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Pembroke House is a unique British boarding school in the heart of Kenya. We are a small, multicultural school of around 200 pupils, and cater for boys and girls aged 2 - 13 years. We have a 90 year history of private education in East Africa, and our focus is on developing well-rounded, happy, independent, polite and confident pupils. Our Head is a member of the Independent Association of Preparatory Schools (IAPS) and we follow the British Common Entrance curriculum. Our pupils go on to top international schools in the UK, Kenya and elsewhere around the world, with a high percentage achieving scholarships and awards to their next schools. We also have a large Learning Support department, which ensures we recognise specific learning needs early on, and then have the time and expertise to help children develop key skills. At Pembroke, the welfare, safety, happiness and security of all our children is paramount. The vision is to bring out the best in every child, both in and out of the classroom. Our motivation is to provide a small, family atmosphere and instil our school values of dignity, duty and constancy. We strongly believe that the 'Pembroke Spirit’ is something to be valued and nurtured.
THE ROLE
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dynamic and passionate teacher to join Pembroke House School as Head of Computer Science. This newly created post will give the successful applicant an opportunity to develop an innovative digital education programme throughout the school as well as identifying the potential applications for ICT to teaching and learning across the curriculum. The school is presently looking to build a STEM Centre and it is envisaged that the Head of Computer Science will play the leading role in developing then running this new and exciting part of school life. He/she will also oversee the work of the Head of ICT and three administrators. This is a full-time role.
JOB PURPOSE
RESPONSIBILITIES
OTHER DUTIES
Person Specification: Head of Department
Pembroke House School seeks to deliver an outstanding educational experience in all fields to its students. It requires staff with the ability, enthusiasm and expertise to support this ambition.
It is anticipated that the successful candidate will demonstrate the following:
Pastoral and Co-Curricular duties
Personal qualities
Role as Head of Department
It is not a requirement for applicants to have previously held a post as Head of Department. However, it is anticipated that the successful candidate will demonstrate evidence of:
Potential applicants should request a job description, application form and supporting documentation by email from recruitment@pembrokehouse.sc.ke, whence any further information regarding the post may also be obtained.
Pembroke House is totally committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people and expects the same from its employees. All new staff will be subject to enhanced DBS clearance, identity checks, qualification checks and employment checks to include an exploration of any gaps within employment, two satisfactory references (to include current employer) and police clearance checks from all countries in which previously employed.
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