School Principal

The School Principal role is based at All Saints’ Cathedral Church (ASC), which serves as the Provincial Cathedral of the Anglican Church of Kenya and the Diocesan Cathedral of All Saints’ Cathedral Diocese in Nairobi. The Cathedral has a rich history dating back 105 years since it was established in 1917, and it is a landmark house of worship attracting a diverse and cosmopolitan congregation.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide strong leadership in implementing school programs, curriculum, and co-curricular activities to meet educational goals.
• Interpret and ensure adherence to Ministry of Education policies and directives.
• Develop benchmarks to measure school performance and lead continuous improvement initiatives.
• Manage enrolment and retention by planning capacity, marketing the school, and meeting revenue targets.
• Oversee staffing needs, including allocation of subjects, identifying gaps, and supporting recruitment and induction.
• Implement effective strategies to improve academic performance.
• Set staff performance targets and conduct appraisals.
• Coach, mentor, and support teachers and learners to maximize their potential.
• Uphold discipline standards for staff and students in line with school policies.
• Cultivate a culture of excellence, professionalism, and Christian values.
• Engage effectively with students, teachers, parents, and stakeholders.
• Advise and implement decisions from the School Board on academic and disciplinary matters.
• Manage day-to-day school operations, including preparation of annual budgets.
• Maintain school records, documentation, and institutional memory.
• Oversee school infrastructure and advise on maintenance, improvements, and projects.
• Chair staff meetings and attend education-related forums.
• Supervise curricular and co-curricular activities.
• Support spiritual growth initiatives in collaboration with the Chaplain.
• Serve as Secretary to BOM/PTF meetings and represent the school in relevant forums.
• Any other duty as may be assigned by the Provost or his delegatee from time to time.

Skills and Knowledge

• Strong leadership and management abilities
• Effective mentoring and coaching skills
• Sound decision-making and analytical skills
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Strong stakeholder management capability
• Computer literacy

Academic and Professional Qualifications

• Bachelor of Education degree
• At least 8 years of teaching experience, including a minimum of 5 years as a Principal and at least 3 years in a leadership role such as Deputy Principal or Senior Teacher, with a proven record of strong performance.
• Must be registered by TSC
• Ability to handle other learning areas such as Mathematics, will be an added advantage