Head of Art, Senior School at St Andrew’s School

The Role

An able, well-qualified and inspiring teacher of Art is required to lead this very successful and innovative department from September. The department consists of two teachers who work in newly refurbished studios with the support of a technician.

We are looking for applicants who relish the opportunity to work with bright, ambitious and well-motivated students. Applicants must demonstrate an ability to relate to young people together with a genuine, academically well-grounded enthusiasm for the subject. Applicants should endeavour to inspire students to develop high standards of scholarship through innovative, clearly focused and responsive teaching, which goes the extra mile, and encourages students to do the same.

St Andrew’s has a history of producing some outstanding artists, with 60% of A Level students achieving an A* in 2021. The successful candidate will  be well supported as they look to maintain the high standards and profile that have been built up over the years.

All staff are involved in the wider life of St Andrew’s, including the School’s vibrant co-curricular and boarding programmes; an ability to contribute to these would be  advantageous.

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 not only develop their skills and leadership capacities, but also embrace new experiences and challenges.

Essential to working with us are:

• The need to be able to support the School's aims and Christian ethos
• A clear passion for Art
• A good degree in your teaching subject and relevant teaching experience
• Experience in pastoral care (boarding school experience is desirable, but not essential)
• A strong work ethic and experience of working in a team

Beyond that we want staff who are committed to allowing students to thrive; first-class communicators;     passionate about the subjects and students they teach; creative and diligent in their planning; and, given life in a full boarding school, are adaptable, energetic and resilient.

Above all, what matters is a commitment to help us provide a world-class education for our children.

Remuneration

There is a generous overall remuneration package as detailed below (the cost of living in  Kenya is significantly lower than in the UK):

• Salary: The successful applicant will be placed on the Turi Pay Scale.
• Accommodation: suitable rent free accommodation will be provided as a taxable    benefit. Domestic and gardening help is arranged by the School, but paid for, at local rates, by the applicant.
• School fees (where applicable): there is a 100% fee remission for staff children throughout the School; places are subject to the School’s normal entry requirements. Fee remission is a taxable benefit.
• Medical care: all members of staff and their families (below 18 yrs) are covered under a comprehensive insurance scheme.
• Pension: the School operates a defined contribution pension scheme in which the employer and employee each contribute 6% of the monthly salary.  For employees leaving Kenya at the end of their contract the full value of the contributions, plus accumulated interest, can be withdrawn from the scheme.
• Relocation: outward and return flights for the applicant, and for his/her spouse and dependent children [up to the age of 18] as applicable, together with a freight allowance, at the beginning and end of the contract period, are paid for by the School. This is applicable to staff recruited from outside the country
• Meals: these are provided during term time as a taxable benefit.
• Facilities: extensive recreational facilities are open to use by staff and their families. The  onsite Phoenix Club, serving a wide range of food and beverages, acts as a wonderful social hub for the staff community and their families throughout the year.

Hours of work and holiday entitlement

The role is full-time and includes working in the evening and at weekends as required. The successful applicant will be expected to take a full and active part in the boarding life of the School. As a British curriculum school, the academic year commences in September and holidays are broadly in line with British independent schools.