Nairobi Waldorf School Trust (NWST)
We are connected to the global
Waldorf community and are part of the growing Waldorf movement in East Africa.
Job Advertisement: English
/ French Teacher
The Nairobi Waldorf School Trust was
founded in 1999. We welcome more than 275 children on two campuses in Nairobi,
Kenya.
The Karen campus includes toddler,
playgroup, and kindergarten classes as well as primary grades 1 to 8.
The Lavington campus consists of
toddler, playgroup, and kindergarten classes in addition to primary grades 1
and 2.
Our school is proud to host mentors
and teachers from around the world, offering a diverse experience for our
children and community members alike.
We are governed by an elected Board
of Trustees comprised of faculty, administration, parents, and respected
members of the community.
They, in partnership with the school
management, develop and establish school policies, oversee financial decisions,
and approve faculty and staff appointments.
We offer both Kenyans and Foreigners
residing in the country an exclusive opportunity to raise competent, capable,
and happy human beings.
Job Type: Full Time
Location: Nairobi
Reporting To: The Pedagogical Chair
Application Deadline: 19th July, 2019
Job Purpose: To teach and educate learners according to the curriculum
and the education needs, abilities and attainment of potential of individual
students.
Roles and Responsibilities
·
Planning, preparing and delivering
lessons to all students in the class.
·
Teaching according to education
needs, abilities and achievement of individual students and groups of students.
·
Adopting and working towards the
implementation of the school development plan.
·
Assessing, recording and reporting on
the development, progress, attainment and behavior of student’s to parents and
relevant officials.
·
Contributing to oral and written
assessments, reports and references relating to students.
·
Complying with arrangements within
the national framework for the appraisal of student performance.
·
Promoting general progress and
wellbeing of students.
·
Providing guidance and advice to
students on educational and social matters and on their further education and
future careers; providing information on sources of more expert advice.
·
Communicating, collaborating and
consulting with other members of staff, including those having posts of special
responsibility and parents/guardians to ensure the best interest of students.
·
Reviewing and evaluating his/her own
teaching and learning strategies, methodologies and programme in line with the
school and national curriculum.
·
Advising and collaborating with other
teachers and school officials to prepare and develop courses to study, teaching
materials, teaching programmes, methods of teaching and assessment.
·
Ensuring high standards of
professional practice and quality of teaching in his/her classroom.
·
Participating in education and
training courses as well as continuing professional development.
·
Maintaining order and discipline
among students and safeguarding their health and safety.
·
Participating in staff, parent and
student meetings.
·
Ensuring the safe custody, use and
periodic maintenance of equipment used during lessons.
·
Monitoring attendance of students in
class.
·
Any other assigned duties.
Skills and Qualifications Required
·
A Bachelors Degree in Education
(English and French).
·
A Diploma will be considered
·
Must be registered with Teachers
Service Commission (TSC)
·
A certificate in Waldorf Education is
an added advantage
·
At least 5 years ‘experience in
teaching
·
Demonstrated computer skills
·
Clear English writing and communication
skills
·
Demonstrated love for the subjects
·
Flexible and open to change.
Job Advertisement: Games / Music Teacher
The
Nairobi Waldorf School Trust was founded in 1999.
We
welcome more than 275 children on two campuses in Nairobi, Kenya.
The
Karen campus includes toddler, playgroup, and kindergarten classes as well as
primary grades 1 to 8.
The
Lavington campus consists of toddler, playgroup, and kindergarten classes in
addition to primary grades 1 and 2.
We
are connected to the global Waldorf community and are part of the growing
Waldorf movement in East Africa.
Our
school is proud to host mentors and teachers from around the world, offering a
diverse experience for our children and community members alike.
We
are governed by an elected Board of Trustees comprised of faculty,
administration, parents, and respected members of the community.
They,
in partnership with the school management, develop and establish school
policies, oversee financial decisions, and approve faculty and staff
appointments.
We
offer both Kenyans and Foreigners residing in the country an exclusive
opportunity to raise competent, capable, and happy human beings.
Job Type: Full
Time
Location: Nairobi
Reporting To: The
Pedagogical Chair
Application Deadline: 19th July, 2019
Job Purpose: To
teach and educate students according to the curriculum and the education needs
abilities and attainment of potential of individual students. Teach them how to
live healthy lifestyles and encourage them to exercise daily through various
sports.
Roles and Responsibilities
·
Planning, preparing and delivering
lessons to all students in the class.
·
Teaching according to education
needs, abilities and achievement of individual students and groups of students.
·
Adopting and working towards the
implementation of the school development plan.
·
Assessing, recording and reporting on
the development, progress, attainment and behaviour of student’s to parents and
relevant officials.
·
Contributing to oral and written
assessments, reports and references relating to students.
·
Complying with arrangements within
the national framework for the appraisal of student performance.
·
Promoting general progress and
wellbeing of students.
·
Providing guidance and advice to
students on educational and social matters and on their further education and
future careers; providing information on sources of more expert advice.
·
Communicating, collaborating and
consulting with other members of staff, including those having posts of special
responsibility and parents/guardians to ensure the best interest of students.
·
Reviewing and evaluating his/her own
teaching and learning strategies, methodologies and programme in line with the
school and national curriculum.
·
Advising and collaborating with other
teachers and school officials to prepare and develop courses to study, teaching
materials, teaching programmes, methods of teaching and assessment.
·
Ensuring high standards of
professional practice and quality of teaching in his/her classroom.
·
Participating in education and
training courses as well as continuing professional development.
·
Maintaining order and discipline
among students and safeguarding their health and safety.
·
Participating in staff, parent and
student meetings.
·
Ensuring the safe custody, use and
periodic maintenance of equipment used during lessons.
·
Monitoring attendance of students in
class.
