Head Teacher at Kenyatta University

The Head Teacher is the lead educator and the accounting officer in the school. He/she is responsible for the provision of leadership in implementation of the curriculum, educational policies and programs. He/she also leads in the development and implementation of the school’s strategy, work plans, budgets, and supervises the operations of the school.

REQUIREMENTS FOR APPOINTMENT;
To qualify for appointment to the Position of Head Teacher, a teacher must: -

• Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) minimum mean Grade C (Plain) or equivalent qualification
• Primary Teacher Education Certificate (PTE) or its approved equivalent.
• Possession of a Bachelor of Education degree in or its equivalent;
• Have minimum teaching experience of five (5) years, three (3) of which s/he should have served at least as a Deputy Head Teacher in a fully-fledged primary school
• Must be registered with Teachers Service Commission (TSC) and have a valid teaching certificate have satisfactory rating in the performance appraisal process;
• Must be conversant with the current trends in education and curriculum design.
• Demonstrate ability to use ICT within the CBC framework
• Have demonstrated ability to supervise, mentor and provide professional support to other teachers;
• Having undertaken the relevant TPD modules will be an added advantage
• Meet the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution