Head of EYFS at Durham International Schools

Durham School provides a first-class all-around educational experience. All pupils, from age 3 through to 18, enjoy the equality of opportunity necessary to fulfill their potential, are well-prepared for further education and have the confidence to face an ever-changing global environment. To ensure this, Durham School provides a broad and balanced curriculum of GCSEs, iGCSEs and A-Levels and places great emphasis on giving pupils the flexibility to choose the curriculum which best suits them. We are recruiting to fill the following positions below:

 

Head of EYFS

  • Job TypeFull Time
  • QualificationBA/BSc/HND
  • Experience5 years
  • LocationNairobi
  • Job FieldEducation / Teaching 

Job Description

The Head of Early Years is responsible for providing effective and inspirational leadership to the Pre-Prep School. Success in the role will require a deep passionate interest in the well-being and personal development of each and every child, with the ability and skills to encourage and support students, staff and parents.

Main Responsibilities

  • Lead the overall strategy of the Pre-Prep School and be an excellent role model to all
  • Promote and deliver a shared vision and mission for the Pre-Prep School in line with Durham Kenya’s ethos, aims and objectives
  • Lead the continued development and growth of the school
  • Ensure the achievement of excellent educational and pastoral standards
  • Promote and safeguard the welfare of all children and of the staff
  • Run the school safely, efficiently, effectively and in a way that is financially sound
  • Forge strong relationships with the local community and other Durham schools
  • Coordinate the annual performance management process and staff appraisal for all teaching and non-teaching staff
  • Determine the Professional Development needs of the Pre-Prep School team in collaboration with the wider Senior Leadership Team.
  • Ensure the Head of Prep is kept informed of progress and any issues that arise
  • Drive continuous improvement in line with best practices and regulatory standards

Key Accountabilities

  • Develop the academic, extra-curricular and pastoral life of the school and ensure the highest standards of teaching, learning and pastoral care
  • Lead curriculum development and change
  • Have high expectations, and recognise and promote excellence in teaching and learning throughout the whole school
  • Lead developments in personalising learning and teaching to ensure all students’ learning and wellbeing needs are met
  • Instigate, plan and manage change effectively
  • Work collaboratively with the Head of Prep and the Directors
  • Promote excellent working relations among and between staff and students
  • Work with and build relationships with the wider school community, particularly parents
  • Promote and market Durham effectively to prospective parents and other audiences
  • Keep abreast of educational trends and ideas, refining the school’s vision and practice
  • Ensure all policies are compliant with current legislation and regulations, and are reviewed annually
  • Recruit, retain, develop, motivate and manage staff
  • Mentor, support and develop all staff in the Pre-Prep School and oversee delivery of effective performance management strategies
  • Lead effective professional development for teachers
  • Ensure that there is consistency, coordination, good communication and high standards across the EYFS and Y1 classes.
  • Ensure effective transition occurs between PG-FS1, FS1-FS2 and FS2-Year 1.
  • Ensure parents are consistently well informed, including overseeing newsletters, curriculum overviews and curriculum-based events and leading parent coffee mornings.
  • Lead weekly Teacher meetings with the EYFS and Y1 teams
  • Attend weekly SLT meetings run by the Head of Prep School 

Pastoral Responsibilities

  • Oversee the care, wellbeing and safeguarding of all students.
  • Undertake Level 3 child protection and safeguarding training and act as the Designated
  • Safeguarding Lead for the Pre-Prep School
  • Oversee all school systems of recording and reporting concerns regarding student welfare, including child protection and safeguarding, bullying and behavioural concerns.
  • Play an active and encouraging role in the transition and admission of new students to the school.
  • Support, monitor and guide new students during arrival to the school.
  • Consistently communicate with parents, acting as the first point of contact.
  • Monitor student attendance, punctuality and progress using school systems including the school’s management information system.
  • Encourage students to have high standards in dress, attitude and behaviour.
  • Read and advise on written reports for the Year Groups before adding the Head’s comment and publishing to parents. 
  • Attend trips and outdoor educational activities to support students’ personal development.
  • Actively participate in the school’s House System.
  • Admissions and Marketing
  • Review all admissions into the Pre-Prep School and meet with parents and their child before enrolment
  • Lead Open Days for prospective parents for the Pre-Prep School in collaboration with the Admissions Manager
  • Hold online meetings with out-of-country parents to tell them about the school and answer any questions
  • Lead school tours of the Pre-Prep School for prospective Parents in and out of term time as required
  • Liaise with the marketing and social media team to share news and images for the promotion of the Pre-Prep School
  • Collaborate with the Admissions Manager in the assessment of new students for placement/admission purposes. 

Other Roles

The successful candidate will:

  • Teach some classes in an area of specialism
  • Lead assemblies

Person Specification

Education and Experience

  • Have an undergraduate degree with a teacher training qualification
  • Have a minimum of 5 years teaching experience and a track record of delivering high quality
  • Early Years and KS1 education in a similar setting
  • Have 2 years proven experience of leading and managing staff, encouraging, supporting and
  • challenging colleagues in a similar setting
  • Have a valid Teacher Services Commission (TSC) Certificate (if applying from Kenya) or a PGCE, QTS or a general education degree (for overseas applicants)
  • Be a skilled classroom practitioner with good subject knowledge and an awareness of teaching methodologies
  • Proven ability to inspire professional respect and integrity necessary to support teachers and leaders in their work
  • Experience of working in an international setting is preferred

Method of Application

Interested applicants are invited to send an application by email to hr@durhamkenya.com with the information listed below. The closing date for applications is 15th November 2024

A fully completed Durham International School Non-Teaching Application Form - Click here

 

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