St Andrew’s Turi Head of Science - Prep School Jobs in Kenya
St Andrew’s Turi Head of Science - Prep School Jobs in Kenya
The Role St Andrew’s, Prep School is seeking to appoint a appoint a Head of Science who
will be responsible to the Deputy Head Academic for the provision of Science
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 Science
with the aim of achieving excellent learning outcomes for each child through
outstanding teaching and learning within the department. The Head of Science
will teach principally in Years 7 and 8. St Andrew’s Prep School follows the
British Curriculum throughout the School.
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
Science 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 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
Science
A proven track record of excellent teaching and classroom management skills
Successful experience in raising student achievement and
adding value.
Desirable
Experience of teaching KS2/
KS4 in Science
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 Science - Prep School Jobs in Kenya
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