Teaching Jobs at Swaminarayan Academy - Embakasi

Job Summary:

Reporting to the School Director, (Administrative Representative of the Board of Governors), the School Principal is the lead educator and accounting officer and responsible for the overall achievement of the Vision, Mission and the overall objective of the schools (The Kindergarten, Primary & Secondary) through strategic and operational management by provision of sound leadership, direction and co-ordination. S/he shall provide direction in the school system, develop and maintain effective educational programs, assess teaching methods, oversee the hiring, evaluation and disciplining of teaching and non-teaching staff members, monitor student enrolment and achievement, encourage parent involvement, generate and revise policies and procedures and administer the budget.

Key Duties and Responsibilities Summarized:

1. Leadership and Learning Programming
2. Professional Development;
3. School Organization and Staffing;
4. Staff Supervision and Evaluation;
5. Student Control, Supervision and evaluation;
6. Stakeholder Management (Public Relations;
7. Communication, and Compliance;
8. Budgeting and Buying (Purchasing)
9. Property Management,
10. Health, Safety & Environment,
11. Any other relevant duties and responsibilities assigned by management from time to time

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Job Summary:

The position reports to the School Principal. Besides teaching, the position holder will work closely with the Senior Leadership Team, department heads, teachers, non–teaching staff , students and other stakeholders in ensuring that the highest standards of teaching and learning, discipline, professional development, staff supervision and evaluation, health & safety, extra curriculum activities amongst others are practiced and adhered to throughout the school calendar.

The Deputy School Principal(s) will deputize the School Principal in the above mentioned key duties and responsibilities as will be delegated

Academic, professional Qualifications and experience requirements:

1. Must be academically endowed i.e. Degree in Education (Mast Have).
2. Post-Graduate Degree in similar field will be an added advantage Degree/ Diploma in Public Administration / in similar field (Mast Have).
3. Experience as a School Administrator for over 5 years with over 8 years hands-on teaching experience (for the School Principal).
4. Experience as a Deputy School Principal for over 3 years with over 5 years hands-on teaching experience (for the Deputy School Principals).
5. They should have experience as well as be skilled educators.
6. Knowledge of administrative processes of a school is necessary.
7. They should be able to comfortably use computers (e.g. MS Office) and education management systems.
8. Have excellent communication and inter personal skills.
9. Possess outstanding organizational ability aimed at standardizing education at the school.
10. Excellent listeners, attentive and keen on even minor details.
11. Have excellent problem-solving skills and conflict resolution skills.
12. Possess quality of good and sound judgment and decision-making aptitude.