Director of Boarding
GEMS Cambridge International School - Nairobi
Nairobi, Kenya
- Expired
- Job type:
- Full Time, Fixed Term
- Start date:
- January 2017
- Apply by:
- 8 October 2016
Job overview
Cambridge International School Nairobi is looking for an experienced, well qualified and highly motivated Director of Boarding with excellent organisational and communication skills. The Boarding Facility caters for around 120 students: 60 girls and 60 boys, with 45 students currently on the roll. The successful candidate will be expected to enhance the boarding experience for our students while increasing the enrolment of the Boarding Facility. The main school is now in its fifth year of operation with GEMS Africa regarding the Boarding Facility as a key element in terms of developing the school while ensuring that the students in the unit receive a high quality boarding experience.
We seek a candidate that has significant experience in leading such a facility and a proven ability to develop a strong ethos and values within the boarding community. As well as being highly organised and enthusiastic, the successful candidate will also display a deep understanding of the personal and social needs of our students of various ages. The person appointed will be expected to join the Senior Leadership of the school and play a significant role in moving the school forward. A generous package is offered for such a person.
In making an application please outline in a letter of no more than two sides of A4 your philosophy for establishing and leading such a facility and what you would hope to achieve by the end of the first two years of leading the Boarding School.
Initial interviews will be organised via Skype. It is then hoped that the shortlisted candidates will be interviewed and the appointment process completed by the end of October 2016, in good time for a January 2017 start. Please send completed applications, your CV and a recent photograph by email, with ‘Director of Boarding’ in the subject line to Mr Enock Ruto: info_cin@gemsedu.com by 9th October 2016.
Additional information about the school can be found at www.gemscambridgeinternationalschool-nairobi.com
Cambridge International School, Nairobi-Kenya
About GEMS Cambridge International School - Nairobi
- GEMS Cambridge International School - Nairobi
- Magadi Road, Karen/Langata, P.O Box 15593 - 00509, Nairobi
- Kenya
GEMS Cambridge International School is a British School in Nairobi teaching students from foundation to year 13. The city of Nairobi is the capital of Kenya and the nation’s most populous city, resident to over three million people. Cambridge International school is located in the leafy suburb of Karen, opposite Nairobi National Park. The school runs no less than 8 student bus services. The school offers weekly or full-term boarding provision for boys and girls from Year 3 (7 years of age) upwards. State of the art sporting facilities include a 25 metre short-course swimming pool, international standard athletics track, all-weather, multi-purpose Astroturf field, and a large grass playing area.
GEMS education facilities operate over 250 schools in 13 countries, teaching six international curricula. Core values of these institutions are leading through innovation, pursuing excellence, growing by learning, and global citizenship.
Chief Executive Principal
Scott Webber
Values and vision
Staff at GEMS- CIN believe that children should be encouraged to explore their interests and be free to develop their talents and pursue aspirations. The school is particularly focused on ensuring access to technology that will stimulate innovation in students. These ambitions are provided by the support of our highly experienced teachers, who always provide a stimulating learning environment.
While great care is taken to effectively teach the British curriculum, the school also appreciates the need for students to embrace their local and wider surrounds. Ultimately, the school’s vision is to equip students with the knowledge, skills, innovation and confidence needed to enjoy successful lives in school and beyond.
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