Summary
Date Posted: 3rd May 2019 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Jaffery Academy, Mombasa (JAM) is a welcoming friendly school with a vibrant learning space incorporating the latest technology to engage and inspire students. The school provides high quality education from the ages of 3 to 18 and follows the UK Curriculum (IGCSE, AS & A Levels).
JAM is seeking to appoint an innovative and inspirational Head of Academy who will be required to work in a fast paced environment with proven and effective leadership and management skills. Evidence of a strategic approach and philosophy to raising the status of a school and its academic, pastoral, sporting and co-curricular standards is required. Flexibility and an understanding of issues facing schools in developing countries plus resilience and a sense of humour will be key characteristics.
The successful candidate will have international school experience and a strong track-record in enhancing development in these areas. He/She will lead the Senior Leadership Team and be accountable to the School Board of Governance. .

DESIRED PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS:
• Is a strong, self-confident leader who will lead by example through all levels of the organization, and can enforce accountability and apply rules fairly and consistently.
• Is a strong decision-maker who is able to balance competing interests, resist influence and pressures which compromise the school's core principles and educational standards.
• Has an approachable interpersonal style and will be a visible presence on campus and in the community.
• Has an open and straight-forward communication style.
• Is passionate about students and has the interest of the students at heart
• Is enthusiastic, positive, energetic and optimistic.
• Has high integrity and strong ethical values.

CANDIDATE PROFILE REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE:
• Proven track record of success as a Director of Academics.
• Prior experience of working in an International (IB/Cambridge / Edexcel) curriculum-based school.
• National Professional Qualification for Headship, or international equivalent.
• Registered with Teachers Service Commission..

Job Education Requirements:
• Graduate degree (Bachelors or equivalent) in Education or Educational Leadership/Management.
• Post Graduate degree (Masters/PhD or equivalent) in Education or Educational Leadership/Management or any other related field with equivalent relevant professional experience..

  PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE:
• Strong communication skills, including public speaking, and written communication within and outside the school community.
• Ability to form effective relationships with all stakeholder groups.
• Experience of working in a developing and challenging environment.
• Prior experience leading a school with 3-18 years education programs.
• Financial acumen and budgeting experience (an advantage).
• Experience working collaboratively with School Board.
• Teaching experience of more than ten years.
• Knowledge of or experience with the 21st Century Skills.
• Evidence of ability to recruit, develop and build a purposeful faculty.
• Experience with school building projects and the opening a new facility.
BENEFITS:
An attractive salary with benefits based on the skills and experience of the successful candidate, by negotiation with the School Board
Job Responsibilities: Not Specified

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Job application procedure
If you are qualified and motivated to work in a school with an international curriculum, we would like to hear from you. Kindly submit your application accompanied by a detailed CV and relevant documents to: Email: chairman@jafferyacademy.org  Not later than 10th May 2019

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