Head of Senior School with either KS 3 English or KS 3 Geography at Hillcrest International Schools

The Role in summary

The Preparatory School runs from Early Years to Year 8 and has a student population of about 250. This is a vibrant community, whose students, parents and teachers work collaboratively within an atmosphere of mutual respect.

The successful candidate will be responsible for the pastoral provision in Senior School which runs from YR 6 to YR 8 and will also teach English or Geography across the same year Groups. As a teacher s/he will be responsible for student outcomes, curriculum delivery, and stimulate the students’ curiosity to learn. The department follows the British National Curriculum (BNC) and runs Common Entrance Examination.

Job Description

Start date:           September 2022

Position:              Head of Senior School with either KS 3 English or KS 3

Geography

Section:               Preparatory School

Reporting to:       Head teacher through the Deputy Head Teacher

Responsible for: Pastoral Care in the senior school and Student Outcomes as a

subject teacher

 Duties and Roles:

Head of Senior School

• Responsible for leading Teaching and Learning and ensuring implementation of curriculum and student progress and attainment.
• Responsible for monitoring and supporting the overall progress and development of students within the department.
• Responsible for Pastoral Care in Senior by having oversight of the behaviour and welfare of students in classrooms and around the school, ensuring that new students are well inducted and settled in, promoting the living out of school values and ensuring pastoral provision for every student.
• Lead and line manage staff, including performance appraisal and professional development.
• Contribute accordingly to school leadership, policy and strategy.

Teacher

• Act as an effective form tutor and to carry out the duties associated with that role as outlined in the generic job
• Monitor student attendance and punctuality together with students’ progress and performance in relation to targets set for each individual; ensuring that follow-up procedures are adhered to and that appropriate action is taken where
• Ensure the Behaviour for Learning system is implemented so that effective learning can take
• Ensure effective learning for all students through excellent teaching and delivery of well-planned and organised lessons across key stages.
• Assess, record and report on the development, progress and attainment of students.
• Use appropriate strategies to ensure outstanding student progress and well-being.
• Set and mark challenging class and homework according to school policy.
• Support the development of teaching materials and courses of study.
• Participate in arrangements for preparing students for internal and external examinations and in assessing students for the purpose of such examinations.
• Liaise with parents and support staff to ensure excellent attainment.
• Support extended intervention/enrichment activities to enhance students’ learning experience.
• Maintain an organised and well-presented learning environment for students.
• Contributing to the maintenance of a supportive and stimulating learning environment for all students
• Support and uphold the requirements of school polices.
• Adhere to the staff code of conduct.
• Be responsible for ensuring subject knowledge is developed and participate in staff training and development.
• Attend team/staff meetings and participate in open evenings.
• Participate in relevant administrative and organisational tasks.

Remuneration and Benefits 

In addition to working with exceptional colleagues and students, the successful candidate will receive a 2-year renewable contract and a salary within the hillcrest pay scale. Other benefits include:

• Comprehensive Medical Insurance Cover for employee, spouse and two children below 18 years, which includes 6 weeks’ international cover in UK and Europe
• Flights, inclusive of freight allowance, from and to home country for employee, spouse and up to two children below 18 years, at the start and end of contract (applicable to staff recruited outside Kenya)
• Tuition discount of 75% for two children, where applicable
• Eligibility to join the Hillcrest Pension Scheme where the employer and employee each contributes 5% of basic pay
• Group Life Assurance for employee only
• use of school’s facilities including extensive fields, gym and swimming pool.
• Lunch and snacks provided in school