Head of Art 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.

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 passion for Art
• A strong personal empathy with the School’s Christian ethos
• Supportive, encouraging, compassionate and inclusive professional demeanor
• Impressive personal presence and presentation
• Above average literacy, numeracy and IT skills, and 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
• The ability to plan and organize art showcases and exhibitions
• The ability to organize art trips and visits
• 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 artistic excellence at the Senior School
• Developing and improving the overall quality of art provision
• Facilitating the integration of art within the broader scope of the Senior School
• Leading and managing the art department
• Promoting the Christian ethos of the school