Head of Sport at St Andrew’s School

St Andrew’s School, Turi is highly respected in Kenya and regarded as one of the leading international schools in East Africa. Numbering 550 pupils, it comprises two semi-autonomous schools: a Preparatory School of circa 220 pupils between the ages of 3 and 13 and a Senior School of circa 330 pupils between the ages of 13 and 18. It is fully coeduca...

 

Head of Sport

  • Job TypeFull Time
  • QualificationBA/BSc/HND
  • Experience
  • LocationNairobi
  • Job FieldArt / Crafts / Languages  , Education / Teaching 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

The overarching responsibilities of the role include:

  • Supporting and promoting the Christian ethos of the school.
  • Driving forward the vision and mission of Turi to become the leading school in Africa
  • Ensuring the reputation and delivery of sporting excellence
  • Overseeing the development and implementation of sporting facilities and training
  • Facilitating the integration of sport in the Senior and Preparatory Schools
  • Playing an effective part in the Co-curricular Leadership Team (CCLT)
  • Line-managing the Assistant Head of Sport and leading a team of talented coaches
  • Coordination of tours and fixtures to other schools, with a particular focus on the safe logistical execution of overnight tours in Nairobi which involve accommodation and guardians being booked for pupils and accommodation sought for staff

KEY DUTIES

The principal duties of the Head of Sport are to:

  • Sport
  • Oversee the running of all sporting events, both internal and external
  • Liaise and consult with Heads of Sport from District K IAPS schools
  • Produce the fixtures list for each term
  • Oversee the prompt production and distribution of team lists
  • Liaise with the Catering Manager and School supervisor over all catering requirements and estate requirements for sports
  • Co-ordinate transport requirements for each term
  • Ensure the highest quality of coaching is provided
  • Identify talented children and provide effective pathways for their development, such as through the Altiora Peto Programme (APP)
  • Facilitate INSETs for all sports staff at the start/ end of term in relevant sports.
  • Maintain and manage coaching resources
  • Keep abreast of all new sporting initiatives within Kenya and internationally
  • Oversee the health and safety provision in all areas related to sport
  • Organise and collate weekly sports’ reports to be read out in the Head’s assembly
  • Liaise with the Deputy Head (Academic) with regard to end of term and Speech Day awards.
  • Be a presence/coach on Sports Tours on weekdays and weekends as required
  • Liaising with parents as necessary to keep them informed of sporting arrangements and news Facilities
  • Liaise with grounds staff to ensure excellent facilities, including all pitches and the swimming pool
  • Ensure that sports kit and equipment is properly maintained and at correct quantities
  • Ensure provision of staff sports kit in line with marketing brand parameters
  • Order high-quality and relevant equipment for the department
  • Check that all equipment meets safety standards Whole School
  • Liaise closely with the Head of Sport (Senior) over whole School sport provision
  • Link closely with the Head of Sport (Senior)over Sports Scholarship entry and the assessment programme Management
  • Line-managing the Assistant Head of Sport and leading a team of talented coaches
  • Attend weekly Co-curricular Leadership Team (CCLT) meeting
  • Uphold high standards of professional conduct
  • Take an appropriate part in the School’s appraisal process
  • Beyond that, we want staff who are committed to allowing students to thrive; first-class communicators; passionate about education and the students they teach; creative and diligent in their planning; and, given life in a full boarding school (in a remote location), are adaptable, energetic and resilient.
  • Above all, what matters is a commitment to help us provide a world-class education for our students. St Andrew’s staff are characterised by the highest professional standards, and they form a vibrant and industrious community, integral to the culture of excellent professional development within the context of a full boarding school.

SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES

  • A strong personal empathy with the School’s Christian ethos
  • Purposeful, proactive and sound judgement with the highest standards of personal integrity, energy, stamina, resilience, empathy, enthusiasm, and a sense of humour
  • Academic curiosity
  • Supportive, encouraging, compassionate and inclusive
  • Impressive personal presence and presentation
  • Literate and numerate, excellent in the use of IT and with a keen eye for detail
  • A passion and appreciation for quality literature
  • High work standards evidenced by a consistently thorough detailed and organised approach
  • The presence, intellect, tact and credibility to represent the School at all levels and to a variety of audiences, both internal and external
  • Vision, creativity and imagination combined with the ability to operate at a strategic level
  • First class oral and written communication, and presentation skills
  • High levels of discretion and confidentiality
  • The ability to manage and prioritise a diverse workload, to meet deadlines and to work calmly under pressure

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Method of Application

Interested and qualified? Go to St Andrew’s School on standrewsturi.bamboohr.com to apply

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