NakuruKE
Full-time
Bachelor
6 days ago05/10/202406/09/2024
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The Role
St Andrew's School, Turi is looking for an experienced Head of English to lead our highly effective and competent team of English teachers. The successful candidate will report to the Deputy Head Academic and will be expected to deliver high quality and exciting provision in the academic classroom for able and talented students.
If you are with experience, along with passion for leading and developing our deliver of English Teaching, then you are the one we are looking for. The Head of English is a member of the Heads of Department Team, and leads our highly effective and competent team of English teachers. It is also wonderful opportunity to not only contribute to our fantastic school, but also to tempt you to consider living in a beautiful location in the Rift Valley of Kenya. You will also be able to join our successful full boarding School, particularly as we launch our new Turi Leadership Pathway, a programme that develops the heart, minds, bodies and souls of our students so they become transformational leaders.
The School
St Andrew’s, Turi is one of the leading international schools in Africa. Founded as a Preparatory School in 1931, it has grown to comprise of both Preparatory and Senior Schools. St Andrew’s is a full boarding school, situated on a beautiful 450-acre site on the western slopes of the Rift Valley North West of Nairobi, and at 2500m (making it malaria free) where the wonderful climate makes it one of the most sought after places to live in Kenya.
St Andrew’s has a strong Christian foundation and ethos, which continue to define and govern the nature and work of the School. The Preparatory School has 230 students (The Senior School has 350 students) from over 25 nations, with the majority hailing from Africa. The School’s distinctive Christian character is evident in all aspects of School life, with children from all faith backgrounds welcome.
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 develop their skills and leadership and embrace new experiences and challenges.
Knowledge & Experience
Qualifications
Knowledge
Experience
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.
The Package
There is a generous overall remuneration package as detailed below (the cost of living in Kenya is significantly lower than in the UK):
Interested and qualified? Go to St Andrew’s School on standrewsturi.bamboohr.com to apply
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St Andrew’s School, Turi was founded by Peter and Jean Lavers (fondly referred to as Ma and Pa) in 1931. With an initial enrollment of 15 local children, ‘Turi’ has grown into one of the leading inte...