SHOFCO Head Teacher Jobs in Nairobi, Kenya

SHOFCO Head Teacher Jobs in Nairobi, Kenya


Shining Hope for Communities (SHOFCO) combats extreme poverty and gender inequity in Kenya by linking tuition-free schools for girls to a set of high-value, holistic community services for the urban poor. In our model, a girls’ school becomes a portal for large-scale social change.

Through a demand-driven approach in grassroots development, our model extends beyond the schools for girls, broadening outreach by providing communities with integrated basic services through three other initiatives: health, community empowerment, and clean water and sanitation.

Head Teacher

Overview:

We are seeking an individual that will be responsible for maintaining a high quality of education in line with SHOFCO’s vision, mission and guiding principles; and the overall coordination of the school curriculum, activities, and operations to ensure that the school runs efficiently and effectively on a day to day basis.

Key Responsibilities and Job Dimensions

  • Ensure that the programs of the school are consistent with the vision, mission, and guiding principles of SHOFCO schools.
  • Coach, mentor, and evaluate the performance of the whole faculty.
  • Oversee proper implementation of SHOFCO Curriculum using recommended teaching methodologies.
  • Ability to offer teacher training in curriculum design, implementation, and evaluation.
  • Develop a long-range in-service plan for the faculty in collaboration with the Education Management team.
  • Collect, analyze, share and interpret internal and external school assessment data and ensure the data is used strategically to improve student academic performance.
  • Oversee the planning, execution, and analysis of intervention programs targeted at the needs of diverse academic subgroups.
  • Develop and administer the general school routine, and coordinate all activities within the school.
  • Manage the school budget, supply acquisition, HR efforts, and administrative duties; and ensure efficient usage of school resources.
  • Identify intellectual, physical, social and emotional needs affecting student’s success in school in collaboration with teachers, students, parents, and social worker.
  • Maintain effective communication to keep staff, students and parents properly informed.
  • Encourage and initiate continuous improvement in curriculum and teaching
    methods.
  • Maintain an educational philosophy and school climate which encourages a cooperative and participatory attitude on the part of all teachers and students.
  • In charge of the boarding section of the school.
  • Manage and develop external partnerships and represent the school in interactions with government officials.

    Job Competencies (Knowledge, Experience and Attributes / Skills).

    Academic Qualifications

  • Bachelor Degree in Education or any related field

    Professional Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Primary Education

    Other requirements (unique/job specific)

  • Must be registered with the Teachers Service Commission
  • 8 Years’ Experience and training in student-centered approach to education that encourages exploration, inquiry, problem-solving and real-world thinking skills
  • 4 Years’ Experience in school administration

    Functional Skills:

  • Proven communication and influencing skills
    Organization management
  • Proven ability to coach, motivate and build strong relationships
  • Computer literacy
  • Analytical skills
  • Leadership skills

    Behavioral Competencies / Attributes:

  • Strategic thinking
  • Adaptability and decisiveness
  • Honesty and integrity
  • Initiative and enthusiasm
  • Openness and sound judgment
  • Firm and objective

    Hours, Start Date and Duration:

  • Monday – Friday | 7.30 AM – 4.30PM and Two Saturdays in a Month

    Location / Workstation:

  • Kibera

    How to Apply

    Interested applicants should send their applications together with a cover letter and CV to jobskibera@shininghopeforcommunities.org or drop their hard copies at our Head Office in Kibera, Gatwekera.
  • Please state your current and Expected Gross salary in the Cover Letter.
  • Applications without this information will not be considered.
  • Do Not Attach Testimonials at This Point.
  • Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
  • Applications should reach us no later than 16th November 2018.

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