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Director of Studies – Thika, Kenya
Thika Town Central Details Number of Positions 1 Years Experience 10 years Minimum Qualification Masters Job Level Executive level Work Type Full time Company Industry Education Employer Summit Recruitment & Search Description
The M-PESA Foundation Academy is seeking to recruit a dynamic and visionary individual with exceptional leadership skills, who is already experienced in the various International Baccalaureate curricula, to take up this school leadership role as Director of Studies.
The M-PESA Foundation Academy established on a modern campus of 75 acres, 45 kilometres outside Nairobi, is a state of the art, coeducational and fully residential secondary International Baccalaureate World School. The Academy offers both the IB Diploma Programme and the IB Career-Related Programme, in addition, we are a candidate school for the IB Middle Years Programme. Driven by leadership, entrepreneurship, technology and innovation, the Academy serves talented but economically disadvantaged students with demonstrated academic and leadership potential.
Key Responsibilities:
Work as a collaborative & supportive member of the Academy Executive Committee in its planning, implementation, monitoring and reviewing strategic & operational plan. Coordinate & drive all processes related to, not only meeting but exceeding the requirements & expectations of the International Baccalaureate Organisation. Oversee the management & delivery of a dynamic, modern, seamless curriculum that leverages the best use of technology to enhance teaching & learning. Take ownership of the development of innovative programs that nature leadership and entrepreneurial skills. Drive the application for, & sustainability of, international educational affiliations. Develop the Academy's international recognition. Promote research into & implementation of pedagogical best practice within but not limited to the IB Curricula. Ensure student improvement & achievement across all learning areas. Oversee the design & implementation of professional & continuous learning opportunities for faculty staff. Oversee the management of all faculty staff. Take responsibility for faculty staff performance management & appraisal system. Plan, implement, monitor & take full responsibility for budgets in all areas of teaching & learning. Work closely with the human resource department in the recruitment of teachers & other key personnel in faculty. Oversee & drive student achievement intervention plan. In collaboration with the Head of Student life, ensure the necessary child safeguarding & protection training, policies and approaches are implemented & monitored.
Qualification:
Must have a master’s degree in Education or equivalent. At least 10 years of leadership & teaching experience in an IB World School. Experience with co-curricular youth entrepreneurship & Leadership programs. Proven experience in establishing standards of teaching & learning. Ability to develop a curriculum that is innovative and supported by reflective, creative and responsive teaching. Experience in the use of emerging technologies to enhance and extend teaching and learning experiences. Experience in modelling the highest standard of professional practice and interaction with students. Ability to foster a supportive environment for students and staff to realise their full potential.
Monthly gross salary: Generous remuneration package depending on individual skills, qualification and experience.
Position level: Executive Level.
Job Type: Permanent.
Location: Africa.
Deadline: 30th July 2021.
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