Games
·
Watch swimming pool and sports areas
and ensure safety
·
Perform First-Aid when called upon
·
Prevent accidents and injuries and
ensure necessary precautions are observed to ensure safety
·
Enforce all games rules and
regulations and adhere to the policies of the sports facilities
·
Maintain clean sports facilities for
swimming and games
·
Inform the Administrator when
supplies are needed and if any equipment need repairs
·
Swim 1,500 feet every week
·
Any other duties assigned
Skills and Qualifications Required:
·
A Bachelors Degree in Physical
Education / Music.
·
A Diploma will be considered
·
Must have a Lifeguard training and
First Aid certification
·
Must be registered with Teachers
Service Commission (TSC)
·
A certificate in Waldorf Education is
an added advantage
·
At least 3-5 years consistent
experience in teaching and supervising children in games
·
Demonstrated computer skills
·
Excellent communication skills
(written and verbal)
·
Demonstrated love for the subjects
·
Flexible and open to change
Job Advertisement: Pedagogical Administrator
Background: The
Nairobi Waldorf School Trust seeks to hire a Pedagogical
Administrator.
The
Nairobi Waldorf School Trust was founded in 1999. We welcome more than 275
children on two campuses in Nairobi, Kenya.
The
Karen campus includes toddler, playgroup, and kindergarten classes as well as
primary grades 1 to 8 and high school grades (beginning with class 9 in
September 2020).
The
Lavington campus consists of toddler, playgroup, and kindergarten classes in
addition to primary grades 1 and 2.
We
are connected to the global Waldorf community and are part of the growing
Waldorf movement in East Africa.
Our
school is proud to host mentors and teachers from around the world, offering a
diverse experience for our children and community members alike.
We
are governed by an elected Board of Trustees comprised of faculty,
administration, parents, and respected members of the community.
They,
in partnership with the school management, develop and establish school
policies, oversee financial decisions, and approve faculty and staff
appointments.
We
offer both Kenyans and Foreigners residing in the country an exclusive
opportunity to raise competent, capable, and happy human beings.
Job Type: Full
Time
Location: Nairobi
Reporting To: The
Pedagogical Chair
Application Deadline: by 31st August, 2019
Job Summary and Purpose: The Pedagogical Administrator with be the focal person on
all pedagogical needs of the Nairobi Waldorf School Trust.
This
role works collaboratively and in consultation with the pedagogical team,
school management, colleagues, students, parents and board members.
The
role directs all aspects of the educational program of Nairobi Waldorf School
Trust and ensures it is of high quality, sustainable and effectively
implemented.
The
Pedagogical Administrator will ensure that the educational needs of the
learners are met and that there is a continuous teachers professional
development and mentorship program, oversee curriculum development and its
implementation, monitoring and evaluation.
Roles and Responsibilities
·
Chairing meetings of the Pedagogical
Team.
·
Develop, lead and be accountable for
the effective and efficient implementation of the Pedagogic team performance
plan (PTPP).
·
Guide the development of the teaching
staff to ensure that the school structures, curriculum, philosophy and
available resources enable all the teachers to achieve the highest possible
standards. This includes:
·
Leading and guide all teaching staff
and students, through the direct leadership of the school’s pedagogical team,
ensuring that effective responsibility is delegated through an appropriate
leadership structure.
·
Ensuring the highest possible
standards of Waldorf education through the promotion of effective teaching and
learning.
·
Being accountable for the
effectiveness, efficiency and quality outcomes of all pedagogical aspects of
the school.
·
Oversee the overall academic budget
for the school to ensure the effective implementation of the school’s
educational program.
·
Oversee and streamline the roles of
the lead teachers to ensure that they are effective.
·
Provide the School Board with regular
reports on pedagogical development and activities and consult with the Board
wherever appropriate.
·
Ensure maximum and efficient
utilization of the existing teaching staff, and promote an environment that
enables all teachers to effectively contribute to the progress and development
of the school whilst promoting workload / work-life balance.
·
Ensure the protection and safeguarding
of students through the implementation of the Health, Safety, Security and
Environmental protocols including documentation of incidents.
·
Lead the engagement, consultation and
communication between teachers, parents, and other care givers (including shadow
teachers) to enhance pupils’ learning and to ensure sound working
relationships. This involves:
·
Fostering a fair, open and equitable
culture amongst teachers and ensuring cohesion amongst all teaching staff to
promote a positive social environment.
·
Finding creative ways to motivate,
empower, and celebrate achievement amongst teachers.
·
Developing assessment tools and lead
in the assessment of teachers and the utilization of assessment results, as
specified in the PT Plan.
·
Developing and streamline the school’s
Pedagogical Systems and ensure they are regularly monitored and evaluated.
·
Ensuring the Pedagogical Team’s
active participation in the recruitment of teachers.
·
Teaching at least one block or short
track annually.
Required Qualifications and Experience
·
Master in Education or its equivalent
·
Diploma in Waldorf Steiner Education
·
At least eight (8) years of
professional experience in a Waldorf High School
Required Skills and Competencies
·
A disciplined, enthusiastic leader,
trained as a Waldorf teacher with good interpersonal and judgmental skills
·
A dependable and flexible team
player, with ability to manage multiple projects effectively
·
Organised individual with
administration and management skills
·
Commitment to collaboration and
relationship building
·
Computer literate
·
Excellent communication skills
(verbal and written)
If
you are interested in the position and meet the above qualifications, send your
application to hr@nairobiwaldorfschool.ac.ke indicating the position title
Pedagogical Administrator on the subject line by 31st August, 2019.
The
Nairobi Waldorf School Trust (NWST) is an equal opportunity employer.
Only
shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
For
more information visit our website www.nairobiwaldorfschool.ac.ke
