The School
St Andrew’s, Turi is one
of the leading international schools in Africa. Founded in 1931, it has grown
to comprise both Preparatory and Senior Schools. St Andrew’s is a full boarding
school, situated on a beautiful 450- acre site on the western slopes of the
Rift Valley, North West of Nairobi, and at an altitude of 2500m (making it
malaria free) where the wonderful climate makes it one of the most sought-after
places to live in Kenya.
The Position
This is an exciting
opportunity for a recently qualified teacher of History to acquire a wide range
of experience in a successful, independent, full boarding school.
The successful candidate
will join a thriving and well experienced department, achieving excellent
results at A level and (I)GCSE. They will be expected to teach from Y9 to
Y13. They will also be fully involved in the outstanding Sports and Outdoor
Education provision.
As a full boarding school,
St Andrew’s is committed to providing a vibrant co-curricular and boarding
program to which all staff contribute. The successful candidate will be an
academic tutor and attached to a specific boarding house for duties.
Skills and Attributes
The successful candidate
should have:
- Excellent knowledge and delivery of the History curriculum
and assessment materials
- Purpose, the highest standards of personal integrity, someone
who seeks the highest in all they do
- A strong personal empathy with the School’s Christian ethos
- Outstanding understanding of the collection, analysis and use
of data to improve student outcomes
- A professional demeanor that is supportive, encouraging,
compassionate and inclusive
- Impressive personal presence and presentation
- Excellent literate and numerate skills, excellent in the use
of IT and with a keen eye for detail
- High work standards evidenced by a consistently thorough
detailed and organised approach
- The presence, intellect, tact and credibility to represent
the School at all levels and to a variety of audiences
- Vision, creativity and imagination combined with the ability
to understand the strategic vision
- First class oral and written communication, and presentation
skills
- High levels of discretion and confidentiality
- The ability to manage and prioritise a diverse workload, to
meet deadlines and to work calmly under pressure
Responsibilities
The overarching
responsibilities of the role include:
- Promoting the Christian ethos of the school
- Establishing and developing a culture of excellence
- Ensuring delivery of excellent History provision at the
Senior School
- Developing and improving the overall quality of academic
provision
- Developing and delivering outstanding assessment for
learning, in line with school policy
- Ensuring accurate reporting data and identifying trends to
improve academic outcomes for all
How To Apply
Apply by Monday 22
January 2024