Head of Science
Peponi House
Nairobi
- Expired
- Job type:
- Full Time, Fixed Term
- Start date:
- September 2016
- Apply by:
- 15 February 2016
Job overview
Peponi House is seeking to appoint an inspirational and highly-motivated Head of Science for September 2016, to lead this very successful department. We welcome applications from existing Heads of Science or those aspiring to be. Experience of teaching pupils to Common Entrance and to Scholarship at 13+ is essential.
The post holder will be expected to play a part in the wider life of the School both inside and outside the classroom. All full time teachers are required to be fully involved in the extra-curricular life of the School, and it is an advantage to be able to offer specific sporting expertise and/or experience.
ESSENTIAL
The Head of Science must be an enthusiastic and passionate class room practitioner with the experience necessary to continue to develop the Science department throughout the school.
The Head of Science must have the vision and drive necessary to lead this vital area of the school, building on the excellent work that has been done in recent years. This will include overseeing the continuing improvement of science teaching and learning from Year 2 through to Year 8.
The person appointed must have the willingness and ability to take a full and active part in a busy independent school. This would include games, extra-curricular activities and the willingness to accompany children on field trips.
Good IT skills will be essential in this post.
The Head of Science should have a good knowledge of current research into all forms of assessment and also an understanding of learning styles and thinking skills. The ability to use an interactive whiteboard effectively will be essential.
Experience of working in a preparatory school as well as knowledge of the Common Entrance and Public Schools Scholarship examinations.
DESIRABLE
Boundless energy and enthusiasm, a desire to travel and make the most of living in Kenya, the energy to enthuse children and colleagues; all these are desirable but not essential for the right candidate.
SUMMARY of RESPONSIBILITIES
Teaching Science in Years 6 to 8.
Curriculum development for Science from Year 2 to Year 8.
Supporting and leading colleagues teaching science throughout the school.
Preparing an annual budget and inventory for the department and ordering resources.
TERMS & BENEFITS
The initial contract is for two years, renewable thereafter.
All members of the academic staff are remunerated according to our own salary scale, which takes into account a qualified teacher’s years of full-time experience and their responsibilities.
Benefits include: subsidised housing where available; membership of school pension scheme; medical insurance; interest-free car loan; generous educational concessions (for teachers with children of prep./secondary school age); flights for expatriate teachers at the beginning and end of a two year contract and annually thereafter.
Short-listed candidates will be informed of interview arrangements in due course. In the meantime, please address any queries to the Headmaster, Robert Blake.
Email: Headmaster@peponihouseschool.co.ke
Robert Blake
January 2016
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About Peponi House
Peponi House is the prep school in a family of three schools, nurturing excellence and focussing on the whole child. We strive for well-rounded and intellectual global citizens of the future, unlocking their ultimate potential through an exciting, high quality, British international education, enhanced by an African setting.
The school is recognised as one of the leading prep schools not just in Kenya but in East Africa as a whole. It is highly regarded within the country and by leading senior schools in the UK and elsewhere, and it was rated “Outstanding” in its most recent UK-style inspection.
There are currently 470 children from Years 1 to 8 (age 6 to 13), representing a rich diversity of 48 nationalities and coming from Kenyan and expatriate families. The family ethos runs through everything we do and the atmosphere is cheerful and friendly, with a real sense of community and excellent relationships with happy and supportive parents.
The school is located in Lower Kabete, a leafy suburb of Nairobi, on a spacious campus that has just been completely rebuilt. The “new” school has bright, well equipped classrooms and some world-class specialist facilities, all supported by advanced IT. This huge investment in premises and resources is just one part of an overall strategy to make the school “the best in sub-Saharan Africa”, an ambitious goal that has also seen much work on re-designing and enhancing the curriculum, teaching and learning, extra-curricular activities, and other aspects of school life.
Peponi House is strongly child-focussed and everything the school does is aimed at caring for the children and giving them the best possible education and care. Academic teaching, skills development and individual encouragement are taken extremely seriously, but having fun is also critically important and the atmosphere is happy to the point of being visibly bubbly. As a result, the children have a real love of learning and are excited about exploring new things and new ideas.
It's a great place to work too. Nairobi is a cosmopolitan city with all that entails, and the climate is pleasantly warm but not too hot. The school is within easy reach of countryside, and nature and wildlife are always nearby. The reward package for staff is excellent and there are many opportunities for personal and professional development. Add that to the satisfaction people gain from seeing the happy children achieving so much, and it's no surprise that many of the staff are long-serving.
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