Nova Academies is looking for 2
superstar Heads of Boarding to
play a critical role for all the non-academic aspects of student experience –
weekends, nights & mornings, sports, clubs and pastoral services.
A
female candidate for Nova’s girls school and a male candidate for Nova’s boys
school.
This
is an opportunity to create a unique new school model that will grow the future
leaders of communities and companies across Kenya and Africa.
Imagine
a world in which every young person in Africa attends a school that truly sets
them up for success in the 21st century.
A
school that demands excellence, helps students learn by doing and exploring
rather than by memorizing, equips students with globally competitive science
and technology skills, and builds the character and growth mindset that will
shape the rest of their lives.
Now
imagine that this school is not in one town, in one country, but in every town,
in every country. This is what we imagine, and we want you to help make it
happen.
About
Nova Academies: One year ago we launched a new
venture to build the first pan-African network of high-quality, affordable primary
and secondary schools.
In
2016 we will be operating three schools—two in South Africa and one in
Kenya—and gearing up for rapid growth.
Our
venture is structured as a social enterprise to enable us to attract the
investment that will be needed to launch 100 schools and reach tens of
thousands of students in the next decade.
Our
team culture is designed to reinforce our vision:
·
We model the growth mindset we want
our students to embody: you are challenged every day and, as a result, you grow
more than at any other point in your life
·
We pursue excellence in every detail
and do whatever it takes to produce great work quickly
·
We are radically open: we share tough
messages and our own vulnerabilities because doing so helps us grow
·
We put our students before our team,
and our team before ourselves
·
We bring infectious energy,
enthusiasm and fun to everything we do because joy fuels the hardest work and
learning
About
The Role
You
will also:
·
Develop and manage a highly engaging
and rigorous schedule of student activities outside of the classroom, including
sports and clubs;
·
Build and manage a strong team
focused on student’s non-academic experience and development, including
resident teachers, matron(s), and others. Develop a strong system to ensure
student activity is monitored and supported at all times;
·
Develop and oversee a robust student
counselling program to support strong emotional development;
·
Run an exceptional sports program for
students, including directly coaching sports team(s);
·
Oversee strong student discipline and
behavior within the residential experience such as evenings and weekends;
·
Build a rich spiritual experience for
students through leading partnerships with churches and other spiritual
partners;
·
Develop and execute off-campus
activities that will enrich student development, including sports and club
competitions and other exchanges with partner schools and organizations;
·
Build strong programs for student
health and wellness, including health services on and off campus;
·
Play a central role in building and
sustaining an exceptional student and staff culture as a member of the school’s
management team;
·
You will be provided with lodging on
the campus and will be expected to be present on campus many nights and
weekends.
About
You
·
You love working with teenagers and
have previously engaged with teen and youth programmes to help them develop
holistically;
·
Experience with youth development in
various settings such as sports coaching, mentoring/counseling, and/or
teaching;
·
Previous experience in a boarding
school is a plus but not required;
·
You are an exceptional with Nova’s
culture, bringing energy, positivity and humility to your work and constantly
looking to improve yourself;
·
You possess a Bachelor of Education
degree or o degree in social sciences
·
8+ years of relevant experience
·
Significant experience in managing
people as you will be leading a team
·
Proven record of success in
high-intensity work environments
·
An awareness, understanding, and
experience of issues relating to safeguarding the health, welfare, and safety
of children
Does
working at Nova Academies excite you?
If
you’re a great fit, we will drop everything and call you immediately.
Please
note: Where a copy of your resume is required, copying and pasting from a
formatted document e.g. Microsoft Word® may not result in the formatting
transferring correctly to the final resume. You are encouraged to attach your
resume in Microsoft Word® or PDF format to protect formatting.
Applications
will be reviewed on an ongoing basis until the right candidate is identified.
Only qualified candidates will be invited for interviews.
If
you do not hear from us within 8 weeks of submitting your application, please
consider your application unsuccessful.
Interested?
Launch your application online at https://goo.gl/gKt5pE