Head Teacher at Shining Hope For Communities

Job Purpose

To be responsible for maintaining a high quality of education in line with SHOFCO’s vision, mission and guiding principles; and the overall coordination of the school curriculum, activities and operations to ensure that the school runs efficiently and effectively on a day to day basis.

Key Responsibilities / Duties/ Tasks

HR Related task

• Coach, mentor, and evaluate the performance of the whole faculty.
• Develop a long-range in-service plan for the faculty in collaboration with the Education Management team.
• Manage HR efforts – including education staff management, administration, and recruitment
• Deal with queries and complaint procedures.
• Train, supervise and motivate faculty and auxiliary staff.
• Provide administrative support to an academic team of teachers.

Planning, budgeting and other administrative related tasks

• Manage budget and ensure financial systems are followed – including creating a yearly budget and managing it accordingly
• Develop and administer the general school routine, and coordinate all activities within the school.
• Manage supply acquisition, purchasing goods and equipment’s required and processing invoices – ensuring efficient usage of school resources.
• Manage other administrative duties related to running the school
• Oversee record keeping
• Education program reporting and supporting advancement team when needed

Academic Related Tasks

• Oversee proper implementation of SHOFCO Curriculum using recommended teaching methodologies.
• Ability to offer teacher training on curriculum design, implementation and evaluation.
• Collect, analyse, share and interpret internal and external school assessment data and ensure the data is used strategically to improve student academic performance.
• Oversee planning, execution and analysis of intervention programs targeted at needs of diverse academic subgroups.
• Identify intellectual, physical, social and emotional needs affecting student’s success in school in collaboration with teachers, students, parents and social worker.
• Encourage and initiate continuous improvement in curriculum and teaching methods.
• Maintain high levels of quality assurance that include course evaluation and course approval procedures

Other

• Ensure that the programs of the school are consistent with the vision, mission, and guiding principles of SHOFCO schools.
• Maintain effective communication to keep staff, students and parents properly informed.
• Maintain an educational philosophy and school climate which encourages a cooperative and participatory attitude on the part of all teachers and students.
• Manage and develop external partnerships and represent the school in interactions with government officials – this includes welcoming external visitors to school
• Contribute to policy and planning
• Review and implementation of school policies
• Handle relations with parents, students, employers and the community.
• Oversee variety of educational or social activities.
• Draft and interpret regulations.
• Stay up to date with changes in the Kenyan education sector and work to ensure all ministry requirements are met
• Ensuring the safety of all children in the institution/programme

Job Competencies (Knowledge, Experience and Attributes / Skills).

Academic Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree in Education or any related field

Professional Qualification

• P1, Diploma , Higher Diploma or Bachelors degree in Primary Education

 Other requirements (unique/job specific)

• Must be registered with Teachers Service Commission (TSC)
• 8 Years Experience and training in student centred approach to education that encourages exploration, inquiry, problem-solving and real world thinking skills
• Trained on CBC
• Experience working with primary school and/or middle school children
• 4 Years Experience in school administration
• Knowledge of school administrative processes and national educational regulations

Functional Skills

• Proven communication and influencing skills
• Organization management
• Proven ability to coach, motivate and build strong relationships
• Computer literacy
• Analytical skills
• Leadership skills

Behavioural Competencies/Attributes

• Strategic thinking
• Adaptability and decisiveness
• Honesty and integrity
• Initiative and enthusiasm
• Openness and sound judgement
• Firm and objective