Head Teacher at Lutheran World Federation

The Lutheran World Federation

  • Nairobi
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 1 day ago
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Overall management of schools.
  • Planning & coordinating school activities in consultation with BOM, PA, teachers, learners and education managers.
  • Oversee the implementation of curriculum especially CBC.
  • Management and maintenance of school infrastructure and resources.
  • Create a safe environment for learning by promoting CFS policy, CP&SG policy and adherence to TSC and organizational code of conduct.
  • Management of school finances in accordance with organizational policies and values.
  • Coordination with the M.O.E., UNHCR and partners to ensure provision of quality pre and primary education.
  • Management of staff.
  • Ensure equal distribution of teaching and learning resources to teachers and leaners.
  • Classroom teaching.
  • Timely preparation and submission of reports (weekly, monthly, situational and termly reports).
  • Promote high standard of discipline.
  • Admission of learners-promote inclusiveness and equity.
  • Custodian of school records.
  • Secretary to BOM.
  • Promote education for girls.
  • Promote education technology.
  • Oversee internal and external assessments (formative and summative).
  • Create awareness on emerging issues e.g. GBV, PSEA, FGM HIV/AIDS, early pregnancies and drug abuse.
  • Oversee implementation of psychosocial support.
  • Promote linkages between teachers, parents and the community.
  • Oversee the school’s meals program and teachers’ lunches.
  • Chair staff meetings.
  • Oversee election of children’s government.
  • Oversee administration of national exams.
  • Assigning duties and responsibilities to teachers.
  • Oversee formation of and adherence to school rules and regulations.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
  • Deputy head teachers
  • Teacher tutors
  • Teachers
  • School support staff.
Education/Professional Designations/Experience:
  • Must have at least a P1 teacher training certificate or a Degree in Education (Arts, Sciences) from a recognized university or teacher training college.
  • Must be registered as a teacher by the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) with a valid TSC registration certificate.
  • Must have served as primary school teacher in a refugee camp set up or in an informal settlement either rural or urban for a minimum period of three (3) years.
  • Demonstrate ability to supervise, mentor and provide professional support to other teachers;
  • Experience in a similar role will an added advantage.
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