Job Openings at Greensteds International School

Job and person specification for the Head of Junior School

Greensteds School is situated 140 km north of Nairobi, in the heart of Kenya’s Rift Valley and within ten minutes’ drive of Lake Nakuru National Park. The School is set in a rural, secluded, 50-acre site and is one of the leading International boarding schools in Kenya serving internationally minded families, from all over the world.
Greensteds has a strong academic record yet places equal emphasis upon a commitment to the wide-ranging cocurricular programme. Our Sports & Performing Arts departments complement and supplement our academicvprogramme and our very strong team of teachers are expected to contribute in one or more of these areas. Our aim is to provide an enjoyable and challenging learning experience where students are able to acquire all the
skills and knowledge necessary for them to become future leaders of good character, ready to make a difference in a global society. We are a non-selective school with a relatively wide ability range amongst very enthusiastic, receptive, respectful and kind pupils. Being able to inspire pupils of all abilities is essential.

About the job

The Head of Junior School will also be the Head of Pastoral Care for the whole school. The Head of Junior School has responsibility for the management of the Junior School, including the Early Years School situated within the compound. He/She also plays a key role as part of the Senior Leadership Team, reporting to the Headmaster

Essential Desirable

Qualifications

1. Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent
2. Teaching qualification(primary)
3. Qualified Teacher Status(QTS)
4. Evidence of further professional development 
5. IAPS Member Head/Deputy Head

Knowledge and experience

1. Strong and evident pastoral leadership Experience of leading on, or supporting the
2. leadership of, Safeguarding in school Working strategically as a Senior Management Team (SMT) Member
3. Progressive experience in leadership positions
4. Primary School teaching experience Experience in working in a school in an international content
5. Experience of working with data Experience of working with data in a growing school
6. Understanding the characteristics of effective teaching and learning strategies to raise student attainment
7. Experience in school self-review and evaluation
8. Sound understanding of school leadership issues and inspection experience
9. Experience in school policies review
10. A demonstrable record of excellent classroom practice
11. Experience in a boarding school
12. Experience of leading staff development sessions and supporting staff
13. Ability to lead successful school-wide initiatives, developing innovative approaches to learning, teaching, mentoring and guidance
14. Sympathetic to Christian principles as foundation blocks of a values-based education
15. Experience of supporting and developing students with a wide range of educational needs
16. Committed to continual professional development for themselves and their staff

Relationships

1. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills underpinning an ability to build strong professional relationships at all levels
2. Experience of building professional relationships in a multi-cultural setting
3. Ability to take an active role in developing subject and school-wide targets
4. A team player who seeks to have positive and mutually supportive relationships with colleagues

Person Specifications

In return, the successful candidate will access:

1. A competitive salary, reflective of the level of responsibility and experience
2. A 2 year renewable contract
3. A comprehensive In-patient and Out-Patient medical insurance
4. School fees reduction for their children
5. On-site housing with a garden, overlooking the Rift Valley
6. Gratuity upon completion of their contract
7. Paid flights at the beginning and end of contract plus annual flights for the staff and their spouse
8. Paid shipment at the beginning and end of contract

Applicants must have experience in a Senior Leadership position, a Bachelor’s Degree in an academic subject, a teaching qualification and experience in teaching the British Curriculum. Experience of working in an I.A.P.S school would be an advantage.

The willingness to take a full and active part in all aspects of a thriving and progressive school is vital, including the ability to coach team sports and/or take an active part in the wider co-curricular programme.

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Job & Person Specification: Teacher of Maths

The opportunity has arisen to appoint an outstanding and inspirational practitioner who has the drive and ability to inspire our students to their best. Mathematics is a popular option choice at A Level. The department has an impressive track record of results and the successful candidate will continue to build upon this success. The successful candidate will be able to teach mathematics across the whole Senior School (Year 7-13), including IGCSE and A Level. The ability to offer Further Maths would be highly advantageous. We are a non-selective school with a relatively wide ability range. Being able to inspire pupils of all abilities is essential.

The post holder will be accountable to the Head of Maths.

