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Salary: KES 135,000-160,000
Our client, Jalaram Academy, is seeking an experienced and accomplished Headteacher (Preparatory Section), to provide strategic, academic, operational, pastoral and administrative leadership at its school in Kisumu, Kenya. The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining high standards of teaching and learning, overseeing effective curriculum implementation, supporting professional excellence among teaching staff, strengthening student welfare and safeguarding practices and ensuring the efficient management of the Preparatory Section. The role requires an education professional with substantial experience in preparatory school leadership, a sound understanding of the Pearson Edexcel curriculum, including the iPLSC syllabus, and the ability to translate academic expectations into measurable improvements in learner achievement, teaching quality and overall school performance. Working closely with the Senior Principal, Heads of Department, teachers, parents and other stakeholders, the Headteacher will contribute to an inclusive, nurturing and internationally minded learning environment that promotes academic achievement, character development and the holistic growth of every learner.
Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) and MA/MSc qualifications, as specified in the employer's recruitment profile.
Registration with the Teachers Service Commission (TSC).
A minimum of five years' experience as a Preparatory Head or Headteacher.
Knowledge of the Pearson Edexcel iPLSC syllabus and its implementation within an international school setting.
Demonstrable experience in academic leadership, curriculum supervision and staff management.
Ability to oversee academic performance, quality assurance and learner support.
Capacity to support effective teaching of Mathematics and Science at Key Stage 2 level.
Essential Professional Competencies
The successful candidate should demonstrate:
Strong academic and instructional leadership.
Sound judgement and effective decision-making.
Excellent interpersonal, communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
Ability to supervise, coach and develop teaching teams.
Competence in curriculum monitoring, academic assessment and performance analysis.
Understanding of student safeguarding, welfare and behaviour management.
Strong organisational, planning and administrative capabilities.
Ability to manage competing academic and operational priorities.
High professional integrity, accountability and commitment to educational excellence.
A collaborative approach to working with staff, parents and school leadership.
Provide overall academic leadership and oversee curriculum implementation across the Preparatory Section.
Guide Heads of Department in curriculum planning, lesson delivery, assessments, moderation and academic reporting.
Monitor curriculum coverage, progression and continuity across all subjects and year groups.
Ensure teaching and assessment practices meet Pearson Edexcel requirements and the Academy's academic standards.
Lead academic improvement initiatives and targeted intervention programmes.
Monitor learner attainment, progress and achievement through assessment data and academic performance reviews.
Analyse Pearson Edexcel iPLSC examination results and develop appropriate academic improvement plans.
Oversee the development, implementation and periodic review of the School Homework Policy.
Promote differentiated instruction, inclusive education and effective learner support.
Support the integration of appropriate educational technologies and innovative teaching practices.
Establish and implement annual and termly academic quality assurance schedules.
Oversee lesson observations, classroom walk-throughs, learner exercise-book reviews and other monitoring activities.
Evaluate lesson preparation, teaching methodologies, learner engagement, classroom management and assessment practices.
Monitor curriculum implementation, marking standards, constructive feedback and learner responses to feedback.
Review schemes of work, lesson plans, assessment records, curriculum maps and teachers' professional documentation.
Work with the Head of Department responsible for academics to identify improvement areas and implement corrective measures.
Track the effectiveness of academic interventions and use findings to inform professional development.
Provide leadership, direction, supervision and professional support to Heads of Department across academic and co-curricular areas.
Coordinate departmental meetings, performance reviews and progress assessments.
Monitor departmental targets, action plans, curriculum delivery and learner achievement.
Strengthen accountability, consistency and collaboration across departments.
Support departmental leadership in implementing academic improvements and professional development initiatives.
Oversee the preparation of annual teaching responsibility schedules, teaching-load allocations and class teacher assignments.
Supervise duty rosters, committee responsibilities, co-curricular staff allocations and school timetables.
Conduct and coordinate termly and annual teacher performance appraisals.
Provide coaching, mentoring and professional guidance to teaching staff.
Identify staff development needs and coordinate appropriate Continuous Professional Development programmes.
Lead academic and operational staff meetings while promoting professionalism, accountability and effective teamwork.
Support teacher wellbeing, performance management and professional growth.
Develop and periodically review the Academy's New Teachers' Manual.
Prepare and coordinate induction programmes for newly appointed teaching staff.
Orient new employees on curriculum requirements, safeguarding procedures, school policies and professional standards.
Monitor the integration and performance of newly recruited staff during their probationary period.
Promote a safe, inclusive and supportive learning environment for all learners.
Lead the implementation and periodic review of child protection and safeguarding policies.
Ensure staff understand and consistently apply safeguarding procedures.
