Head Teacher and Deputy Head Teachers (Primary School and Kindergarten) Jobs at All Saints Cathedral Schools
The Board of Management of All Saints Cathedral Schools seeks to recruit three key staff for its group of schools which comprise kindergarten and primary school.
The All Saints Cathedral Church run two schools under the banner ASC Schools which comprise the Kindergarten located at the All Saints Cathedral Grounds and the Primary School located in Madaraka along Ole-Sangale Road next to Strathmore University.
The Kindergarten which is almost as old as the All Saints Cathedral Church is a full-day institution with a current population of 120 pupils. The Primary School which also has a pre-school was established in 1988. It currently has a population of the school is 230 pupils, which includes 30 pupils in the pre-school section.
The schools are developing into centres of educational excellence that are committed to enhancing educational experience of pupils to become servant leaders from a tender age, and shape them into agents of change that will transform the Kenyan society and the world.
Head Teacher
The Head Teacher is responsible for providing leadership to All Saints’ Cathedral Church (ASC) ministry through schools to ensure effective learning in the kindergartens and the primary school, maintenance of enabling learning environment, ensure adequate learning facilities and resources in the schools, and ensure that the values of ASC as the owners are preserved in the schools, and that a culture of godliness and high standards are maintained in all schools.
The Head Teacher will report directly to the ASC Schools Board of Management which has been charged by the Cathedral with the responsibility of providing strategic leadership and effective management of the schools.
The key responsibilities of the Head Teacher are:
- Provide overall leadership and oversee the effective management of the kindergartens and the primary school.
- Ensure that the schools maintain a safe and caring environment that fosters academic excellence as well as spiritual and physical wellbeing of pupils.
- Ensure prudent management and use of resources in the schools.
- Coordinate learning programmes and activities, maintain enabling learning environments, and ensure effective teaching/delivery.
- Ensure quality controls and assurance in the schools.
- Ensure compliance with all the legal and regulatory requirements as well as internal policies, procedures and regulations.
- Ensure the safety, security, health and welfare of pupils and staff
- Ensure effective management of teaching and non-teaching staff.
- Ensure that systems that enable schools to keep relevant records are developed and maintained.
- Ensure timely preparation and submission of management and statutory reports.
- Ensure that the schools develop and maintain healthy and productive relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
- Maintain an effective disciplinary and grievance handling system.
The person we are looking for should be a holder of a bachelor’s degree in Education with a minimum of eight years experience in a similar position. A Masters in Education will be an added advantage.
He/she must have relevant teaching experience in a primary school. He/she must have strong leadership and demonstrated skills in management with ability to build strong and highly motivated teams.
The person must have strong interpersonal and communication skills (including writing and presentation skills) and demonstrated ability to work with minimum supervision. He must be a committed Christian and preferably a practicing Anglican.
Deputy Head Teacher – Primary School
The Deputy Head Teacher – Primary School is responsible for management of the primary school section of the Schools.
The Deputy Head Teacher – Primary School reports to the Head Teacher.
The key responsibilities of the Deputy Head Teacher – Primary School are:
- Overall coordination of the activities of the primary school section and ensure that the school programs are running smoothly, efficiently and effectively on a day to day basis.
- Evaluation and approval of teaching plans.
- Maintenance of academic and other mandatory school records
- Managing system of effective communication and dissemination of information to pupils, parents and other interested parties.
- Managing school functions and activities and take lead in relationship management and publicity during such events.
- Maintaining high level of discipline in the school for both teachers and pupils.
- Coordinating general administration duties for the primary school.
- Promotion of safety, security, health and welfare of pupils and staff and ensuring that safety standards are maintained at all times in the primary school.
The person we are looking for should be a holder of a Bachelor’s degree in Education with a minimum of five years experience in a similar position or as a Senior Teacher. In addition a Certificate/Diploma in Leadership, Guidance and Counseling or any other relevant course is an added advantage.
He/she must have proven leadership and management skills, an effective team player that works collaboratively and effectively with others, and has ability to develop and deliver effective and inspirational professional development for staff (including mentoring and coaching as appropriate).
The person must have strong interpersonal and communication skills (including writing and presentation skills) and demonstrated ability to work with minimum supervision. He must be a committed Christian and preferably a practicing Anglican.
Deputy Head Teacher – Kindergarten
The Deputy Head Teacher – Kindergarten is responsible for management of the kindergarten section of the ASC Schools that comprise two kindergartens, one at All Saints Cathedral compound and the other at the primary school in Madaraka.
The Deputy Head Teacher – Kindergarten reports to the Head Teacher.
The key responsibilities of the Head Teacher are:
- Overall coordination of the activities of the kindergarten both at All Saints Cathedral compound and at the primary school and ensure that the kindergarten programmes are running smoothly, efficiently and effectively on a day to day basis.
- Ensuring that learning facilities and environment is clean, hygienic and safe for leaning.
- Evaluation and approval of teaching approaches, methodologies and plans.
- Ensuring that children are provided with adequate support for growth and development through relevant activities, guidance, counselling, and appropriate training.
- Promotion of safety, security, health and welfare of pupils and staff and ensuring that safety standards are maintained at all times in the kindergartens.
- Maintenance of academic and other mandatory school records
- Managing system of effective communication and dissemination of information to pupils, parents and other interested parties.
- Managing functions and activities of the kindergarten and take lead in relationship management and publicity during such events.
- Maintaining high level of discipline in the school for both teachers and pupils.
- Coordination of general administration duties for the kindergarten.
The person we are looking for should be a holder of a Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) and a Diploma in Early Childhood Development.
A Bachelor’s degree with specialization in early childhood development will be an added advantage.
In addition he/she should have a minimum of five years experience in a similar position.
He/she must have effective communication skills (both verbal and listing skills), compassionate and understanding; flexible, creative and innovative; proven leadership and management skills, and an effective team player that works collaboratively and effectively with others.
He/she must be able to develop and deliver effective and inspirational professional development for staff (including mentoring and coaching as appropriate).
The person must have strong interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to work with minimum supervision.
He must be a committed Christian and preferably a practicing Anglican.
How to Apply
If you believe that you fit the required profiles, please send your application together with your CV to the address below so as to reach before the close of business on 14th June 2013.
Copies of certificates and testimonials should NOT be attached at this point.
Executive Selection
Strategic Dimensions Limited
Management and Development Consultants
E-mail: recruitment@strategicdimensions.co.ke
with a copy to ochiengoloo@strategicdimensions.co.ke
Strategic Dimensions Limited
Management and Development Consultants
E-mail: recruitment@strategicdimensions.co.ke
with a copy to ochiengoloo@strategicdimensions.co.ke
Only short listed candidates will be contacted and invited for interview
