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  • Posted: Jul 29, 2025
    Deadline: Not specified
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    Sankoré International School is a new, innovative school being developed in Kenya by Shining Hope for Communities (SHOFCO). It aims to be a "center of excellence for changemakers, by changemakers" and will emphasize a joyful, rigorous, and relevant learning environment. The school will be built in partnership with Education Design International (EDI). The s...
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    Head of School

    Key Responsibilities

    • Strategic Leadership and Vision
    • Co-create and steward a compelling vision with SHOFCO, staff, families, and learners
    • Translate vision into measurable goals across organizational domains
    • Communicate and collaborate with the Governing Board, founders, and relevant SHOFCO team members, including creation of structures for regular reporting, meeting, etc.
    • Oversee and manage growth of one grade per year until campus serves Prek-Grade 12 learners and families
    • Uphold the school’s mission in daily decisions, especially when challenging
    • Use data and evidence of learning to drive schoolwide reflection
    • Champion innovation while maintaining coherence and rigor
    • Create norms and rhythms for team and school life
    • Hold coherence across different parts of the school ecosystem
    • Adapt based on feedback, knowing when to shift and when to stay the course
    • Transition Sankoré from start-up to a self-sustaining institution
    • Culture Building & Community
    • Foster a joyful, inclusive, values-driven school culture
    • Model learner agency, cultural responsiveness, and shared ownership
    • Facilitate meaningful family engagement and partnership, including regular family workshops, events, and effective conflict management when necessary
    • Build belonging and integration across our diverse families (and track their perceptions and feedback through surveys, regular meetings etc)
    • Engage local and global community partners
    • Represent the school publicly at events, with donors, at conferences, etc.
    • Tell the story of the school—build a narrative that attracts, retains, and inspires all stakeholders
    • Team Management and Development
    • Hire, develop, and support a high-performing team of Learning Guides, operational and
    • administrative staff, and leaders
    • Cultivate a culture of distributed leadership, trust, and psychological safety
    • Model and protect work-life balance through reasonable expectations, schedules, and communication norms
    • Design and implement systems for observation, feedback, coaching, evaluation, and growth aligned with Sankoré’s values
    • Listen regularly and act on staff feedback via surveys, 1:1s, etc
    • Support staff through life transitions, offering flexibility when possible (e.g., parenting, illness, grief)
    • Handle performance and difficult conversations with clarity and care
    • Work with the Head of Operations to ensure smooth, safe, beautiful campus life
    • Work with the Head of Inclusion to create sustainable center for inclusion, learning support, and counseling services
    • Work with the Head of Learning and Innovation to ensure curriculum and pedagogy align with Sankoré learning vision and that learners meet competencies and character growth goals
    • Learner Champion
    • Be a visible presence for learners—lunch, recess, assemblies, performances
    • Ensure student voice and agency are alive and growing
    • Celebrate learning and growth publicly—recognition, exhibitions, showcases
    • Set and enforce behavioral norms grounded in restorative practice
    • Support wellbeing and child protection with clear policies and relational care
    • Governance & Compliance
    • Ensure accreditation, licensing, and compliance with Kenyan and international standards
    • Collaborate with Head of Operations and School Director on budgeting, fundraising, and
    • strategic planning and ensure school operates with excellence and within budget
    • Steward resources wisely help shape and uphold the school budget
    • Represent Sankoré to stakeholders, including government, donors, and peers
    • Manage risk across safety, security, and liability
    • In the founding stage, work with the Sankoré leadership team to manage construction timelines and communication with families and set up school-wide systems: admissions, assessment, evaluation, policies, handbooks, schedules, culture norms.

    About You

    • You are an ethical and entrepreneurial leader with a track record of operational and pedagogical excellence.

    You have the following experience:

    • 10+ years in education, with significant leadership (Head of School, Executive Director, etc.)
    • Founded or significantly scaled a school or learning organization
    • Experience leading senior leaders across academic, operations, and inclusion domains
    • Familiar with progressive, inquiry-focused curricula (e.g. PYP, Reggio, Montessori, Waldorf, Kenyan Competency-Based Curriculum)
    • Knowledge of Kenyan/international accreditation and regulatory requirements

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    Method of Application

    To apply, please email the following materials to rcrook@shofco.org. The subject of your email should be: Your name, Head of School Application. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis but are due no later than 1 August 2025.

    • Curriculum Vitae
    • Cover Letter (max 2 pages) addressing:
    • Your motivation for this role
    • Relevant experiences leading transformational educational initiatives
    • Your vision for education and how you’ll bring it to life at Sankoré
    • Your expected salary range
    • Optional Video (max 2 minutes): A brief introduction and why this role matters to you

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