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Head of Girls PE and Games- Secondary, Possible Head of Department

Head of Girls PE and Games- Secondary, Possible Head of Department

Braeburn School - Nairobi

Kenya

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Salary:
Head of Girls Physical Education
Job type:
Full Time, Fixed Term
Start date:
late August 2023
Apply by:
23 April 2023

Job overview

An enthusiastic and driven Head of Girls PE and Games is required for August 2023, with possible overall Head of Sports Department.

This is an outstanding opportunity for an ambitious candidate to lead a extremely talented student population. Braeburn Secondary School is committed to sporting excellence.

The highly successful Braeburn Secondary School has established a reputation for excellence in the Nairobi International Schools sector. Leading students to success in IGCSE and BTEC programmes, the school’s outstanding Teachers prepare students for the top Universities worldwide and lifelong success in a fast changing global market. Braeburn Secondary School is situated in the leafy suburb of Lavington Nairobi and serves both Kenyan and International families.

About the role

Join our warm and dynamic environment, and you will deliver UK National Curriculum and IGCSE or A level to small classes of highly motivated and passionate students. Typically, our KS5 classes are kept to between 5-15 students allowing you to build strong relationships and to deliver true personalised learning. You will have the opportunity and support to challenge your students, to set ambitious targets for them, to seek out, and implement innovative teaching practices to enhance your students’ experience and outcomes. You will work with like-minded colleagues to support and challenge each other to keep raising the bar and contribute to our culture of being ambitious for ourselves, our colleagues and the students within the whole Braeburn community.

All Teachers are expected to offer an extra curricular activity adding to the holistic nature of the School.

As a Braeburn Teacher, you will enjoy many benefits all within an environment which will provide you opportunities to grow professionally and develop your career. When you join a Braeburn school, you join an International community of approximately 1000 people working together to facilitate our students’ success. We offer you opportunities to innovate and develop best practice across our community, to access extensive professional development, and to gain experience and career development in our schools. At Braeburn, you will have opportunities to progress more, learn more, and collaborate more.

Alongside great training and a competitive package, you’ll enjoy the chance to live and work in one of Africa’s most vibrant cities.

Braeburn leads on Safeguarding:

Braeburn Schools are committed to providing a safe, happy environment in which children and young people are able to thrive and learn. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our pupils irrespective of race, ability, religion, gender or culture.

All applicants are subject to appropriate national and international vetting procedures and will be asked to provide a DBS, ICPC or the equivalent police certificate of good conduct or satisfactory criminal record checks from both Country of residence/birth and any Country of residence within the last 10 years.

How to apply

Applications will be considered upon receipt and so you are warmly encouraged to apply as soon as possible.

All applications should be sent by email to Head Teacher, Mr. John Herbert and must include:

· a letter of application,

· CV,

· a recent passport photograph,

· email addresses and details of three referees

email herbert@braeburn.ac.ke

Interviews will take place virtually immediately after short list is selected.

For further information about the school, please visit our website: www.braeburnschool.braeburn.com

About Braeburn School - Nairobi

Braeburn School is a co-educational day school situated in Nairobi, offering the National Curriculum of England to 900 students between the ages of 2 and 18 years.

With over 80 nationalities represented amongst the student body, Braeburn is recognised as one of Kenya’s leading international schools.  The school proudly operates an open admissions policy which supports Braeburn’s commitment to providing excellent academic, social and emotional development to children of all abilities.

Braeburn School is an accredited member of IAPS, CIS and COBIS.

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