KS2-3 Head of MFL (French essential, with Spanish an Advantage)
Braeburn High School
Kenya
- Expired
- Job type:
- Full Time, Fixed Term
- Start date:
- August 2017
- Apply by:
- 19 April 2017
Job overview
Braeburn School is a co-educational day school situated in Nairobi, offering the National Curriculum of England and Wales 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.
A dynamic and inspirational French teacher is required for August 2017. This post provides an exciting opportunity for a highly driven and experienced teacher to lead and co-ordinate the school’s Modern Languages Department (French, Spanish and Kiswahili). A commitment to contributing to a very positive school environment, including an extensive extra-curricular programme is essential. Opportunities for professional development within the school are excellent.
The successful candidate will receive a two year renewable contract, medical cover, membership of the school pension scheme, accommodation and a competitive local salary.
Interested applicants should email their letter of application, CV, a recent photograph and the details of two referees by 20th April 2017 to the Headteacher:
Charlotte.hilton@braeburn.ac.ke
Applications will be considered as soon as they are received and interviews arranged for shortlisted candidates thereafter.
For further information about the school, please visit our website: www.braeburn.com
The school is committed to safeguarding children and young people. Short listed applicants will be asked for an ICPC or the equivalent from the country of current employment, or, for locally recruited staff, a Criminal Investigations Department (CID) certificate of good conduct.
About Braeburn High School
- Braeburn High School
- Gitanga Road, Lavington
- Nairobi
- 0100
- Kenya
Braeburn High School is a mixed, non-selective, non-denominational independent, international all-through school in Kenya, serving students from the age of 3-18. The all-through school is located in Lavington, Nairobi. It is a member of the Braeburn Group of International Schools and accredited by the Council of British International Schools and Council of International Schools.
Braeburn High School follows the National Curriculum of England and Wales. Facilities at the school include art rooms, music suites, Wi-Fi access across the campus, a drama studio, an indoor heated swimming pool, a costume hire shop, coffee shop and indoor sports hall.
Primary Headteacher
Charlotte Hilton
Secondary Headteacher
David Dunn
Values and vision
Braeburn High School wants to provide all students with a wide range of opportunities to develop as well-rounded, successful individuals in a welcoming and happy learning environment. The school works to nurture students as responsible, respectful, confident, independent and creative individuals, while dedicated teaching staff work to ensure that students feel valued and cared and that their unique skills and talents are discovered, developed and celebrated. Pupils are taught the importance of being well mannered, caring and polite. The school values diversity and is proud of its international school community. Children are taught to be active and positive citizens and are encouraged to take part in community service, such as fundraising events and charity projects. A wide range of extra-curricular activities are available for pupils to get involved in, including London Academy of Music and Drama Art (LAMDA), seeing pupils trained by qualified instructors. Academic competitions also take place, along with sports teams, work experience opportunities, language lessons, leadership initiatives and musical theatre.
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