Head of Senior School
Tes Schools Recruitment
Nairobi
- Quick apply
- Expired
- Salary:
- Competitive
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- May or August 2019
- Apply by:
- 23 December 2018
Job overview
Leading international school in Nairobi is looking to recruit an experienced Head of Senior School
Nairobi, East Africa
Start date May or August 2019
We seek an enthusiastic, energetic and ambitious Head for our Senior School who is committed to the highest standards of Education and who can demonstrate leadership and management skills compatible with our School’s vision, mission and values.
The Head of Senior School will be responsible for providing inspirational and engaging leadership, driving continual improvement and the delivery of high quality education to students. This role will report into the school Principal.
Requirements
- a thorough knowledge and experience of working with MYP and IB Diploma
- substantial experience as a Senior Leader in an international setting
- experience in the developing world and in Africa will be highly desirable
- A passion and drive for developing teachers to deliver excellent teaching and learning experiences for their students.
- work effectively with other school leaders, helping to promote and embed the schools mission and vision statements
- Can balance their operational and strategic responsibilities on a day to day basis, ensuring successful outcomes always
- A great communicator and able to forge excellent relationships with all stakeholders, parents, staff and pupils
- A thorough and up to date knowledge of educational policies and practices, particularly at secondary level
The school is offering:
- a generous financial package
- full medical care
- housing with security
- a car and driver for the journey to and from school
- full school fee remission for school age children
- pension contribution
An initial three year contract renewable by mutual consent
If you would like to know more about this post please email a copy of your CV to Maureen Lacey Maureen.Lacey@tes.com or call 0203 194 9638 for additional information.
About Tes Schools Recruitment
- Tes Schools Recruitment
- 70 Grays Inn Road, Holborn
- London
- WC1X 8NH
- United Kingdom
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