St Andrew’s, Turi is one of the leading international schools in Africa. The School is seeking an exceptional Head of English to lead the English department within the Senior School. St Andrew’s has a strong Christian foundation and ethos, which continues to define and govern the nature and work of the School. The successful candidate will provide leadership, ensuring the delivery of an outstanding English curriculum and contributing to the overall quality of academic provision.
Key Responsibilities
Leadership & Ethos: Promoting the Christian ethos of the school and establishing a culture of excellence within the department.
Academic Provision: Ensuring the delivery of excellent English provision at the Senior School and improving the overall quality of academic outcomes.
Assessment & Data: Developing and delivering outstanding assessment for learning in line with school policy. This includes ensuring accurate reporting data and identifying trends to improve student progress.
Strategic Management: Operating at a strategic level with vision, creativity, and imagination to represent the School at all levels.
Departmental Oversight: Managing and prioritizing a diverse workload, ensuring deadlines are met and the department operates effectively under pressure.
Skills and Attributes
Curriculum Expertise: Experience in the outstanding delivery of the English curriculum and assessment materials.
Personal Integrity: A sense of purpose, high standards of personal integrity, and a professional demeanor (supportive, inclusive, and compassionate).
Christian Ethos: A strong personal empathy with the School’s Christian foundation.
Data Literacy: Outstanding understanding of the collection, analysis, and use of data to improve student outcomes.
Communication: First-class oral and written communication, and presentation skills.
IT Proficiency: Excellent in the use of IT with a keen eye for detail and high literate/numerate skills.
Strategic Ability: The presence, intellect, and tact to represent the School and operate strategically.
Qualifications and Requirements
Minimum of a BA/BSc/HND degree in a relevant field.
Proven experience in delivering high-quality English curriculum and assessments.
Demonstrated ability to lead a team and manage diverse workloads.
High work standards evidenced by a consistently thorough and organized approach.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should apply via the school's career portal at St Andrew’s School on standrewsturi.bamboohr.com. Ensure all applications are submitted before the deadline on February 27, 2026.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should apply online through the St Andrew's School career portal hosted on BambooHR. Go to St Andrew’s School on standrewsturi.bamboohr.com to submit your application officially.
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