Key Responsibilities

• In consultation with the Aga Khan Education Service, Kenya (AKESK) Leadership team, the Head Teacher will develop annual objectives, and implement a school development plan, as well as quality indicators that ensure the delivery of high-quality education leading to students fulfilling their educational potential.
• Monitor school, staff and student performance and conduct school self-evaluation and provide AKES Kenya with regular reports on progress achieved against strategic and operational goals.
• Strengthen the implementation, continued performance and success of the IB curriculum and monitor the MYP and DP action plans, enabling the school to become a model school in the implementation of this outstanding curriculum.
• Ensure systems are in place to meet and maintain authorisation requirements for the IBO, including the development and implantation of the action plans (in partnership with the Academy’s Leadership Team); track students’ progress through the school, and identify areas where students need additional support to ensure every student achieves or exceeds their academic target.
• Through collaborative leadership, build a high-performing team, committed to achieving the vision of the school and excellent student outcomes.
• Manage the budget, resources and safeguard the assets of the school, and ensure that all school funds are appropriately allocated and administered, as specified in the school’s financial plan.
• Play a leading role in the safeguarding of students and the wellbeing of staff.

Qualifications & Experience

• Qualified teacher status, a Bachelor’s Degree in Education or a relevant field /a post-graduate degree in education from an accredited university, with adequate qualifications. Experience in IB teaching and leadership is desirable.
• A minimum of 5 years of leadership experience in international curriculum schools, with a preference of IB school MYP/DP leadership experience.
• Good understanding of, and significant experience in, curriculum management, design, implementation and evaluation.
• Good track record in teacher development and knowledge of pedagogical theory and practice.
• Experience in overseeing the integration of education technology in school.
• Experience of, and track record in, implementing successful strategies for raising students’ achievement and effective frameworks for school improvement planning, implementation and self-evaluation.
• Experience in the global south and/or in Africa are desirable, along with demonstrable intercultural qualities in school leadership.
• Proven leadership abilities and experience in senior positions in schools with reputations for educational excellence.
• Proven ability to develop effective high-performance teams.
• Proven ability to establish and sustain strong relationships with parents, students, teaching and support staff, alumni and other stakeholders.
• Demonstrable understanding of financial planning and preparing and monitoring budgets.
• Passionate about providing high-quality education to children and their families.
• Experience in successfully managing school operations and human resources.
• Demonstrable experience in change leadership and management.
• Candidates currently in Kenya will require TSC registration.