Oversee student behaviour management systems and intervention programmes.
Monitor learner attendance, punctuality, discipline and welfare.
Work with teachers and parents to address behavioural, pastoral and safeguarding concerns.
Encourage responsible citizenship, self-discipline, character development and positive student leadership.
Ensure safeguarding requirements are upheld across classroom instruction, school events, trips and co-curricular activities.
Coordinate the preparation and implementation of annual and termly school calendars.
Oversee the daily academic and operational administration of the Preparatory Section.
Ensure school policies and procedures are implemented consistently.
Advise on the procurement, allocation and effective utilisation of teaching and learning resources.
Oversee implementation of the School Uniform Policy and related standards.
Supervise staff scheduling, leave arrangements, attendance and continuity of essential school operations.
Support effective use and management of school facilities.
Oversee student clubs, enrichment programmes and learner participation in school houses.
Coordinate inter-house and inter-school competitions.
Supervise programmes involving sports, performing arts, music, drama, STEM, debate, public speaking and academic competitions.
Allocate responsibilities to relevant members of staff and monitor programme delivery.
Promote teamwork, creativity, confidence, leadership and holistic learner development.
Ensure co-curricular activities meet the academy's educational, safety and safeguarding standards.
Plan and coordinate educational visits, excursions and residential learning programmes, including Key Stage 2 activities.
Prepare activity proposals, staffing arrangements, logistics plans and post-event evaluations.
Liaise with parents, teaching staff and external service providers.
Conduct and review risk assessments for school trips, sports, swimming, competitions, clubs and other activities.
Ensure effective implementation of health, safety and safeguarding measures.
Maintain appropriate risk assessment records and documentation.
Oversee implementation of school examination policies and procedures.
Coordinate examination planning, timetables, invigilation, administration and security.
Ensure assessments are appropriately moderated and learner results are accurately recorded and reported.
Lead examination performance reviews and analysis meetings.
Identify learning gaps and coordinate improvement programmes arising from assessment findings.
Guide Heads of Department on examination preparation, assessment standards and regulatory requirements.
Participate in learner admissions processes, including interviews, assessments and review of admission documentation.
Make recommendations on admissions in accordance with academy requirements.
Participate in recruitment and selection interviews for teaching and non-teaching positions.
Support the onboarding and induction of newly appointed employees.
Coordinate Year 1 and Year 3 orientation programmes for learners and parents.
Develop appropriate orientation schedules, presentations and supporting materials.
Organise parent-teacher consultation meetings, curriculum briefings, parent orientation sessions and academic progress discussions.
Communicate relevant information on learner performance, behaviour, attendance, safeguarding and welfare.
Prepare and deliver academic and operational presentations to parents.
Address parental concerns professionally and constructively.
Promote productive relationships between the school, parents and the wider educational community.
Prepare and submit fortnightly reports to the Senior Principal.
Provide timely updates on academic performance, staff management, safeguarding, examinations, learner welfare, school operations and co-curricular activities.
Maintain accurate academic, operational and administrative documentation.
Submit proposed activities, budgets, risk assessments and logistical plans for approval before implementation.
Ensure school programmes and initiatives are undertaken within the Academy's established reporting and approval structures.
In addition to the leadership and management responsibilities, the successful candidate will undertake direct teaching duties within Key Stage 2, including:
Teaching Mathematics and Science.
Preparing lesson plans and schemes of work.
Modelling effective classroom teaching practices.
Assessing learner progress and providing constructive feedback.
Supporting learners who require academic intervention.
Maintaining accurate assessment and learner progress records.
Contribute to whole-school strategic planning and institutional improvement.
Lead academic and operational improvement initiatives within the Preparatory Section.
Monitor implementation of annual development plans.
Promote high standards of professionalism, innovation, integrity and accountability.
Advise the Senior Principal and School Leadership Team on areas requiring intervention or strategic improvement.
Represent the Academy professionally in interactions with staff, parents and other stakeholders.
Key Performance Deliverables
The role includes responsibility for coordinating and maintaining important academic and operational records, reports and planning documents, including:
Annual and termly school calendars.
Teaching responsibility schedules, duty rosters and timetables.
Teacher appraisal and professional development reports.
Curriculum monitoring and academic quality assurance reports.
Pearson Edexcel iPLSC performance analysis and improvement plans.
Child protection and safeguarding procedures.
Homework and examination policy implementation.
New teacher induction plans and professional guidance materials.
Student orientation and enrichment programme schedules.
Parent consultation and academic briefing materials.
Risk assessments and educational trip documentation.
Behaviour management, learner welfare and school improvement reports.
Fortnightly reports submitted to the Senior Principal.
Health insurance.