Head of Modern Foreign Languages (Prep School) at St Andrew’s School

The Role

St Andrew's School, Turi is looking for an experienced Head of Modern Foreign Languages to lead our highly effective and competent team of French and Kiswahili teachers.  The successful candidate will report to the Deputy Head Academic and will be expected to deliver high quality and exciting provision in the academic classroom for able and talented students. 

If you an ambitious teacher, with proven classroom experience, along with passion for leading and developing the teaching and learning of Kiswahili and French, then this is the position for you. The Head of Modern Foreign Languages is a member of the Heads of Department Team, and leads our highly effective and competent team of French & Kiswahili teachers.  It is also wonderful opportunity to not only contribute to our fantastic school, but also to tempt you to consider living in a beautiful location in the Rift Valley of Kenya.  You will also be able to join our successful full boarding School, particularly as we launch our new Turi Leadership Pathway, a programme that  develops the heart, minds, bodies and souls of our students so they become transformational leaders. 

The School

St Andrew’s, Turi is one of the leading international schools in Africa. Founded as a Preparatory School in 1931, it has grown to comprise of 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 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 Preparatory School has 230 students (The Senior School has 350 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 and embrace new experiences and challenges.

Knowledge & Experience

Qualifications

• A degree result of 2:1 or its equivalent
• A teaching degree i.e. PGCE
• an additional qualification of educational management

Knowledge

• A clear understanding of and affinity for the School's ethos
• Knowledge of the requirement and operation of ISI or equivalent inspectorate
• Recent experience and knowledge of leading an MFL Department
• An understanding of effective leadership and management in relation to co-curricular provision.

Experience

• Leadership experience, including energy, resilience and a track record of enthusing and motivating others
• Current Head of Department
• Experience of teaching KS2 or KS4 French and/or Kiswahili
• Relevant experience in a Prep School context
• Relevant experience in working in a boarding school.
• Experience of successfully managing budgets and delivering against objectives.
• Willingness to contribute to the sporting and co-curricular programme of the school.