Secondary School Head Job in Kenya

Vacancy: Secondary School Head
 

Hillcrest International Schools is an

international British Curriculum based learning institution located in Karen

Nairobi comprised of three schools; Hillcrest Early Years, Hillcrest

Preparatory and Hillcrest Secondary / Senior School. 

Students at Hillcrest Schools range

from as young as 18 months to 18 years of age.
 

Hillcrest International Schools is

currently celebrating its 50 years in education and prides itself in providing

a conducive working environment for its members of staff.

The school remains committed to

providing its students with a memorable learning experience.
 

We are looking for a Secondary School Headteacher to join our established institution,

in September 2016 and fulfil our ambitious vision for the school. 

The successful candidate should be a

graduate of a recognised institution and will be accountable for the outlined

requirements:

• Creating an environment in the school that
  
  fosters the school’s ethos and highlighting pupil achievements and
  
  well-being at the heart of all that the school does.


• Directing and managing the education, both
  
  curricular and extra-curricular, provided by the school. Ensuring that the
  
  highest standards of teaching and learning are delivered through active
  
  and constant performance review of the teaching staff.



• Establishing procedures, to monitor, evaluate
  
  and review the quality of learning, teaching, pupil development and
  
  achievement; in consultation with the board.


• Ensuring that local/international regulatory
  
  requirements for the curriculum; school policies, premises, health and
  
  safety including the well being of staff and pupils are realised.


• Leading, encouraging and supporting innovation
  
  in teaching and learning with a particular focus on the effective use of
  
  ICT.


• Preparing the school for successful
  
  inspections i.e COBIS and actively taking part in teaching and other
  
  activities as appropriate.

The successful candidate will need to

be an enthusiastic educationalist with an impressive background in heading

senior schools. 

A detailed outline of ISI

requirements highlighting extensive British Curriculum experience, along side

excellent interpersonal skills are encouraged assets.

Send a letter of application

detailing your relevant experience & teaching philosophy together with

detailed Curriculum Vitae, names of three referees, telephone contact, and

e-mail address to: 

Hillcrest International

Schools, 

Or email hr@hillcrest.ac.ke

so as to reach not later than 10th

January, 2016. 

Before you apply it is recommended

you visit our website www.hillcrest.ac.ke for

a detailed Job Description.

Hillcrest International Schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the

welfare of children; the successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced

disclosure through the UK’s DBS or local police checks