Head of Curriculum at Mwalimu Halisi Gateway

Role purpose

• Design, implement and protect a genuinely Montessori-led learning programme for children aged 2–5, enriched by relevant CBC competencies without diluting Montessori practice.

Key responsibilities

• Develop KLC’s curriculum framework, scope and sequence, term plans and classroom implementation standards.
• Ensure prepared environments, learning materials, observation and uninterrupted work cycles reflect Montessori principles.
• Coach teachers through lesson observation, planning reviews, demonstration lessons and structured feedback.
• Create systems for learner observation, assessment, progress records and meaningful parent reporting.
• Lead curriculum induction and ongoing professional development for teachers and assistants.
• Support inclusion and differentiated learning for children with varied developmental needs.
• Work with the Founding Head to maintain academic quality, safeguarding and school-readiness standards.

Qualifications and experience

• Recognised Montessori qualification is mandatory, preferably AMI, AMS, MCI or another credible accredited programme.
• Degree or diploma in Early Childhood Education, Education or a related field; TSC registration where applicable.
• 5–10 years of early-years teaching experience, including curriculum coordination, teacher coaching or academic leadership.
• Strong knowledge of child development, observation-based assessment and the prepared environment.
• Working knowledge of Kenya’s CBC framework and the judgement to integrate it without turning the programme into a conventional worksheet-led classroom.
• Excellent planning, coaching, documentation and communication skills.