The Institution
The Riara Group of Schools (RGS) is a leading player in the
education sector, having been involved in running schools in Nairobi for over
30 years, ranging from Kindergarten, Primary, Secondary and the recently
launched Riara University.
The RGS is staffed by dedicated and caring teachers all of
whomare highly qualified professionals who nurture all children so as to ensure
they can be the best they can.
At the Riara Springs Primary (RSP) School, situated at Imara
Daima off Mombasa Road, the Management would like to recruit a highly qualified
professional for the position of a Head Teacher.
The RSP is a comprehensive institution that enrolls both boys
and girls and has been operational for the past 13 years. It has 9 years of
excellent performance at the KCPE examinations.
The School has established a reputation of being among the top
10 schools in performance at the K.C.P.E. in Nairobi.
The Incumbent
Reporting to the Board of Directors, the right candidate must be
a gifted team builder and team leader. As the Head Teacher he/she:
- will be expected
to lead a team of over 80 qualified and experienced teachers, working with
minimal supervision while meeting tight deadlines and targets,
- should be a self
driven leader with a proven track record of managing a successful and
reputable primary school,
- must have a good
understanding of the education sector in Kenya with strong persuasive
skills and aggressiveness in achieving results,
- must have
excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills with the
ability to work independently and have impressive presentation skills,
- should
demonstrate strong leadership and team building skills with the ability to
motivate and retain a strong team,
- should display
competent experience in the management of academic and non-academic
activities of the school program,
- would be
expected to liaise closely with other Departments of the RGS.
Minimum Requirements
The ideal candidate should have:
- A B.Ed degree or
an undergraduate degree linked to Education from a recognized university
plus Postgraduate training in education. A master’s degree will be an
added advantage.
- Excellent
proficiency in computer application skills,
- Over ten (10)
years of work experience as a Head Teacher or Deputy of a recognized academic
institution, preferably a Primary School.
If you meet the requirements, send your e-application to
hrm@riaraschools.ac.ke or drop your application at the Head Office –Riara road
off Ngong road addressed to the Head of Human Resources by 6th February, 2013.
Please note only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
