Teachers at Aga Khan Education Service, Kenya (AKESK)

Role Summary

A PYP Homeroom Teacher is an informed, reflective practitioner who uses inquiry-based learning and teaching strategies to create a positive learning environment that motivates and challenges all learners to develop attributes of the IB Learner Profile to become independent, life-long learners and leaders. The teacher will ensure student success and provide for the individual learning needs of each learner.  He/she will be responsible for creating an inquiry-based classroom and teaching within the IB's Primary Years Programme (PYP) philosophy. 

The requirements

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Education/Bachelor’s degree with PGCE
• 5 years of teaching experience in an international school
• PYP-focused professional development
• Proven ability to work effectively in a multicultural collaborative team and environment
• Be conversant with the use of technology as a teaching and learning tool
• Teachers Service Commission (TSC) registration certificate (if already working in Kenya)
• Certificate of good conduct.

In addition to the above, experience with any of the following will be an added advantage.

• Sports Science
• Performance and Visual Arts
• Technology integration
• Modern European languages
• Science Technology Engineering & Mathematics (STEAM)

Closing:  27-Jan-2023

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The Head Teacher will demonstrate high standards of professional conduct, be a visionary leader who will exercise ethical and moral leadership to steer the school to be a school of choice in the Nairobi County. He will be expected to improve the position of the school in the market by enhancing academic, co-curricular, sports and leadership programmes as well as developing a school culture that emphasizes inclusivity, pluralism and excellence.
He/she will provide leadership and support for the students and staff, monitor and drive performance against set targets and key performance indicators. He will be fully responsible for the day-to-day operations of the school.

Key responsibilities

• Provide executive leadership through building a high-performance, culturally diverse team, committed to achieving the vision of the school and ongoing school improvement
• Manage the school efficiently and effectively by ensuring compliance in curriculum and examination systems; staff management appraisal; compensation and professional development; students’ discipline; budget and finance; parental & community relations; school operations among others.
• Provide policy guidance on relevant issues regarding AKESK and abide by the code of conduct of AKDN and AKESK
• Build relationships rooted in mutual respect, and at all times observe proper boundaries appropriate to the profession.
• Uphold the obligation to give account and accept responsibility OR establish and sustain professional working relationship with those responsible for governance.
• Forge constructive relationships beyond the school, working in partnership with parents, the local and wider community.
• Ensure the safety of students and staff through effective approaches to safeguarding their welfare.
• Make a positive contribution to the wider education system.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor of Education, or Bachelors of Science or Bachelors of Arts Degree (Upper Second-Class Honors) with a Post Graduate Diploma in Education (PGDE) from a recognized university.
• Master of Education in Leadership and Management will be an added advantage.
• Working Knowledge of Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) Examination Preparedness, Content Assessment and Competency Based Curriculum (CBC) curriculum.
• 5 years of leadership experience with noticeable achievements in leading reputable schools.
• Track record of achieving results.
• Experience in managing a school/(s), budgeting and finance, including fee collections.
• Present evidence of involvement in facilitation and or participation in professional development.
• Should have thorough knowledge of legal aspects within education management especially Teachers Service Commission (TSC), Education, Employment, Children’s Health and Safety Acts in addition to other Acts that relate to Education and Children.
• Excellent Team Building Skills and proven experience in leading, motivating and empowering people.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

Closing:  26-Jan-2023