The role of Head of Art at St Andrew’s School, Turi, is crucial for maintaining and enhancing the reputation and delivery of artistic excellence within the Senior School. The position requires a leader who is deeply empathetic with the School’s Christian ethos and capable of operating at a strategic level while managing the Art department.
The School
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 (making it malaria free). The wonderful climate makes it one of the most sought-after places to live in Kenya.
St Andrew’s 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 (The Prep School has 230 students) from over 25 nations, with the majority hailing from Africa. The School’s distinctive Christian character is evident in all aspects of School life, with children from all faith backgrounds welcome.
Responsibilities
The overarching responsibilities of the role include:
Establishing and developing a culture of excellence.
Ensuring the reputation and delivery of artistic excellence at the Senior School.
Developing and improving the overall quality of art provision.
Facilitating the integration of art within the broader scope of the Senior School.
Leading and managing the art department.
Promoting the Christian ethos of the school.
Skills and Attributes
The successful candidate will have:
Personal Qualities: Purpose, the highest standards of personal integrity, and a strong personal empathy with the School’s Christian ethos.
Professional Demeanor: Supportive, encouraging, compassionate, and inclusive professional demeanor.
Presence and Communication: Impressive personal presence and presentation, coupled with first-class oral and written communication and presentation skills. The presence, intellect, tact, and credibility to represent the School at all levels and to a variety of audiences.
Technical & Organizational Skills: A passion for Art, above-average literacy, numeracy, and IT skills, and a keen eye for detail.
Work Standards: High work standards evidenced by a consistently thorough, detailed, and organised approach.
Strategic & Management Skills: Vision, creativity, and imagination combined with the ability to operate at a strategic level.
Department Management: The ability to plan and organize art showcases and exhibitions, as well as the ability to organize art trips and visits.
Confidentiality & Resilience: High levels of discretion and confidentiality, and the ability to manage and prioritise a diverse workload, meet deadlines, and work calmly under pressure.
Qualifications
Candidates should hold a BA/BSc/HND qualification.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified applicants should apply through the St Andrew’s School job portal on BambooHR.
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