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 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
Only short listed
candidates will be contacted and invited for interview
