Summary
Date Posted: Friday, January 13, 2023 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
St Andrew’s, Prep School is seeking to appoint a appoint a Head of Science who will be responsible to the Deputy Head Academic for the provision of Science throughout the Preparatory School, as well as contributing across all areas of School life.

Their chief responsibility will be to provide the highest standards of Science with the aim of achieving excellent learning outcomes for each child through outstanding teaching and learning within the department. The Head of Science will teach principally in Years 7 and 9. In order to ensure that Science is relevant and pupils have opportunities to apply and develop their learning in dynamic and exciting ways, the successful candidate will lead activities and trips. St Andrew's Prep School is committed to providing a vibrant co-curricular and boarding programme to which all staff contribute.

Person Specification
Working at St Andrew’s Prep School 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 to have a good degree as well as a recognized teaching qualification, such as PGCE, and of course, the relevant experience.

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 the pupils they teach; who are creative and diligent in their planning; who are adaptable, energetic and resilient.

This post would suit a current Head of Department looking for a new challenge and looking to develop their leadership skills. Alternatively, the role might suit an exceptional individual with experience gained as a Teacher of Science and who has a desire for a greater challenge and responsibility.

Experience of working in a Prep School, 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.

Knowledge and Experience

Essential/Desirable
Qualifications
· A good degree
· Recognized teaching qualification e.g. PGCE
· A demonstrable commitment to professional self-improvement

Experience
· Experience of teaching KS3 in Science for 3 to 5 years.
· A proven track record of excellent teaching and classroom management skills
· Successful experience in raising student achievement and adding value.
· Current Head of Department
· Experience of teaching KS2 or KS4 in Science
· Experience of boarding

Skills
· Excellent communication and inter-personal skills
· Well developed ICT Skills
· Ability to use a range of teaching strategies to support the full range of educational needs.
· Evidence of being able to lead , manage and be responsible for initiatives/developments.
· Knowledge of current generic developments in teaching and learning.

Safeguarding
· Commitment to the safeguarding and protection of children and to the personal development of our pupils.
· Understanding of the issues surrounding the safeguarding of children and commitment to child welfare and safety.
· Knowledge of child protection procedures.

Terms and Conditions
Remuneration
There is a generous overall remuneration package as detailed below (the cost of living in Kenya is significantly lower than in the UK):
• Salary: The successful applicant will be placed on the Main Pay Scale.
• Accommodation: suitable rent free accommodation will be provided as a taxable benefit. Domestic and gardening help is arranged by the School, but paid for, at local rates, by the appointee.
• School fees (where applicable): there is a 100% fee remission for staff children throughout the School; places are subject to the School’s normal entry requirements. Fee remission is a taxable benefit set at 30%
• Medical care: all members of staff and their families (below 18 years) are covered under a comprehensive insurance scheme.
• Pension: the School operates a defined contribution pension scheme in which the employer and employee each contributes 6% of monthly salary. For employees emigrating from Kenya at the end of their contract, the full value of the contributions, plus accumulated interest, can be withdrawn from the scheme.
• Relocation: outward and return flights for the appointee, and for his/her spouse and dependent children [up to the age of 18] as applicable, together with a freight allowance, at the beginning and end of the contract period, are paid for by the School. Applicable to staff recruited outside the country.
• Meals: these are provided during term time as a taxable benefit.
• Facilities: extensive sports facilities are open to use by staff and their families

Hours of work and holiday entitlement
The role is full-time and includes working in the evening and at weekends as required. The successful applicant will be expected to take a full and active part in the boarding provision of the school.

Safeguarding
St Andrew’s School, Turi, is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
The successful applicant will undertake their role and responsibilities in accordance with St Andrew’s School’s Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy and Guidelines. The successful applicant will be required to undergo all checks relevant to post.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 36

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Job application procedure

Applications should be submitted by email to the HR Director at HRDirector@turimail.co.ke  and include: a completed application form, and a brief covering letter. Application forms are available on the School website, or from the HR Director. If your application is successful, we will contact you within three working days of the closing date. Early applications are encouraged. Video footage of lessons being taught that can be provided during the interview process by candidates outside Kenya (in line with the safeguarding policy in one’s school) will be welcomed.


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