Job Description
The Role
The Senior School Deputy Head (Academic), reporting to the Head, is a vital member of the
Senior Leadership Team and leads the Academic Management Team (AMT).
The Deputy Head (Academic) is responsible to the Head for the academic leadership and
management of the Senior School. He/She is expected to be a skilled classroom practitioner
with a love of learning, who models excellent teaching.
The ideal candidate will join a thriving and well established school that seeks the highest for
every student, regardless of ability. The school has a CAT entry requirement of 105. The
successful candidate should be able to offer teaching up to A-level in one of our core subjects.
As a full boarding school, St Andrew’s is committed to providing a vibrant co-curricular and
boarding program to which all staff contribute. The successful candidate will be part of the
weekend senior management duty team.
The successful candidate will commence employment on 1 September 2024.
Person Specification
Working at St Andrew’s, Turi, is an exciting and dynamic experience. Our desire is to recruit committed
and resourceful staff, who are looking to not only develop their skills and leadership capacities, but also
embrace new experiences and challenges.
Essential to working with us are:
The need to be able to support the School's aims and Christian ethos
A clear passion for academic success
A proven track record of improving academic results
A good degree in your teaching subject and relevant teaching experience (minimum 5 years)
Experience of an independent boarding school
A strong work ethic and experience of leading a successful team
Beyond that we want staff who are committed to allowing students to thrive; first-class communicators;
passionate about education and the students they teach; creative and diligent in their planning; and, given
life in a full boarding school, are adaptable, energetic and resilient.
Above all, what matters is a commitment to help us provide a world-class education for our students.
Terms and Conditions
Remuneration
There is a generous overall remuneration package as detailed below (the cost of living in
Kenya is lower than in the UK):
Salary: The successful applicant will be placed on the Turi Deputy Heads Pay Scale.
Accommodation: suitable rent free accommodation will be provided as a taxable
benefit. Domestic and gardening help is arranged by the School, but paid for, at local
rates, by the applicant.
School fees (where applicable): there is a 100% fee remission for staff children
throughout the School; places are subject to the School’s normal entry requirements.
Fee remission is a taxable benefit.
Medical care: all members of staff and their families (below 18 yrs) are covered
under a comprehensive insurance scheme.
Pension: the School operates a defined contribution pension scheme in which the
employer and employee each contribute 6% of the monthly salary. For employees
leaving Kenya at the end of their contract the full value of the contributions, plus
accumulated interest, can be withdrawn from the scheme.
Relocation: outward and return flights for the applicant, and for his/her spouse and
dependent children [up to the age of 18] as applicable, together with a freight
allowance, at the beginning and end of the contract period, are paid for by the School.
This is applicable to staff recruited from outside the country.
Meals: these are provided during term time as a taxable benefit.
Facilities: extensive recreational facilities are open to use by staff and their families.
The onsite Phoenix Club, serving a wide range of food and beverages, acts as a
wonderful social hub for the staff community and their families throughout the year.
Hours of work and holiday entitlement
The role is full-time and includes working in the evening and at weekends as required, as well
as at times during the school holidays. The successful applicant will be expected to take a full
and active part in the boarding life of the School. As a British curriculum school, the academic
year commences in September and holidays are broadly in line with British independent
schools.
Safeguarding
St Andrew’s School, Turi is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and
expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
The successful applicant will undertake their role and responsibilities in accordance with St Andrew’s
School’s Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy and Guidelines and will be required to undergo all
checks relevant to the post.