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Head of Psychology at St Andrew’s School

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Industry: Education Management
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. It is fully coeducational and the great majority are boarders. The School has an overtly Christian foundation and sees its overall aim as encouraging young men and women to ‘live and lead with integrity’.
Job Description

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.

Skills and Attributes

The successful candidate should have:

  • Experience in the outstanding delivery of the Psychology curriculum and assessment materials
  • A sense of 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
  • 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
  • High literate and numerate skills, 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 Mathematics 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
Salary: Discuss During Interview
Education: Diploma
Employment Type: Full Time

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