Jan 14, St Andrew School Assistant Head Academic Jobs in Kenya

The Position

The Assistant Head Academic (AHA), reporting to the Deputy Head Academic, is a member of the Senior School Management Team (SSMT) and a leading member of the Academic Management Team.

Alongside duties connected to being a member of the SSMT, responsibilities of the AHA include managing and leading on data analysis, timetabling, assessments, reporting and cover, as well as line managing different academic teams, including Exams. The successful candidate will be well supported in their post, and will be offered quality continuing professional development as they grow in their role and their leadership.

Please note that, while this is a significant whole school responsibility, the successful candidate will also have up to a 0.7 teaching timetable. With departing staff teaching Mathematics, History and Psychology (teaching posts to be advertised separately), an ability to teach one of these would be an advantage – but for the right candidate there is flexibility.

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.

Skills and Attributes

The successful candidate will have:

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 supportive, encouraging, compassionate and inclusive professional demeanor

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:

Establishing and developing a culture of excellence

Ensuring the reputation and delivery of academic excellence at the Senior School

Developing and improving the overall quality of academic provision

Facilitating the integration of the academic programme within the broader scope of the Senior School

Ensuring accurate reporting data and identifying trends to improve academic outcomes for all

Promoting the Christian ethos of the school

How to Apply

For more information and job application details, see; St Andrew School Assistant Head Academic Jobs in Kenya

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