ABOUT THE ROLE
Key responsibilities for the role include:
Student Enrichment Leadership & Strategy
- Provide leadership and management of the Student Connections Programme aimed at developing students’ character, capabilities and connections through exposure to local, regional and global events.
- Lead the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of the Student Enrichment Programme across both Cambridge and CBE campuses.
- Ensure alignment to Nova Pioneer’s culture principles and student experience priorities.
- Develop annual enrichment calendars, strategic plans, and budgets.
Clubs Management (Across CBE & Cambridge)
- Coordinate all clubs (scheduling, space allocation, recruitment of patrons/vendors, onboarding and offboarding of patrons/vendors, preparation of objectives, sign-up, sign up confirmations, awards/certificates, budgeting, reporting, etc.)
- Coordinate all clubs: scheduling, space allocation, sign-ups, confirmations, onboarding and offboarding patrons/vendors.
- Oversee preparation of club objectives, session plans, attendance tracking, and end-of-term showcases.
- Manage special billing with accuracy and fidelity
- Conduct club walkthroughs, observation and feedback cycles and 1:1 with club patrons/matrons.
- Ensure quality assurance and strong value-for-money across all clubs.
- Create quality communication on outcomes for clubs.
- Lead the planning and coordination of the Club Experience for Parents.
Sports, Arts & Competitions
- Identify, prepare, and guide students for participation in internal and external competitions, including sports, music, drama, debating, STEM, scouting, and other talent arenas.
- Support the development of competitive school teams and cultivate a culture of school spirit and pride.
Trips & Events Leadership
- Lead the planning, logistics, safety, and execution of all school trips (curricular, co-curricular, local, regional).
- Plan and run campus-wide events with High Expectations such as:
- Student festivals
- Talent shows
- Sports days
- Career days
- Prize-giving ceremonies
- Cultural days
- Graduations
- Ensure all trips and events are well communicated, well staffed, well documented, and aligned to Nova’s culture and safety expectations..
Professional Development for Teammates
- Plan and facilitate PD sessions for teachers and non-instructional staff on enrichment programming (clubs, games, competitions, student engagement).
- Strengthen coaching, systems, and clarity for staff leading enrichment components.
Leadership & Vendor Management
- Manage all direct reports (sports/PE coaches, club patrons, music teachers, interns).
- Recruit, onboard, supervise, and evaluate external enrichment vendors and partners.
Operations, Communication & Administration
- Maintain accurate records, rosters, inventories, and reports for enrichment activities.
- Communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders—students, parents, staff, and vendors.
- Prepare termly and annual reports on enrichment outcomes, participation, and impact.
Culture & Student Experience
- Champion Nova Pioneer’s culture principles across all enrichment spaces.
- Ensure safe, inclusive, joyful, and structured student experiences.
- Support interdisciplinary student life initiatives in collaboration with Deputy School Leaders, Deans and Associate Deans.
All Hands on Deck” Responsibilities
- Support school-wide events, emergencies, and special initiatives as required.
- Represent the student enrichment function in leadership meetings and planning sessions.
ABOUT YOU
Skills and Qualifications required
- You have a Bachelor’s Degree in Social Sciences, Communication or Education
- Masters degree is not compulsory but will be an added advantage.
- You have a strong record of leading students to successful participation in inter-school competitions preferably up to the national level and beyond. E.g. in drama, music, STEM, debating, sports, scouting, etc.
- You have excellent interpersonal and leadership skills that encompass trust and respect
- You have excellent communication and people management skills
- You are flexible, adaptable, innovative and creative
- You understand the complexities of working in a fast-paced, multi-faceted organization
- You have a passion for students and student competitions
- You have high energy levels and are known for producing great results with students
- You are excited about our organizational culture—and in particular, you are fired up to challenge yourself by embracing mutual vulnerability and a firehose of feedback
- You have a desire to further develop your learning design skills and apply them to transform the lives of African youth
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