The Board
of Management of All Saints Cathedral Schools seeks to recruit three key staff
for its group of schools which comprise kindergarten and primary school.
The
Kindergarten which is almost as old as the All Saints Cathedral Church is a
full-day institution with a current population of 120 pupils. The Primary
School which also has a pre-school was established in 1988. It currently has a
population of the school is 230 pupils, which includes 30 pupils in the
pre-school section.
The schools
are developing into centres of educational excellence that are committed to
enhancing educational experience of pupils to become servant leaders from a
tender age, and shape them into agents of change that will transform the Kenyan
society and the world.
Head Teacher
The Head
Teacher is responsible for providing leadership to All Saints’ Cathedral Church
(ASC) ministry through schools to ensure effective learning in the
kindergartens and the primary school, maintenance of enabling learning
environment, ensure adequate learning facilities and resources in the schools,
and ensure that the values of ASC as the owners are preserved in the schools,
and that a culture of godliness and high standards are maintained in all
schools.
The Head
Teacher will report directly to the ASC Schools Board of Management which has
been charged by the Cathedral with the responsibility of providing strategic
leadership and effective management of the schools.
The key
responsibilities of the Head Teacher are:
- Provide overall leadership and
oversee the effective management of the kindergartens and the primary
school.
- Ensure that the schools
maintain a safe and caring environment that fosters academic excellence as
well as spiritual and physical wellbeing of pupils.
- Ensure prudent management and
use of resources in the schools.
- Coordinate learning programmes
and activities, maintain enabling learning environments, and ensure
effective teaching/delivery.
- Ensure quality controls and
assurance in the schools.
- Ensure compliance with all the
legal and regulatory requirements as well as internal policies, procedures
and regulations.
- Ensure the safety, security,
health and welfare of pupils and staff
- Ensure effective management of
teaching and non-teaching staff.
- Ensure that systems that enable
schools to keep relevant records are developed and maintained.
- Ensure timely preparation and
submission of management and statutory reports.
- Ensure that the schools develop
and maintain healthy and productive relationships with internal and
external stakeholders.
- Maintain an effective
disciplinary and grievance handling system.
The person we are looking for should
be a holder of a bachelor’s degree in Education with a minimum of eight years
experience in a similar position. A Masters in Education will be an added
advantage.
He/she must
have relevant teaching experience in a primary school. He/she must have strong
leadership and demonstrated skills in management with ability to build strong
and highly motivated teams.
The person
must have strong interpersonal and communication skills (including writing and
presentation skills) and demonstrated ability to work with minimum supervision.
He must be a committed Christian and preferably a practicing Anglican.
Deputy Head Teacher – Primary School
The Deputy
Head Teacher – Primary School is responsible for management of the primary
school section of the Schools.
The Deputy
Head Teacher – Primary School reports to the Head Teacher.
The key
responsibilities of the Deputy Head Teacher – Primary School are:
- Overall coordination of the
activities of the primary school section and ensure that the school
programs are running smoothly, efficiently and effectively on a day to day
basis.
- Evaluation and approval of
teaching plans.
- Maintenance of academic and
other mandatory school records
- Managing system of effective
communication and dissemination of information to pupils, parents and
other interested parties.
- Managing school functions and
activities and take lead in relationship management and publicity during
such events.
- Maintaining high level of
discipline in the school for both teachers and pupils.
- Coordinating general
administration duties for the primary school.
- Promotion of safety, security,
health and welfare of pupils and staff and ensuring that safety standards
are maintained at all times in the primary school.
The person we are looking for should
be a holder of a Bachelor’s degree in Education with a minimum of five years
experience in a similar position or as a Senior Teacher. In addition a
Certificate/Diploma in Leadership, Guidance and Counseling or any other
relevant course is an added advantage.
He/she must
have proven leadership and management skills, an effective team player that
works collaboratively and effectively with others, and has ability to develop
and deliver effective and inspirational professional development for staff
(including mentoring and coaching as appropriate).
The person
must have strong interpersonal and communication skills (including writing and
presentation skills) and demonstrated ability to work with minimum supervision.
He must be a committed Christian and preferably a practicing Anglican.
Deputy Head Teacher – Kindergarten
The Deputy
Head Teacher – Kindergarten is responsible for management of the kindergarten
section of the ASC Schools that comprise two kindergartens, one at All Saints
Cathedral compound and the other at the primary school in Madaraka.
The Deputy
Head Teacher – Kindergarten reports to the Head Teacher.
The key
responsibilities of the Head Teacher are:
- Overall coordination of the
activities of the kindergarten both at All Saints Cathedral compound and
at the primary school and ensure that the kindergarten programmes are
running smoothly, efficiently and effectively on a day to day basis.
- Ensuring that learning
facilities and environment is clean, hygienic and safe for leaning.
- Evaluation and approval of
teaching approaches, methodologies and plans.
- Ensuring that children are
provided with adequate support for growth and development through relevant
activities, guidance, counselling, and appropriate training.
- Promotion of safety, security,
health and welfare of pupils and staff and ensuring that safety standards
are maintained at all times in the kindergartens.
- Maintenance of academic and
other mandatory school records
- Managing system of effective
communication and dissemination of information to pupils, parents and
other interested parties.
- Managing functions and
activities of the kindergarten and take lead in relationship management
and publicity during such events.
- Maintaining high level of
discipline in the school for both teachers and pupils.
- Coordination of general
administration duties for the kindergarten.
The person we are looking for should
be a holder of a Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) and a Diploma
in Early Childhood Development.
A
Bachelor’s degree with specialization in early childhood development will be an
added advantage.
In addition
he/she should have a minimum of five years experience in a similar
position.
He/she must
have effective communication skills (both verbal and listing skills),
compassionate and understanding; flexible, creative and innovative; proven
leadership and management skills, and an effective team player that works
collaboratively and effectively with others.
He/she must
be able to develop and deliver effective and inspirational professional
development for staff (including mentoring and coaching as appropriate).
The person
must have strong interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to work with
minimum supervision.
He must be
a committed Christian and preferably a practicing Anglican.
How to Apply
If you
believe that you fit the required profiles, please send your application
together with your CV to the address below so as to reach before the close of
business on 14th June 2013.
Copies of
certificates and testimonials should NOT be attached at this point.
Executive
Selection
Strategic Dimensions Limited
Management and Development Consultants
E-mail: recruitment@strategicdimensions.co.ke
with a copy to ochiengoloo@strategicdimensions.co.ke
Strategic Dimensions Limited
Management and Development Consultants
E-mail: recruitment@strategicdimensions.co.ke
with a copy to ochiengoloo@strategicdimensions.co.ke
Only short
listed candidates will be contacted and invited for interview