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St Andrew’s School, Turi is highly respected in Kenya and regarded as one of the leading international schools in East Africa. Numbering 550 pupils, it comprises two semi-autonomous schools: a Preparatory School of circa 220 pupils between the ages of 3 and 13 and a Senior School of circa 330 pupils between the ages of 13 and 18. It is fully coeduca...
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The Role
St Andrew’s, Prep School is seeking to appoint a appoint a Head of Science who will be responsible to the Deputy Head Academic for the provision of Science throughout the Preparatory School, as well as contributing across all areas of School life.
Their chief responsibility will be to provide the highest standards of Science with the aim of achieving excellent learning outcomes for each child through outstanding teaching and learning within the department. The Head of Science will teach principally in Years 7 and 9. In order to ensure that Science is relevant and pupils have opportunities to apply and develop their learning in dynamic and exciting ways, the successful candidate will lead activities and trips. St Andrew's Prep School is committed to providing a vibrant co-curricular and boarding programme to which all staff contribute.
Person Specification
Working at St Andrew’s Prep School is an exciting and dynamic experience. We look 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.
There are some things that are essential to working with us. The successful candidate will need to be able to support the School’s aims and Christian ethos. They will have to have a good degree as well as a recognized teaching qualification, such as PGCE, and of course, the relevant experience. Beyond that we want to have staff who love working as part of a team; who are first class communicators and who are passionate about the subjects and the pupils they teach; who are creative and diligent in their planning; who are adaptable, energetic and resilient.
This post would suit a current Head of Department looking for a new challenge and looking to develop their leadership skills. Alternatively, the role might suit an exceptional individual with experience gained as a Teacher of Science and who has a desire for a greater challenge and responsibility. Experience of working in a Prep School, or in boarding would be desirable, but not essential. Above all, what matters is a commitment to help us provide a world-class education for our children.
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