Head of Junior School at Greensteds International School

Job and person specification for the Head of Junior School

Greensteds School is situated 140 km north of Nairobi, in the heart of Kenya’s Rift Valley and within ten minutes’ drive of Lake Nakuru National Park. The School is set in a rural, secluded, 50-acre site and is one of the leading International boarding schools in Kenya serving internationally minded families, from all over the world.
Greensteds has a strong academic record yet places equal emphasis upon a commitment to the wide-ranging cocurricular programme. Our Sports & Performing Arts departments complement and supplement our academicvprogramme and our very strong team of teachers are expected to contribute in one or more of these areas. Our aim is to provide an enjoyable and challenging learning experience where students are able to acquire all the
skills and knowledge necessary for them to become future leaders of good character, ready to make a difference in a global society. We are a non-selective school with a relatively wide ability range amongst very enthusiastic, receptive, respectful and kind pupils. Being able to inspire pupils of all abilities is essential.

About the job

The Head of Junior School will also be the Head of Pastoral Care for the whole school. The Head of Junior School has responsibility for the management of the Junior School, including the Early Years School situated within the compound. He/She also plays a key role as part of the Senior Leadership Team, reporting to the Headmaster

Essential Desirable

Qualifications

1. Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent
2. Teaching qualification(primary)
3. Qualified Teacher Status(QTS)
4. Evidence of further professional development 
5. IAPS Member Head/Deputy Head

Knowledge and experience

1. Strong and evident pastoral leadership Experience of leading on, or supporting the
2. leadership of, Safeguarding in school Working strategically as a Senior Management Team (SMT) Member
3. Progressive experience in leadership positions
4. Primary School teaching experience Experience in working in a school in an international content
5. Experience of working with data Experience of working with data in a growing school
6. Understanding the characteristics of effective teaching and learning strategies to raise student attainment
7. Experience in school self-review and evaluation
8. Sound understanding of school leadership issues and inspection experience
9. Experience in school policies review
10. A demonstrable record of excellent classroom practice
11. Experience in a boarding school
12. Experience of leading staff development sessions and supporting staff
13. Ability to lead successful school-wide initiatives, developing innovative approaches to learning, teaching, mentoring and guidance
14. Sympathetic to Christian principles as foundation blocks of a values-based education
15. Experience of supporting and developing students with a wide range of educational needs
16. Committed to continual professional development for themselves and their staff

Relationships

1. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills underpinning an ability to build strong professional relationships at all levels
2. Experience of building professional relationships in a multi-cultural setting
3. Ability to take an active role in developing subject and school-wide targets
4. A team player who seeks to have positive and mutually supportive relationships with colleagues

Person Specifications

In return, the successful candidate will access:

1. A competitive salary, reflective of the level of responsibility and experience
2. A 2 year renewable contract
3. A comprehensive In-patient and Out-Patient medical insurance
4. School fees reduction for their children
5. On-site housing with a garden, overlooking the Rift Valley
6. Gratuity upon completion of their contract
7. Paid flights at the beginning and end of contract plus annual flights for the staff and their spouse
8. Paid shipment at the beginning and end of contract

Applicants must have experience in a Senior Leadership position, a Bachelor’s Degree in an academic subject, a teaching qualification and experience in teaching the British Curriculum. Experience of working in an I.A.P.S school would be an advantage.

The willingness to take a full and active part in all aspects of a thriving and progressive school is vital, including the ability to coach team sports and/or take an active part in the wider co-curricular programme.