Head Teacher - Shining Hope For Communities

 

Job Description

To be responsible for maintaining a high quality of education in line with SHOFCO’s vision, mission and guiding principles; and the overall coordination of the school curriculum, activities and operations to ensure that the school runs efficiently and effectively on a day to day basis.

Key Responsibilities / Duties/ Tasks

HR Related task

• Coach, mentor, and evaluate the performance of the whole faculty.
• Develop a long-range in-service plan for the faculty in collaboration with the Education Management team.
• Manage HR efforts – including education staff management, administration, and recruitment
• Deal with queries and complaint procedures.
• Train, supervise and motivate faculty and auxiliary staff.
• Provide administrative support to an academic team of teachers.

Planning, budgeting and other administrative related tasks

• Manage budget and ensure financial systems are followed – including creating a yearly budget and managing it accordingly
• Develop and administer the general school routine, and coordinate all activities within the school.
• Manage supply acquisition, purchasing goods and equipment’s required and processing invoices – ensuring efficient usage of school resources.
• Manage other administrative duties related to running the school
• Oversee record keeping
• Education program reporting and supporting advancement team when needed

Academic Related Tasks

• Oversee proper implementation of SHOFCO Curriculum using recommended teaching methodologies.
• Ability to offer teacher training on curriculum design, implementation and evaluation.
• Collect, analyze, share and interpret internal and external school assessment data and ensure the data is used strategically to improve student academic performance.
• Oversee planning, execution and analysis of intervention programs targeted at needs of diverse academic subgroups.
• Identify intellectual, physical, social and emotional needs affecting student’s success in school in collaboration with teachers, students, parents and social worker.
• Encourage and initiate continuous improvement in curriculum and teaching methods.
• Maintain high levels of quality assurance that include course evaluation and course approval procedures

Other

• Ensure that the programs of the school are consistent with the vision, mission, and guiding principles of SHOFCO schools.
• Maintain effective communication to keep staff, students and parents properly informed.
• Maintain an educational philosophy and school climate which encourages a cooperative and participatory attitude on the part of all teachers and students.
• Manage and develop external partnerships and represent the school in interactions with government officials – this includes welcoming external visitors to school
• Contribute to policy and planning
• Review and implementation of school policies
• Handle relations with parents, students, employers and the community.
• Oversee variety of educational or social activities.
• Draft and interpret regulations.
• Stay up to date with changes in the Kenyan education sector and work to ensure all ministry requirements are met
• Ensuring the safety of all children in the institution/programme

Job Competencies (Knowledge, Experience and Attributes / Skills).

Academic Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree in Education or any related field

Professional Qualification

• P1, Diploma , Higher Diploma or Bachelors degree in Primary Education

 Other requirements (unique/job specific)

• Must be registered with Teachers Service Commission (TSC)
• 8 Years Experience and training in student centred approach to education that encourages exploration, inquiry, problem-solving and real world thinking skills
• Trained on CBC
• Experience working with primary school and/or middle school children
• 4 Years Experience in school administration
• Knowledge of school administrative processes and national educational regulations

Functional Skills

• Proven communication and influencing skills
• Organization management
• Proven ability to coach, motivate and build strong relationships
• Computer literacy
• Analytical skills
• Leadership skills

Behavioral Competencies/Attributes

• Strategic thinking
• Adaptability and decisiveness
• Honesty and integrity
• Initiative and enthusiasm
• Openness and sound judgement
• Firm and objective

How To Apply

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our organization, all interested applicants should send their applications together with a detailed Cover letter and CV to recruitment@shininghopeforcommunities.org with a clear subject line “Head Teacher”. Female candidates are highly encouraged to apply. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Applications should reach us no later than 28th January 2024. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.