Assistant Head Academic and Teacher of Mathematics at St Andrew’s School

The School 

St Andrew’s, Turi is one of the leading international schools in Africa. Founded in 1931, it has grown to comprise both Preparatory and Senior Schools. St Andrew’s is a full boarding school, situated on a beautiful 450- acre site on the western slopes of the Rift Valley, North West of Nairobi, and at an altitude of 2500m (making it malaria free) where the wonderful climate makes it one of the most sought-after places to live in Kenya.

St Andrew’s has a strong Christian foundation and ethos, which continue to define and govern the nature and work of the School. The Senior School has over 365 students (The Prep School has 230 students) from over 25 nations, with the majority hailing from Africa. The School’s distinctive Christian character is evident in all aspects of School life, with children from all faith backgrounds welcome.

Person Specification 

Working at St Andrew’s, Turi, is an exciting and dynamic experience. Our desire is to recruit committed and resourceful staff, who are looking to develop their skills and leadership capacities and embrace new experiences and challenges.

Knowledge and Experience

Qualifications

• A good degree
• Relevant post graduate study
• A teaching qualification
• An additional qualification of educational management

Knowledge

• A clear understanding of and affinity for the school’s ethos
• Knowledge of the requirements and operation of ISI or equivalent inspectorate.
• An understanding of effective leadership and management in relation to outstanding academic provision

Experience

• Leadership experience, including energy, resilience, and a track record of enthusing and motivating others
• Working at a Management level
• Evidence of leadership and management of people, resources, innovation and improvement
• Relevant experience of working in an independent school and/or boarding school
• Evidence of good management which incorporates detailed planning, successful implementation and effective monitoring and evaluation strategies
• Experience of successfully managing budgets and delivering against objectives
• Data analysis leading to improved students outcomes
• Experience of supporting, training and helping to co-ordinate the professional development of colleagues

Skills and Attributes

The successful candidate will have:

• Purpose, the highest standards of personal integrity, someone who seeks the highest in all they do
• A strong personal empathy with the School’s Christian ethos
• An outstanding understanding of the collection, analysis and use of data to improve student outcomes
• A supportive, encouraging, compassionate and inclusive professional demeanor
• Impressive personal presence and presentation
• Excellent literate and numerate skills, be excellent in the use of IT and with a keen eye for detail
• High work standards evidenced by a consistently thorough detailed and organised approach
• The presence, intellect, tact and credibility to represent the School at all levels and to a variety of audiences
• Vision, creativity and imagination combined with the ability to operate at a strategic level
• First class oral and written communication, and presentation skills
• High levels of discretion and confidentiality
• The ability to manage and prioritise a diverse workload, to meet deadlines and to work calmly under pressure

Responsibilities

The overarching responsibilities of the role include:

• Establishing and developing a culture of excellence
• Ensuring the reputation and delivery of academic excellence at the Senior School
• Developing and improving the overall quality of academic provision
• Facilitating the integration of the academic programme within the broader scope of the Senior School
• Ensuring accurate reporting data and identifying trends to improve academic outcomes for all
• Promoting the Christian ethos of the school