Nairobi Waldorf School Trust (NWST)
in Nairobi, Kenya seeks to hire a Pedagogical Administrator who will be responsible for
overseeing all the Pedagogical Administrative issues, quality of education and
standards at the school from Kindergarten to High School levels.
The position holder must be able to
build a pedagogical team that works in cohesion with all stakeholders.
International Baccalaureate (IB) teaching experience at both primary and high
school levels is a requirement.
Summary of Responsibilities
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Lead and direct the development of
all learning tools and strategy
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Direct the development of assessment
tools for both learners and teachers
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Oversee the school’s curriculum
development, its implementation and regular evaluation.
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Oversee and direct monitoring and
evaluation of all systems, processes and tools designed by the Pedagogical Team
and vet external mentors prior to their being engaged and their performance
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Mentor Pedagogical leaders and
teachers to ensure the school has a well developed team
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Oversee and guide engagement with
stakeholders at all levels and proactively act as liaison between the School,
Parent body and Government Educational institutions at both local and
international levels.
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Maintain good relations with the
Ministry of Education and ensure the Waldorf curriculum is registered and well
recognized in the country and region
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Develop measures and contingency /
management plans for any foreseeable risk in the school curriculum
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Contribute to the development and
implementation of the school’s educational policies
Requirements:-
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Masters degree in Education,
Education Administration and Leadership, Curriculum Planning, Development and
Implementation, or any other relevant field;
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Must possess a Bachelors degree in
Education or other relevant field;
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At least 8 years of International
Baccalaureate teaching experience at both primary and high school levels
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A Diploma in Waldorf / Steiner
Education is an added advantage
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Computer Literate in areas such as
online research, spreadsheets and word processing;
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Work experience in a multicultural
setting and skilled in change management;
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Registered with the Teachers Service
Commission (TSC)
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Excellent in both verbal and writing
skills with demonstrated experience of both.
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An assertive and ethical team player
with practical knowledge of pedagogical systems and processes and the ability
to work under pressure and meet set deadlines
How to Apply
Candidates who can demonstrate that
they meet the requirements outlined above and can undertake the listed
responsibilities should email a one-page cover letter and detailed curriculum
vitae to hr@nairobiwaldorfschool.ac.ke.
The position title Pedagogical Administrator
should be indicated on the subject line.
Applications will be reviewed on a
rolling basis until we receive sufficient applications.
The position will be filled as soon
as a well qualified individual is identified.
Please visit our website http://www.nairobiwaldorfschool.ac.ke
to learn more about our school and view a detailed job description.