Assistant Head Pastoral Care at Oshwal Academy Mombasa

Job Title: Ass. Head of Pastoral Care             Reference Number: OAM/SNR/PC/21/12

Category: Academics                                        Location: Oshwal Academy Mombasa

Oshwal Academy Mombasa is a private school owned and managed by the Oshwal Education & Relief Board offering the International Primary Curriculum (Early and Elementary Years), International Middle Years Curriculum and prepares students for IGCSE and GCE A/S and A’ Levels.

The Academy is seeking to appoint an experienced Assistant Head of Pastoral Care to provide quality teaching and support in the Senior School.

Skills and Competence:

Qualifications:

1. A graduate with a Bachelor of Education degree.
2. Must be registered with the Teachers Service Commission.
3. At least ten years’ teaching experience in a reputable institution (Senior School).
4. At least 4 years leadership experience specialising in Pastoral Care of teenage learners.

Experience:

1. Knowledge of technical content delivery in a variety of examinable syllabi (Edexcel, Cambridge, I.G.C.S.E. and A’ Level).
2. Good intra and interpersonal skills.
3. Knowledgeable in modern pedagogy and demonstrable teaching practices. 
4. Evidence of strategies for ensuring Quality Assurance
5. Exemplary classroom practitioner, able to demonstrate a range of successful teaching and learning strategies.
6. Excellent written and oral communication skills.
7. Innovative and creative individual.
8. Good planning and organisation skills.
9. Ability to work independently with minimum supervision.
10. Ability and proven willingness to support clubs and other co-curricular activities.

Personal Qualities:

1.  Ability to lead, mentor and coach.
2. Passionate about working with children and ensuring inclusion.
3. Evidence of enthusiasm, drive and a commitment to hard-work.
4. Resourcefulness, adaptability and initiative.
5. Able to build trust and good relationships.
6. Patient and a good sense of humour.
7. Self-evaluative and reflective.