Applicants should have:

1. At least a Bachelor’s Degree in Mathematics (BSc./B.Ed. Mathematics) or related field and a teaching qualification.
2. Experience in teaching further Maths in the National Curriculum of England and Wales.
3. Ability to lead the department is an added advantage
4. Have or apply for a ICPC or Good Conduct Certificate
5. Willingness to contribute fully to the boarding and extracurricular life of a busy, full boarding school.

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Job & Person Specification: Senior School Teacher of Drama

The successful candidate will be able to teach Drama across the whole Senior School (Year 7-13), including IGCSE and A Level. The ability to teach English will be an added advantage. We are a non-selective school with a relatively wide ability range. Being able to inspire pupils of all abilities is essential. The willingness to take a full and active part in all aspects of a thriving and progressive school is vital, including the ability to coach team sports and/or take an active part in the wider co-curricular programme

The post holder will be accountable to the Head of Faculty.

Applicants should have:

1. At least a Bachelor’s Degree in English (BA./B.Ed.) with specialization in Drama and a teaching qualification with a TSC No.
2. Experience and proven success in teaching the National Curriculum of England and Wales.
3. Ability and experience to write and/or direct school plays across the whole school
4. Creative teacher with the ability to take leadership responsibilities
5. The ability to teach English will be an added advantage
6. Have or apply for a ICPC or Good Conduct Certificate
7. Willingness to contribute fully to the boarding and extracurricular life of a busy, full boarding school.

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Job & Person Specification: Teacher of English

The successful candidate will be able to teach English and Literature across the whole Senior School (Year 7-13), including IGCSE and A Level.
We are a non-selective school with a relatively wide ability range. Being able to inspire pupils of all abilities is essential. The willingness to take a full and active part in all aspects of a thriving and progressive school is vital, including the ability to coach team sports and/or take an active part in the wider co-curricular programme.

The post holders will be accountable to the Head of Faculty.

Applicants should have:

1. At least a B.Ed./ BA in English/Literature and a teaching qualification.
2. Experience in teaching the National Curriculum of England and Wales up to A-Level.
3. Experience in teaching English/Literature up to A-Level is desired
4. Have or apply for a ICPC or Good Conduct Certificate
5. Willingness to contribute fully to the boarding and extracurricular life of a busy, full boarding school.

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Junior School Teacher

Our aim is to provide an enjoyable and challenging learning experience where students are able to acquireall the skills and knowledge necessary for them to become future leaders of good character, ready to makea difference in a global society.

KEY STAGE 1/2 TEACHER PERSON SPECIFICATION

We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic, confident, dedicated and positive Junior School teacher to join a friendly, passionate and hardworking team. A fantastic attitude is a prerequisite. The Junior school children are a wonderful group and have come up with some qualities they would like a new teacher at Greensteds to have;

1. We want a cheerful, kind and supportive teacher.
2. Our perfect teacher will be honest, willing and determined
3. We would like the lessons to be fun, imaginative but with lots of learning in them.

The school has a strong academic record yet places equal emphasis upon understanding pastoral care, providing safe atmosphere for both boarders and day students. Sport, outdoor education, music and drama are amongst activities the children take part in and all teachers are expected to play a role in one or more of these areas.

Job Description

Primary school teachers develop schemes of work and lesson plans in line with curriculum objectives. They facilitate learning and pupils’ progress by establishing a positive relationship with pupils, and by their organization of learning resources and a stimulating classroom learning environment. They assess and record progress, they link pupils' knowledge to earlier learning and develop ways in which to encourage it further, and challenge and inspire pupils to help them deepen their knowledge and understanding.

Applicants should have:

1. At least a Bachelor’s Degree in Education, or a related field and a teaching qualification.
2. Experience in teaching the National Curriculum of England and Wales.
3. Ability to teach Literacy across KS1 and 2 will be an added advantage
4. Creative teacher with the ability to take leadership responsibilities
5. Have or apply for a ICPC or Good Conduct Certificate
6. Willingness to contribute fully to the boarding and extracurricular life of a busy, full boarding school.