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, at an altitude of 2500m. The School 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 from over 25 nations.
Role Overview
The Teacher of English is responsible for ensuring the delivery of excellent English provision at the Senior School level. The successful candidate will foster a culture of excellence, use data to improve outcomes, and support the school's Christian ethos.
Key Responsibilities
Promoting the Christian ethos of the school.
Establishing and developing a culture of excellence within the English department.
Ensuring delivery of excellent English 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 students.
Skills and Attributes
Experience in the outstanding delivery of the English curriculum and assessment materials.
A sense of purpose and the highest standards of personal integrity.
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 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.
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 and work calmly under pressure.
Qualifications
A Bachelor's degree (BA/BSc) in English or Education, or equivalent (HND).
Professional teaching qualification/certification.
Proven experience in curriculum delivery and student assessment.
