St Andrew’s Turi Head of DT (Prep School) Kenya Jobs

St Andrew’s Turi Head of DT (Prep School) Kenya Jobs


St Andrew’s School, Turi is highly respected in Kenya and regarded as one of the leading international schools in East Africa.

Numbering 620 pupils, it comprises two semi-autonomous schools: a Preparatory School of circa 250 pupils between the ages of 3 and 13 and a Senior School of circa 370 pupils between the ages of 13 and 18.

It is fully coeducational and the great majority are boarders. The School has an overtly Christian foundation and sees its overall aim as encouraging young men and women to ‘live and lead with integrity’.

St Andrew’s School, Turi is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff to share this commitment.

All successful job applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening, including reference checks with previous employers and a criminal record check with the DBS or its equivalent. We are seeking to appoint professionals of the highest standard.

The Role

  • St Andrew’s Prep School is seeking to appoint a Head of Design and Technology who will be responsible to the Deputy Head Academic for the provision of Design and Technology throughout the Preparatory School, as well as contributing
    across all areas of school life.
  • Their chief responsibility will be to provide the highest standards of Design and Technology with the aim of achieving excellent value-added for each child through outstanding teaching and learning within their department. The Head
    of Design and Technology will teach throughout Key Stage 2 & 3.
  • Currently, our Design and Technology curriculum include Resistant Materials, Textiles and Food Technology.
  • We also have the capacity to offer Electronics
    and Graphics. The Design and Technology facilities have received a great amount of investment over recent years and are well resourced, towards our
    aim of providing the best provision in East Africa.
  • St Andrew’s Prep School follows the British Curriculum throughout the School.
  • St. Andrew’s Prep School is committed to providing a vibrant co-curricular and
  • boarding program to which all staff contribute.

    Person Specification

  • Working at St Andrew’s Prep School is an exciting and dynamic experience. We
    look to recruit committed and resourceful staff, who are looking to not only develop their skills and leadership capacities, but also embrace new experiences and challenges.
  • There are some things that are essential to working with us. The successful candidate will need to be able to support the School's aims and Christian ethos. They will have to have a good degree as well as a recognised teaching qualification, such as a PGCE, and of course, the relevant experience.
  • Beyond that we want to have staff who love working as part of a team; who are first-class communicators and who are passionate about the subjects and pupils they teach; who are creative and diligent in their planning; who are adaptable,
    energetic and resilient.
  • This post would suit a current Head of Department looking for a new challenge
    and looking to develop their leadership skills.
  • Alternatively, the role might suit an
    exceptional individual with experience gained as a Teacher of Design and Technology and who has a desire for greater challenge and responsibility.
  • Experience of working in a Prep School, or in boarding, would be desirable, but
    not essential.
  • Above all, what matters is a commitment to help us provide a world-class education for our children.

    Essential Qualifications

  • A good degree
  • A recognised teaching qualification
    e.g. PGCE
  • A demonstrable commitment to professional self-improvement

    Experience

  • Experience of teaching KS3 in Design
    and Technology
  • A proven track record of excellent
    teaching ability and classroom management skills
  • Successful experience in raising student achievement and adding value
  • Current Head of Department
  • Experience of teaching KS2 in Design
    and Technology
  • Experience of teaching the Common
  • Entrance syllabus
  • Experience of boarding

    Skills

  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Well-developed ICT skills
  • Ability to use a range of teaching strategies to enthuse the full range of abilities
  • Evidence of being able to lead, manage
    and be responsible for initiatives/ developments.
  • Knowledge of current generic developments in teaching and learning.

    Personal Attributes

  • Support the School's Christian ethos
  • Excellent organisational skills
  • Enthusiasm for the subject and a desire to communicate that to others.
  • Willing to work within the context of a
    busy boarding school, which includes
  • some evening and weekend duties.

    Safeguarding

  • St Andrew’s School, Turi is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare
    of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
  • The successful applicant will undertake their role and responsibilities in accordance with St Andrew’s School’s Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy and will be required to undergo all checks relevant to the post.

    Application Procedure

  • To find out more please contact the

    HR Director, Ms Janet Ndiho.
    Tel: +254 (0) 734288501
    Email: HRDirector@turimail.co.ke

  • Applications are encouraged as early as possible. These should be submitted by
    email to the HR Director at HRDirector@turimail.co.ke and include: a completed
    application form, a brief covering letter and a CV.
  • Application forms are available on the School website, or from the HR Director.
  • Closing date for applications: Wednesday 23rd January, 2019
  • Preliminary online interviews: Starting 23rd January, 2019
  • Final Interviews: 7th February, 2019, onwards
  • Start Date: 1st September 2019

  • For more information and job application details, see; St Andrew’s Turi Head of DT (Prep School) Kenya Jobs

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