Job Summary
The M-PESA Foundation Academy is seeking to recruit dynamic and visionary individuals with exceptional skills, who are already experienced in the various International Baccalaureate curricula mentioned , to take responsibility in the following areas:CAS Coordinator.
Minimum Qualification:Bachelor
Experience Level:Mid level
Experience Length:3 years
Job Description
Established on a modern campus of 75 acres, 45 kilometers outside
Nairobi, the M-PESA Foundation Academy is a state of the art,
coeducational and residential secondary school offering both the Kenyan
National Curriculum and the International Baccalaureate Career related
Programme (IBCP).
The Academy is a candidate school for the International Baccalaureate
Diploma Program (IBDP) and the Middle Years Program (MYP). Driven by
leadership, entrepreneurship, technology and innovation, the Academy
serves talented but economically disadvantaged students with
demonstrated leadership potential.
M-PESA Foundation Academy offers a world class, well rounded learning
environment to develop future leaders. The Academy places great
emphasis on the holistic development of learners not just in academics
but also in technology, music, sports, the arts, outdoor pursuits and
community service. Learners are exposed to the latest technology as part
of the day-to-day teaching and the school prides itself in moulding
future leaders and entrepreneurs.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE CAS COORDINATOR
Department:Faculty
Reports to:IB Coordinator
PURPOSE OF THE ROLE:To ensure the complete and
effective organisation and administration of Creativity, Activity and
Service in the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP).
It is expected that the CAS Coordinator will be on the fore front in
the implementation and advancement of the CAS programme by playing the
following roles:
Familiarize students, colleagues, parents and the wider community with CAS
Promote the importance of CAS to students, colleagues, parents and the wider community
Identify safety issues (risk assessment and child protection)
Develop a school-specific CAS handbook and resources
Administer the CAS budget and manage CAS records and reports
Periodically engage in interviews with students
Report on student progress to school and parents
Promote and publicize student achievements in CAS
Develop and maintain CAS policy statements
Provide leadership for the CAS team
Provide professional development and supervise CAS advisers where appropriate
Inform and work with CAS supervisors where appropriate
Ensure consistency across the programme through ongoing contact with CAS advisers and supervisors
Inform and work with outside providers in their involvement in CAS experiences
Report completion/non-completion of CAS to the IB on IBIS.
The CAS coordinator will also work directly with the CAS students (if there are no CAS advisers) to:
Educate students on all aspects of the CAS programme
Educate students on the meaning and purpose of the CAS learning outcomes
Assist students with clarifying and developing the attributes of the IB learner profile
Support students in understanding ethical concerns and international-mindedness
Develop purposeful reflection skills through individual interviews,
group discussions and teaching strategies (see the CAS teacher
support material (CAS TSM) for examples)
Provide feedback on student reflections
Assist students in identifying personal and group goals
Discuss goals and achievements in regular meetings
Provide ongoing guidance and support to students
Monitor the range and balance of experiences undertaken by individuals
Advise and monitor progress towards meeting the CAS learning outcomes
Periodically review students’ CAS portfolios
Meet each student in three formal documented interviews.
Ensure that students maintain academic integrity.
Support the IB Diploma Coordinator through roles assigned as necessary.
Application Procedure:
Please send your applications to
**********t later than7th October,
2020stating clearly on the email subject line and on your application
letter reference line, which role you are applying for. Please note,
only soft copy/ email applications to the address provided will be
accepted. No hard copy applications will be accepted or received.
Kindly include in your application copies of your academic and
professional certificates, testimonials, certificate of good conduct,
and detailed CV, contact details as well as names and contacts
(telephone and e-mail address) of three (3) professional referees.
