Job Opportunities at Makini High School

JOB PURPOSE

• Actively encourage and facilitate the formation of each student’s moral character, unique skills, capacities and talents through continuous improvement in ensuring quality education

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE JOBS

• Endeavour to maintain and develop the ethos of the school in accordance with the directions given by the Directors and subject thereto, the directions given by the Principal.
• Teach a class of students and ensure that planning, preparation, recording, assessment and reporting meet their varying learning and social needs.
• Contribute to constructive team-building amongst teaching and non-teaching staff, parents and the Directors.
• Ensure that the agreed conditions of employment for school teachers are met.
• Implement agreed school policies and guidelines in consultation with the Principal.
• Support initiatives decided by the Principal and other staff.
• Plan appropriately to meet the needs of all students through differentiation of tasks.
• Be able to set clear targets based on prior attainment for student’ learning.
• Provide a stimulating classroom environment where resources can be accessed appropriately by all students.
• Keep appropriate and efficient records of work, integrating formative and summative assessment into weekly and termly planning.
• Report to parents on the development, progress and attainment of students.
• Maintain good order and discipline amongst students in accordance with the school’s behavior policy.
• Participate in meetings which relate to the school’s management, curriculum, administration as well as organization.
• Lead, organize and direct support staff within the classroom.
• Participate in the performance management system for effective service delivery.
• Attend staff meetings, seminars and co-curricular events that are associated with the school curriculum.
• Carry out supervisory duties as required.
• Assist with out-of-school activities as may be needed from time to time.
• Ensure prompt and regular attendance of students and report any absence to the Principal or Deputy Principal in good time.
• Promote a professional image of self as a teacher.
• Always dress appropriately as a professional and uphold the school’s image.
• Undertake such duties that may be reasonably regarded as within the nature of the duties of the post. Any changes of a permanent nature shall be incorporated into the job description in specific terms.
• Perform any other duties as directed by the Principal, Deputy Principal or any other senior management staff

QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE & SKILLS (minimum qualifications required to successfully perform the job)
Education & Professional Certification

• Bachelor of Education degree (Education) option or its equivalent from a recognized University/ Institution
• Be a registered TSC member

Specialized knowledge 

• Demonstrate a good knowledge and understanding of current educational issues relating to the specialist subject areas

Skills

• Strong leadership skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Embrace team spirit

Abilities

• Ability to work with a diverse student body

Personal characteristics

• Self-driven

List of essential experience

• A minimum of 3 years teaching experience in a recognized school

Essential qualities or behaviours

• Be willing to inspire, challenge, motivate and empower students

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JOB PURPOSE

•  A Head of Department is responsible to the Principal. He or She is required to articulate the vision and culture of Makini Cambridge School to all stakeholders, learners, Staff and current and prospective clientele as per the ethos of the Makini Brand. The office bearer will lead faculty members in execution of their duties and in be responsible for their professional development. The HOD is required to be conversant and articulate global trends in education that steer the team to deliver learner outcomes that meet and global standards and ensure sustainability in their subject specialisation within a competitive market by demonstrating innovative approaches in curriculum delivery.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE JOBS
ADMINISTRATIVE /MANAGERIAL CAPACITY

•  A critical thinker and strong at decision making
•  Able to articulate and apply problem solving and conflict resolution skills
•  Expert in collaboration and team building

TECHNICAL EXPERTISE

•  Superior competencies and skills in resourcing, planning, delivery, assessment and reporting in the subject specialisation.
•  Lead in interpretation, development and implementation of Departmental Teaching and Learning documents prescribed by the Cambridge Syllabus and adopted to fit Makini Cambridge targets.
•  Assessments; Knowledge of Cambridge examination schedules, requirements, rules and regulations, and Preparation of Candidates.
•  Initiate and direct Departmental Co-curricular activities
•  Lead in Development of Departmental policies, planning documents, reports and reviews.
•  Technology expertise that enables data analysis, evaluation of outcomes and development of reports.
•  Management of Departmental resources and budgets (Projections, Preparation, Presentation and management)
•  To undertake pastoral duties for Teachers and learners in support of academics.
•  To lead and advise Departmental members in differentiated teaching and learning that addresses learners of varied abilities.
•  To ensure high quality and immediate feedback is provided to learners and stakeholders and appropriate tasks are assigned.
•  To liaise with the line managers to address and provide interventions for academic and social- emotional needs of the learners.

QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE & SKILLS
Education & Professional Certification

•  Minimum Bachelor of Education degree or its equivalent from a recognized University.
•  Experience in teaching the Cambridge Syllabus with a proven track record in performance and cocurricular programs.
•  Registered TSC number

Specialized knowledge  

• Demonstrate a good knowledge and understanding of current educational issues relating to the specialist subject areas - including policy, legal frameworks, wider development in curriculum and assessment;
•  Demonstrate knowledge and practice of Child Protection.

Skills  

• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills
•  Proficiency in Ms Office suite of packages
•  Superior Planning and Organisation skills
•  Creativity and Innovation in subject specialisation

Abilities  

• Ability to teach successfully across the Key Stages of the Cambridge pathway.
•  Setting standards and providing a role model for learners and other staff, in the teaching and learning of the subject.
•  Enhancement of student initiatives and engagements.

Personal attributes  

• Confidentiality and Integrity
•  Excellence in Time Management
•  Outstanding Professional conduct as defined by Makini Staff Code of Conduct.

List of essential experience

•  At least 3 years of teaching, assessment, analysis and reporting under the CAIE.

Essential qualities or behaviours

•  Be willing to inspire, challenge, motivate and empower a team of teachers to believe in a vision of excellence
•  Expert in target setting and ambitious achiever