Teacher of Mathematics
The Role
This is an exciting opportunity for an
outstanding, well-qualified teacher of Mathematics to teach engaged and
committed students across all age groups.
The successful candidate would be expected to
teach up to and including A Level, and good experience with teaching Mechanics
would be advantageous. Mathematics is a successful and popular subject at St
Andrew’s, with multiple classes running in Years 12 and 13 and Further
Mathematics an option for our top students.
Interested candidates who would like to know
more details around the relevant specifications or department more generally
are encouraged to contact the Head of Mathematics via
Abdullahi.Afubwa@turimail.co.ke.
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.
The successful candidate would commence
employment on 1 September 2023.
Person Specification
Working at St Andrew’s, Turi, is an exciting
and dynamic experience. Our desire is to recruit committed and
resourceful staff, who are looking to not only develop their skills and
leadership capacities, but also embrace new experiences and challenges.
Essential to working with us are:
- The need to be able
to support the School’s aims and Christian ethos
- A clear passion for Mathematics
and the teaching thereof
- A good degree in your teaching
subject and relevant teaching experience (minimum 2 years)
- Experience in pastoral care
(boarding school experience is desirable)
- A strong work ethic and a track
record of working well in a team
Beyond that we want staff who are committed
to allowing students to thrive; first-class communicators; passionate
about the subjects and students they teach; creative and diligent in their
planning; and, given life in a full boarding school, are adaptable, energetic
and resilient.
Above all, what matters is a commitment to
help us provide a world-class education for our students.
Terms and Conditions
Remuneration
There is a generous overall remuneration
package as detailed below (the cost of living in Kenya is lower than in
the UK):
- Salary: The successful
applicant will be placed on the Turi Pay Scale.
- Accommodation: suitable rent
free accommodation will be provided as a taxable
benefit. Domestic and gardening help is arranged by the School, but paid
for, at local rates, by the applicant.
- School fees (where
applicable): there is a 100% fee remission for staff children throughout
the School; places are subject to the School’s normal entry
requirements. Fee remission is a taxable benefit.
- Medical care: all members of
staff and their families (below 18 yrs) are covered under a comprehensive
insurance scheme.
- Pension: the School operates
a defined contribution pension scheme in which the employer and employee
each contribute 6% of the monthly salary. For employees leaving
Kenya at the end of their contract the full value of the contributions,
plus accumulated interest, can be withdrawn from the scheme.
- Relocation: outward and
return flights for the applicant, and for his/her spouse and dependent
children [up to the age of 18] as applicable, together with a freight
allowance, at the beginning and end of the contract period, are paid for
by the School. This is applicable to staff recruited from outside the
country.
- Meals: these are provided
during term time as a taxable benefit.
- Facilities: extensive
recreational facilities are open to use by staff and their families.
The onsite Phoenix Club, serving a wide range of food and beverages,
acts as a wonderful social hub for the staff community and their families
throughout the year.
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. As
a British curriculum school, the academic year commences in September and
holidays are broadly in line with British independent schools.
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.
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