Banda School Head of History Jobs in Kenya

Banda School Head of History Jobs in Kenya

The Role

Our core aim is to inspire pupils with an
exciting range of historical people and events
from all over the world, including Kenya. The
Banda School has a unique History curriculum that integrates European, International and African history from Years 1 – 8. Any applicant for the role will be expected to continue to develop the curriculum with these core principles in mind.

The History Department believes strongly in
variety when it comes to teaching and learning. Extended writing, note-taking and traditional didactic methods are all valuable approaches. However, these are supplemented by model-building, battle re-enactments, debates, movie making,
project creating and independent research using the students’ personal iPads. Be it the teaching of content or historical skills, the successful applicant will be expected to integrate various teaching methods to inspire a love of learning.

Progress and Assessment

Academic progress at The Banda School is
monitored through various forms of standardised
and non-standardised assessment. The Head of
History is expected to work closely with the
Deputy Head Academic to use their own system
that complements this and allows them to track,
evaluate and report on pupil progress. The Common Entrance examinations represent the final assessments that pupils complete at The Banda School. Despite being very rigorous, the History Department traditionally achieves impressive results (98% A* - C). Applicants will be
expected to maintain this high standard and
reflect on the Department as a whole at the end
of every academic year.

The duties outlined in this job description may be modified by the Head, with your agreement, to reflect changing needs of the School.

Key Responsibilities of the Role

Oversee the teaching of History throughout the school

Chair regular departmental meetings and oversee all teachers in the History Department

Plan and deliver engaging lessons that demonstrate variety, pace and challenge to all
pupils

Promote the subject using assemblies and displays etc.

Promote core values and safeguarding

Use school behaviour systems

Foster effective relationships with pupils, colleagues and parents

Plan, implement and monitor the History Curriculum from Years

1 - 8

Embed and develop the Curriculum in line with the most recent CE specification

Track pupil progress and report as required to the Senior Leadership Team

Prepare and support pupils in their scholarship applications to secondary schools

Enter pupils in the annual Townsend Warner History Prize

Control the department budget

Work with the Lower School and other departments

Administrative tasks associated with maintaining and raising the profile of the History
Department, including but not limited to: displays, trips, department information

Lead and organise trips

To undertake any other administrative duties in respect of your employment as required by the Headmaster.

Keep up to date with educational developments and be committed to Continual Personal and Professional Development.

The candidate may also be required to take on the role of a form tutor.

Essential for the Role

A degree in History or an equivalent/applicable subject

A teaching qualification

A passion for teaching History

A strong command of written and spoken English

Strong digital literacy and ICT competency

Experience of planning, implementing and reflecting on whole Schemes of Work

Strong interpersonal and organisational skills

Present a clean Certificate of Good Conduct or International Child Protection Certificate (ICPC)

Be adaptable, proactive and willingness to give and receive constructive criticism

Desirable but not essential

Experience of teaching the Common Entrance Specification

Experience of teaching abroad

Previous Middle Leadership Experience and/or experience of being a Line Manager

Experience leading professional development

Experience of using iPads (or other tablets) and Virtual Learning platforms to support teaching
and learning

How to Apply

For more information and job application details, see; Banda School Head of History Jobs in Kenya

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