This role is for a Teacher of Mathematics at St Andrew’s Senior School. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring the delivery of excellent Mathematics provision, establishing a culture of excellence, and upholding the school's strong Christian ethos.
St Andrew’s, Turi, is recognized as one of the leading international schools in Africa. Founded in 1931, it is a full boarding school situated on a beautiful 450-acre site on the western slopes of the Rift Valley, Northwest of Nairobi, in a malaria-free zone. The Senior School caters to over 365 students from more than 25 nations. The school operates with a strong Christian foundation and ethos, welcoming children from all faith backgrounds.
Responsibilities
The overarching responsibilities of the role include:
- Promoting the Christian ethos of the school.
- Establishing and developing a culture of excellence.
- Ensuring delivery of excellent Mathematics 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.
Skills and Attributes
The successful candidate should demonstrate the following:
Professional Capabilities
- Excellent knowledge and delivery of the Mathematics curriculum and assessment materials.
- Outstanding understanding of the collection, analysis, and use of data to improve student outcomes.
- Excellent literate and numerate skills, strong proficiency in the use of IT, and a keen eye for detail.
- High work standards evidenced by a consistently thorough, detailed, and organised approach.
- The presence, intellect, tact, and credibility required to represent the School at all levels and to a variety of audiences.
- Vision, creativity, and imagination combined with the ability to understand the strategic vision.
- First class oral and written communication, and presentation skills.
- High levels of discretion and confidentiality.
- The ability to manage and prioritise a diverse workload, to meet deadlines, and to work calmly under pressure.
Personal Qualities
- Purpose, the highest standards of personal integrity, someone who seeks the highest in all they do.
- A strong personal empathy with the School’s Christian ethos.
- A professional demeanor that is supportive, encouraging, compassionate, and inclusive.
- Impressive personal presence and presentation.
Qualifications
- Candidates must possess a BA/BSc/HND qualification.
