach; who are creative and diligent in their planning; who are adaptable, energetic and resilient.

Experience of working in a School environment, or in boarding, would be desirable, but not essential. Above all, what matters is a commitment to help us provide a world-class education for our children. It is essential that the applicant is a practicing Christian.
Terms and Conditions
Remuneration

There is a generous overall remuneration package as detailed below

Salary:
The successful applicant will be placed on a reasonable wage salary.

Accommodation:
suitable rent free accommodation within the boarding house will be provided as a taxable benefit.

Medical care:
a comprehensive medical insurance scheme will be provided for the successful candidate.

Meals:
these are provided during term time as a taxable benefit.

Facilities:
extensive sports facilities are open to use by staff and their families
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