Head Teacher

Contract term: 2 years, renewable thereafter

Applications are invited for the post of Head Teacher at Kabete International School (KIS), Nairobi. KIS has a deserved reputation for giving children a fine start to their school careers and we wish to build on this success and reputation. We seek to appoint a Head who can maintain the traditional values that underpin this very successful school, while at the same time embracing recent developments in teaching and learning.

The Head is responsible for the leadership and management of (KIS), and reports to the Board of Directors and, when necessary, to the Head of Peponi House, with whom there is a strong affiliation.

The Head must, first and foremost, be a classroom practitioner of outstanding ability, who is able to demonstrate excellent knowledge, understanding and experience of the British Curriculum in EYFS and Key Stage One.

The Head must be enthusiastic, energetic and must have the confidence to introduce new initiatives in all aspects of the school, both curricular and extra-curricular.

The Head must have a clear vision for the development of the school and must be able to articulate that vision in terms of the ethos of the school, of Peponi House and of Peponi School.

The Head must be clear of the role of the EYFS in the development of the children in all respects and within the aims of the three schools.

To apply, please read the job and person description and download the application form, along with the guidance for completing the form. These can also be obtained from Ms Karen Kibuko: k.kibuko@peponihouse.sc.ke.

Completed application forms should be sent to Robert Blake, Headmaster of Peponi House School. Headmaster@peponihouse.sc.ke

Closing Date: 1st May 2018

KIS and the Peponi Schools make safeguarding their highest priority. If you are a UK national or have worked in the UK, you will be asked to provide the International Child Protection Certificate prior to your taking up a post at the Peponi Schools. Checks will also be made through the Disclosure and Barring Service and, where applicable, police records, both in Kenya (CID Certificate of Good Conduct) and / or in your country of origin where applicable.

Kabete International School, Nairobi
Website: http://www.kabete.net/