St Andrew’s School, Turi is highly respected in Kenya and regarded as one of the leading international schools in East Africa. Numbering 550 pupils, it comprises two semi-autonomous schools: a Preparatory School of circa 220 pupils between the ages of 3 and 13 and a Senior School of circa 330 pupils between the ages of 13 and 18.

The Role

St Andrew’s School, Turi is seeking to appoint a Key Stage 2 Teacher to contribute to the development of an exciting curriculum, as well as to line manage the Teaching Assistant linked to their.

The Key Stage 2 Teacher will be lead by our inspirational and dynamic Assistant Head Primary.  We are looking for an ambitious teacher, with proven classroom experience, along with a passion to contribute to the educational experience of some of our young learners.

If you are someone with experience in delivering high quality and exciting provision, in the academic classroom and outside, for able and talented students, then it is our hope that we can interest you with a wonderful opportunity to not only contribute to our fantastic school, but also tempt you to consider living in a beautiful location in the Rift Valley of Kenya.

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

Knowledge & Experience

• A degree of at least 2:1 or its equivalent
• A teaching qualification, e.g. PGCE
• An additional qualification of educational management

Knowledge

• Experience of Teaching Key Stage 2
• A proven track record of excellent teaching and pupil support
• Experience of life in a boarding school

Experience

• Excellent communication and inter-personal skills
• A proven track record of excellent teaching and classroom management skills
• Coaching qualification in school sports, or outdoor adventure