St Andrew’s Turi Head of Modern Foreign Languages - Prep School Jobs in Kenya

The Role

St Andrew’s, Prep School is seeking to appoint a appoint a Head of Modern Foreign Languages who will be responsible to the Deputy Head Academic for the provision of MFL 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 French
with the aim of achieving excellent learning outcomes for each child through
outstanding teaching and learning within the department. They will also oversee the delivery of our Kiswahili curriculum. St Andrew’s Prep School follows the British Curriculum in terms of its French provision, and is also a centre for the DELF qualifications, which many of its pupils also sit. The School follows
the Kenyan National curriculum for Kiswahili.

A suitable candidate may be offered one of the following responsibilities: Girls
boarding houseparent, Assistant Head Pastoral, and Equestrian Manager may also be available to the suitable candidate.

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 recognized teaching qualification, such as 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 the 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 French and/or Kiswahili 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 worldclass education for our children

Qualifications

A good degree

Recognized teaching qualification e.g. PGCE

Desirable

A demonstrable commitment to professional self-improvement

Experience

Experience of teaching KS3 in
French

A proven track record of excellent teaching and classroom management skills

Successful experience in raising student achievement and
adding value.

Desirable

Current Head of Department

Experience of teaching KS2/
KS4 in French

Experience of teaching Kiswahili

Experience of boarding

Skills

Excellent communication and inter-personal skills

Well developed ICT Skills

Ability to use a range of teaching strategies to support the full range of educational needs.

Desirable

Evidence of being able to lead , manage and be responsible for initiatives/ developments.

Knowledge of current generic
developments in teaching and learning

Safeguarding

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 including evening and
weekend duties.

Desirable

An ability to offer cocurricular expertise, e.g. Coach games

Knowledge of child protection procedures

Commitment to the safeguarding and protection of children and to personal development of our pupils.

How to Apply

For more information and job application details, see; St Andrew’s Turi Head of Modern Foreign Languages - Prep School Jobs in Kenya

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