Head of School job at Grant Thornton Kenya
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Vacancy title:
Head of School

[ Type: FULL TIME , Industry: Banking , Category: Education ]

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Grant Thornton Kenya

Deadline of this Job:
15 January 2023  

Duty Station:
Within Kenya , Nairobi , East Africa

Summary
Date Posted: Tuesday, December 27, 2022 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

Role Summary
Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, the position will be responsible for leadership, supervisory, and management of the school at all levels i.e. I – IV.
He/She will be responsible for driving the school's growth initiatives and new markets. The successful candidate will define the responsibilities and accountability of staff members and oversee and implement reading and learning.

Essential duties and responsibilities:
• Ensure the vision of the school is clearly articulated, shared, understood and acted upon effectively by all.
• Build a strong and cohesive culture that is supported by effective systems and structures.
• Lead the development and implementation of teaching approaches, methodologies and schemes of work.
• Set targets and goals for school staff through a participative process.
• Conduct annual reviews based on standards of leadership, teaching and learning in specific areas of responsibility.
• Monitor coverage of the syllabus, quality of teaching and effectiveness of learning outcomes.
• Provide leadership in guiding the various co-curricular activities and school-based events.
• Work closely with senior school management/directors to achieve high levels of team spirit and synergy
• Maintain high levels of discipline in the school for both teachers and pupils.
• Build effective relationships with parents, education partners and external stakeholders.
• Implement and control initiatives, and manage school operations efficiently.

Key Qualifications:
• Should be a holder of a degree in Education or equivalent qualification.
• Should have a minimum of 10 years relevant working experience in a school setup, 5 years of which should have been in a leadership position as a Head Teacher or Deputy Head Teacher in the IGCSE curriculum.
• Must have professional Development Qualifications in Edexcel /CIE and be proficient in the IGCSE curriculum.
• Should be registered with Teachers Service Commission (TSC) or other equivalent foreign organization.
• Demonstrate a proven track record in educational leadership including school administration, classroom instruction, lesson plans, pupil assessment, and staff development.
• Have the flexibility to learn and adapt to new cultures with good coaching and mentoring skills.
• Have excellent interpersonal and communication skills that enable open communication with parents, teachers, and learners.
• Be a self-motivated, energetic person who enjoys working in a busy and dynamic working environment.


Work Hours: 8


Experience in Months: 120

Level of Education:
Bachelor Degree

Job application procedure

Interested candidates should apply to recruitment@ke.gt.com  by, Friday 13th January 2023 stating the subject heading “HEAD OF SCHOOL - BRITISH INTERNATIONAL CURRICULUM” clearly indicating their current and expected remuneration (MUST), daytime telephone contacts, and addresses of three professional referees. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.


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Job Info
Job Category: Education/ Academic/ Teaching jobs in Kenya
Job Type: Full-time
Deadline of this Job: 15 January 2023
Duty Station: Nairobi
Posted: 29-12-2022
No of Jobs: 1
Start Publishing: 28-12-2022
Stop Publishing (Put date of 2030): 28-12-2066
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