Head Teacher

Key responsibilities

• School leadership and administration.
• Provide overall leadership and management of the school's daily operations in line with its vision, mission and values.
• Develop and implement the school's strategic and annual plans, policies and procedures.
• Oversee school resources, including budgets, facilities and records, and report regularly to the Board of Management.
• Curriculum implementation.
• Lead and monitor implementation of the Competency-Based Education (CBE), ensuring schemes of work, lesson plans and assessments meet required standards.
• Track learner performance and use assessment data to improve teaching and learning outcomes.
• Ensure compliance with KNEC assessment requirements and Ministry of Education guidelines.
• Learner and staff discipline.
• Establish and enforce a clear code of conduct that promotes a safe, orderly and caring learning environment.
• Handle learner discipline matters fairly, in line with the Basic Education Act and child-protection principles.
• Manage teacher and staff conduct, attendance and performance, addressing disciplinary issues promptly and fairly.
• Mentoring and coaching teachers.
• Mentor, coach and support teachers to improve classroom practice and professional growth.
• Conduct regular lesson observations and provide constructive feedback.
• Identify training needs and coordinate continuous professional development.
• Government and regulatory liaison.
• Work with the Ministry of Education, TSC, county education officials and other government agencies on registration, inspections, returns and compliance.
• Liaise with the Ministry of Health and local health authorities on learner health, hygiene, sanitation, school feeding and public health compliance.
• Parent and stakeholder relations.
• Build and maintain strong, positive relationships with parents, guardians, the Board of Management, the community and partners.
• Communicate regularly with parents on learner progress, welfare and school matters, and handle concerns professionally.
• Represent the school at official, community and professional forums.
• School growth and enrolment.
• Drive school growth by developing and implementing marketing strategies to attract new learners.
• Ensure retention of current learners through quality education, learner welfare and parent satisfaction.
• Promote and grow new admissions through parent referrals and a strong school reputation in the community.

Candidate requirements

• Location Nairobi
• Job Field Education / Teaching / Training &nbsp.
• Salary Range KSh 50,000 - KSh 100,000/month.
• Our client, a reputable private primary school in Nairobi, is seeking a visionary, dedicated and results-oriented Headteacher to provide strategic and day-to-day leadership of the school.

Required skills