Head Teacher at Aga Khan Education Service, Kenya (AKESK)

The Aga Khan Academy Nairobi is operated by Aga Khan Education Service Kenya (AKESK), a non-profit organization, with close to a hundred years’ experience operating schools in Kenya. Our first formal schools were opened in 1918, and AKESK currently operates 11 schools in Nairobi, Mombasa, Kisumu and Eldoret, serving close to 5,000 students.

 

Head Teacher

  • Job TypeFull Time
  • QualificationBA/BSc/HND , MBA/MSc/MA
  • Experience10 years
  • LocationNairobi
  • Job FieldEducation / Teaching 

Role Summary

  • The Head Teacher will be responsible for the pedagogical and administrative management of the Aga Khan Academy, Nairobi - Junior School, provision of high-quality education. S/he is expected to  support the school’s positioning as an IB World School of Excellence in Nairobi. They are an integral part of the leadership team at the academy collaborating with  the school heads in Nursery & Senior Schools.
  • S/he will drive the academic and extra-curricular programmes of the school, provide leadership for the students and staff, monitor performance against targets and quality indicators, and oversee the day-to-day operations of the school.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

  • In consultation with the AKES, Kenya Leadership team, you will develop annual objectives, a school development plan and provide quality indicators that ensure the delivery of a relevant, high-quality education.
  • Implement the school's vision, and strategic plan, while strengthening the teaching and learning of the IB-PYP curriculum for the student’s academic success.
  • Monitor school, staff and student performance, conduct a school self-evaluation and provide senior leaders with regular reports on progress achieved against strategic and operational goals.
  • Strengthen the implementation and continued performance and success of the International Baccalaureate Organization - Primary Years Programme (IBO-PYP) curriculum and monitor the IB-PYP action plan, enabling Aga Khan Academy, Nairobi – Junior School to become a model school in the implementation of this curriculum.
  • Ensure that appropriate systems are in place to meet and maintain authorisation requirements for the IBO.
  • Ensure systems are in place for tracking individual students progress through the school year and through the school and identify areas where students need additional support to ensure “no child is left behind.”
  • Build a high-performance team, committed to achieving the vision of the school.
  • Provide support to teachers in implementing the curriculum effectively, identifying any gaps or weaknesses and assisting in making improvements.
  • Manage the school’s budget, resources and assets and ensure that all school funds are appropriately allocated and administered as specified in the school’s financial plan.
  • Ensure that the school has appropriate teaching and learning resources through the annual budgeting process while adhering to the guidelines and policies of the AKES, Kenya.
  • Prioritise building strong relations with parents and the community by developing an effective working relationship with the Class Parent Committee representatives/parent body.
  • Implement safeguarding policy and practices across the school to ensure that health and safety procedures and crisis response plans are in place, prioritizing the well-being of students, staff, and visitors.
  • Laision with leadership to support the development of the Academy as a whole.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Education/a post-graduate degree in Education from an accredited university, with adequate qualifications in IB Teaching
  • A minimum of 10 years of leadership experience in international curriculum schools, of which, at least 5 years should be within an IB school MYP/DP leadership role
  • Good understanding of, and experience in, curriculum management, design, implementation and evaluation
  • Understanding of 21st Century education practices, strategies for raising students’ achievement and effective frameworks for school improvement planning, implementation and self-evaluation
  • Experience in the developing world and Africa are highly desirable
  • Candidates currently in Kenya will require TSC registration

  • Method of Application

    Interested and qualified? Go to Aga Khan Education Service, Kenya (AKESK) on krb-xjobs.brassring.com to apply

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