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    Teacher of English - Nairobi, Kenya - St Andrew's School

    St Andrew's School
    St Andrew's School Nairobi, Kenya

    1 week ago

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    Full time
    Description

    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 welcomes applications for the role of Teacher of English (Maternity Cover).

    The Teacher of English will report to the Head of Faculty of English and will be a member of the Academic teaching team.


    The successful candidate will join a thriving and well experienced department, achieving excellent results at A level and (I) GCSE.

    They will be expected to teach from Year 9 to Year 11. An ability to teach A Level would be an added advantage. They will also be fully involved in the outstanding Sports and Outdoor Education Provision.


    As a full boarding school, St Andrew's is committed to providing a vibrant co-curricular and boarding programme to which all staff contribute.

    The successful candidate will be an academic tutor and attached to a specific boarding house for duties.


    St Andrew's School is embarking on a major investment in school resources, including the construction of new classrooms, boarding houses and a designated STEAM centre.

    The successful candidate will have a key role in shaping the future of St Andrew's.


    If this position excites you, apply, and I look forward to hearing from you and ask that you bring your passion, energy and innovative ideas that could contribute to our school community.

    In return, we will offer a warm and committed staffroom of highly professional colleagues who delight in guiding our students to seek their highest and students who are committed to improving themselves.

    The School
    St Andrew's, Turi is one of the leading international schools in Africa. Founded in 1931, it has grown to comprise 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 an altitude of 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 Senior School has over 365 students (The Prep School has 230 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
    Working at St Andrew's, Turi, is an exciting and dynamic experience.

    Our desire is to recruit committed and resourceful staff, who are looking to develop their skills and leadership capacities and embrace new experiences and challenges.

    Knowledge and Experience

    Qualifications

    A good degree
    Relevant post graduate study
    A teaching qualification
    An additional qualification of educational management

    Knowledge

    A clear understanding of and affinity for the school's ethos
    Knowledge of the Edexcel examination specification
    Understanding of the British Curriculum

    Experience

    Teaching engaging and challenging English lessons to Y- 11 students
    Teaching of the iGCSE Curriculum
    Planning English lessons to enable all students to thrive and develop, utilizing best practice in planning for assessment for learning and differentiation
    Teaching A Level Curriculum
    Providing meaningful feedback to students, using formative assessment as a guide for future learning
    Working collaboratively in a successful department, learning from colleagues in terms of striving for the best practice.

    Skills and Attributes


    The successful candidate will have:
    Excellent knowledge and delivery of the English curriculum and assessment materials
    Purpose, the highest standards of personal integrity, someone who seeks the highest in all they do
    A strong personal empathy with the School's Christian ethos
    An outstanding understanding of the collection, analysis and use of data to improve student outcomes
    A professional demeanor that is supportive, encouraging, compassionate and inclusive
    Impressive personal presence and presentation
    Excellent literate and numerate skills, be excellent in the use of IT and with a keen eye for detail
    High work standards evidenced by a consistently thorough detailed and organised approach
    The presence, intellect, tact and credibility to represent the School at all levels and to a variety of audiences
    Vision, creativity and imagination combined with the ability to operate at a strategic level
    First class oral and written communication, and presentation skills
    High levels of discretion and confidentiality
    The ability to manage and prioritise a diverse workload, to meet deadlines and to work calmly under pressure

    Responsibilities

    The overarching responsibilities of the role include:
    Promoting the Christian ethos of the School
    Establishing and developing a culture of excellence
    Ensuring delivery of excellent English provision at the Senior School
    Developing and improving the overall quality of academic provision
    Developing and delivering outstanding assessment for learning, in line with school policy
    Ensuring accurate reporting data and identifying trends to improve academic outcomes for all
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