Vacancy title:
Principal

Jobs at:
GEMS Africa

Deadline of this Job:
Open

Duty Station:
Kenya

JOB DETAILS:
GEMS Africa is seeking to appoint a Principal to set up its first mid-market, national school in Kenya. The purpose of the role is to provide strategic and operational leadership in order to achieve or exceed the educational Objective aligned with the GEMS vision, mission & core values.

Key performance indicators (KPIs) include maintenance of the highest academic standards ensuring customer and staff satisfaction; achievement of profit and revenue targets; meeting quality and performance standards set for schools; maximizing enrolments and optimizing utilization of school facilities.

KNOWLEDGE AND QUALIFICATIONS

Essential:

• BA degree in Education.
  
• 5 gears teaching experience including experience in school administration or First degree supported by a degree or recognized certificate/diploma in education or education management.
  
• Good practical and personal knowledge of schools, education systems, qualifications and assessment practices, innovations in curriculum and teaching practice and educational leadership.
  
• An understanding of the importance of the culture and ethos of a school in securing high standards, and of strategies for improving these.
  
• At least 10 years in education, plus 5 years in a Senior Educational Leadership role preferably as Head of School/principal.
  Desirable:
  
• A master’s degree or higher degree in education or education management.

Job application procedure
Kindly send your resumes to:
Caroline Nalwanga | caroline@keyappointments.co.ug  | T: +256 751906 150

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.