Head Teacher

Position Summary
The Head Teacher will be responsible for the pedagogical, curricular and administrative leadership and management of the senior section of the Academy and will support the school’s positioning as an IB World School of excellence, working towards making it an integral part of the AKAN one school vision. S/he will drive the academic and extra-curricular programmes at the school, provide leadership and oversee day-to-day operations of the school.

Key Responsibilities

• In consultation with the 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.

The requirements

Qualifications and 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.