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  • Posted: Jan 15, 2025
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    Nova Pioneer Education Group is a Pan-African independent school network offering preschool through secondary education for students from ages 3 through 19. We prepare the next generation of leaders and innovators through world-class teaching methods with an emphasis on 21st century skills. We established Nova Pioneer because we believe education should ...
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    Resident PE/Computer Studies Teacher- (Athi River Primary) - January 2025

    ABOUT THE ROLE

    Key responsibilities for the role include:

    • Work with the Dean of Students to create a vision for the sports program and invest stakeholders in the vision. 
    • Execute appropriate activities for the children in every session according to the curriculum, schemes of work and lesson plans.
    • Deliver activities designed to promote physical, mental, and social development such as games.
    • Instruct students individually and in groups, while applying the appropriate teaching method suited for a given group or individual. 
    • Assimilate student culture activities and support children and teachers strengthen areas assigned e.g. transition, arrival, dismissal, playtime, serving lunch etc.
    • Calendar fixtures and sports training programmes for students and accompany teams as a chaperone or coach on sports-related trips and competitions.
    • Scout for opportunities for students to participate and compete in various sporting activities and friendlies by creating new  and supporting existing partnerships with schools.
    • Plan and execute inter-house/class competitions for sports every term and the annual Sports Day.
    • Conduct PD and briefing for teammates for sports-related activities e.g. events or initiatives
    • Ensure  appropriate  preparation and management of all competitions and matches.  
    • Develop strong school teams to represent the school in competitions.
    • Develop training programs for all the training sessions in accordance with the school guidelines.
    • Coach and instruct players individually or as a group regarding the rules , regulations, equipment and the techniques of the sport.
    • Ensure attendance is taken at the beginning and the end of the training sessions.
    • Maintain an inventory of sports equipment and work with the Dean of Students to procure all needed  sports equipment. 
    • Instruct and monitor students in the use and care of sports equipment and facilities in order to prevent injuries and damage.
    • Observe, assess and file records/reports in hard and soft copy of the children’s progress and development for the Principal, other school leaders and parents.
    • Monitor the academic performance of the players and always ensure high standards are met.
    • Providing care and support to students, providing them with a secure environment to learn. 
    • Ensure simple first aid procedures are done to injured students during sporting activities.
    • Affirm positive behaviour and flag negative behaviour to maintain order by documenting concerns and incidences, and ensure follow up is made with support from the line manager.
    • Attend meetings and teacher training workshops in order to learn NP model and culture. 
    • Practice and model NP culture to stakeholders in the school community.
    • Any other duties as assigned by your Manager

    ABOUT YOU

    Skills and Qualifications required:

    • Must have TSC certification and a relevant degree in Sports/ Recreational Science with PGDE (second subject IT preferred)
    • Required 1-3 years experience in a similar position working with young children/ teenagers
    • Trained and certified in basic first aid
    • Ability to communicate fluently verbally and in writing in English. Ability to effectively present information and respond effectively to questions in one-on-one, small group situations to students and other school staff. Ability to verbally respond to common inquiries from students.
    • Must be knowledgeable in a variety of sports and athletic programs
    • Preferred- A proven track record of implementing successful sports programs
    • Must possess effective coaching techniques and skills. Must possess adequate knowledge of the rules, regulations, strategies, and techniques of the sport.
    • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to build relationships with stakeholders
    • You are flexible and open to change - you handle uncertainty, complexity and ambiguity well.
    • You are a problem solver - you are proactive in identifying issues and address these thoroughly by making an effort to find appropriate solutions.
    • You are excited about our organizational culture and in particular, you are fired up to challenge yourself by embracing mutual vulnerability and a firehose of feedback.

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    Student Welfare Associate (Tatu Primary)

    ABOUT THE ROLE

    Key responsibilities for the role include: 

    ABOUT YOU

    • Be a culture champion for our Primary & International School by spearheading school student culture events within the school's vision and annual theme
    • Engage with the many stakeholders who make up Nova Pioneer community in the following ways:

    Students

    • Manages the student’s government programmes including elections, induction, training, activities and offboarding. 
    • Provides safe channels for students to share feedback/ideas and address their concerns via student hours.
    • Manages the student happiness survey process (scheduling, administration, data analysis and leveraging data to improve students’ experience).
    • Leads student mentoring/buddy programmes to strengthen student relationships
    • Provides structures for celebrating students who are living and leading NP Culture
    • Coordinates student onboarding. Onboard new students and orient continuing students to new expectations as they progress from one level to the next 
    • In conjunction with the Deputy School Leader, owns the implementation of the contents of the Student Code of Conduct handbook and related policies 
    • Coordinates the school’s daily routine from arrival to dismissal, ensuring the baraza and recess schedule is clearly mapped out and implemented. 
    • Leads health and safety activities: lead the health and safety committee, plan and coordinate emergency drills, first aid training for all teammates and students, etc. 
    • Tracks and maintains high levels of student safety, health and wellness 
    • Understands how to support students in managing behaviour expectations using restorative approach and guides instructional leads on how to apply SEL

    Parents 

    • Manages the family satisfaction survey process (scheduling, administration, data analysis and leveraging data to improve students’ experience).
    • Onboards new families and offboards families exiting the school.  
    • Works with Administrative staff and Admissions to coordinate and track new enrollments/ joiners. 
    • Coordinates beginning of year student onboarding activities such as Week Zero.

    Academic & Student Affairs’ Teams 

    • Conducts PDs and trains teachers on managing student behaviour and building student character.
    • Is the primary owner of Student Leadership Development: Creates plans and systems for teaching student leadership development to Novaneers, including supporting rollout with teachers, training and development for teachers, and observation and feedback on implementation.
    • Coaches and manages the Student Affairs team that comprises the School Nurses and School Counsellors
    • Works with the School Counsellors and teachers to create individual student behaviour plans and student support plans.
    • Coordinates school duty rotas and other relevant student life experiences (non-academic) e.g. health and safety; school culture e.g. dismissal; transitions; safety drills e.g. fire drills, etc.
    • Any other duties as assigned by your Manager

    Skills and Qualifications required

    • You have a Bachelor’s Degree in Education, Diploma in Education or P1 certificate and you are TSC certified.
    • You have excellent interpersonal and leadership skills that encompass trust and respect.
    • You have excellent written and verbal communication skills.
    • You have strong coaching and people management skills.
    • You have a proven track record of success in leading team(s) at the entry or mid-level.
    • You have very strong planning and organisation skills (will be required to send parent surveys, organise student lists and teacher lists for school events, etc).
    • You have experience using tech. 
    • You are a critical thinker, flexible, adaptable, innovative and creative. 
    • You understand the complexities of working in a multi-faceted, fast-paced organisation.
    • You are passionate about building strong relationships with students and parents. 
    • You have high energy levels and can work in a highly confidential setting. 
    • You have experience leading and coordinating teams and working closely with students and parents.
    • You are excited about our organisational culture - and in particular, you are fired up to challenge yourself by embracing mutual vulnerability and a firehose of feedback.
    • You have a desire to further develop your leadership skills and apply them to transform the lives of African youth.

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