The Graduate Assistant is key in supporting academic, pastoral and co-curricular work of the the Senior School. Reporting to the House Parent, the Graduate Assistant is a member of the School’s Pastoral team and acts as a moral and spiritual mentor within the School. The role is suited to a young graduate with a strong academic ability coupled with strong pastoral intuition and ability to work alongside teenagers as well as ability to support, promote and uphold the Christian ethos of the School.
In return, the School will offer the successful applicant an exciting and dynamic working environment, mentoring and leadership development, happy and enthusiastic pupils who enjoy learning, suitable accommodation onsite, and a strong sense of community living.
It is essential that the applicant is a practising Christian.
The Role
St Andrew’s Senior School is seeking to appoint a Graduate
Assistant who will assist the house parents in providing Pastoral care within
the boarding house teams and act as a model in all areas to students within the
boarding house. Reporting to the House Parent in the respective boarding
house, the Graduate Assistant key areas of responsibility will be:-
Boarding
- Promote the welfare of the students and to support
the School in safeguarding the students through relevant policies and
procedures
- Be part of the Boarding House team, involved in
decision-making on the activities initiatives, routines & pastoral
arrangements
Academic
- Assist in the running of Academic clubs and maintain
and update certain departmental and general school notice boards
- Liaise with the Deputy Head Pastoral and Assistant
Head Pastoral in matters related to tutoring of group of pupils and cover
for academic lessons.
Person Specification
Sports and Co-Curricular
- Must have experience and understanding of any of the
following sports: Hockey, Basketball, Football, Rugby, Netball,
Cricket and Swimming
- Experience of working in the Sports Industry
especially with children from ages 12 – 19 in a School environment
- Teaching and supporting children in a School
environment
- A proven track record of excellence in playing and
coaching at least two competitive sports at a high level
(college/county/national/regional levels of competition, consistently
training with the team for a considerable period of time)
- Preferred – A proven track record of implementing
successful sports programs.
Creative Arts (Design and Technology, Art
and Music)
The role of Graduate Assistant – DT (GDT) is to work alongside the
existing team of Design and Technology staff, assisting them in the delivery
and development of this highly successful and popular subject. In
particular, the GDT will teach some small classes directly and contribute to
supporting the ambition in design, creativity and engineering of students
throughout our age range (14 -18 years). This support will occur in
timetabled lessons, small group design tutorials and working with students
preparing for public examinations during the timetabled school day. We
would also expect our GDT to plan an important role in the DT Department’s
co-curricular activities – such as our CAD Club and STEAM (Science, Technology,
Engineering, Art and Mathematics) Club.
Other duties will include the following:-
- To assist in the efficient running of workshops and
studio spaces
- To maintain a number of displays and project example
areas
- To assist the staff with the duties that arise in
the day to day running of the department
- To assist the Technician with the upkeep and
organization of the workshop spaces
A knowledge of engineering drawing, drafting, sketching and
manufacturing techniques will be advantageous, but a willingness to learn and a
commitment to professional development are also of great importance.
Candidates who can prove their engagement with more complex design and
engineering principles and manufacturing technology are desirable. Our
GDT will have the opportunity to continue to develop their own work, and will have
full access to our facilities and workshops in order to do that.
The successful candidate will therefore be someone with a strong interest
in design education, who is committed to developing an independent and
experimental mind-set amongst our students, as well as fostering and iterative
approach to design thinking. This is an outstanding opportunity to
work within the context of a leading international boarding school in Kenya
offering the British curriculum, with sharp and creative students in a highly
stimulating setting.
Terms and Conditions
Remuneration
There is a modest overall remuneration package as detailed below.
- Salary: The successful applicant will be
placed on a modest wage salary
- Accommodation: Suitable rent-free
accommodation within the boarding house will be provided as a taxable
benefit
- Medical Care: A medical insurance scheme will
be provided for the successful candidate
- Meals: these are provided during term time as
taxable benefit
- Facilities: Extensive sports facilities are open
to use by staff and their families
Hours of Work and Holiday Entitlement
The role is full-time and includes working in the evening and at
weekends as required. The successful applicant will be expected to take a
full and active part in the boarding life of the School. S/He will also
be expected to work during some of the holidays.
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 Guidelines and will be required to undergo all checks
relevant to the post.
How to Apply
Applications are encouraged as early as
possible.
Please complete and attach the School’s Application Form.
Applicants should send a completed application form together with
a brief covering letter and a CV at the later but not later than Monday 26th
September, 2022
Closing Date for applications: Monday 26th September, 2022.
Go to https://standrewsturi.bamboohr.com/jobs/view.php?id=72 to apply.