Durham School provides a first-class all-around educational experience. All pupils, from age 3 through to 18, enjoy the equality of opportunity necessary to fulfill their potential, are well-prepared for further education and have the confidence to face an ever-changing global environment. To ensure this, Durham School provides a broad and balanced curriculum of GCSEs, iGCSEs and A-Levels and places great emphasis on giving pupils the flexibility to choose the curriculum which best suits them. We are recruiting to fill the following positions below:
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- Lead MFL Teacher
- Lead Music & Drama Teacher
- Lead Humanities (Geography and History) Teacher
- Lead Science Teacher
- Lead English Teacher
- Lead Maths Teacher
- Lead Design Technology Teacher
- PE Teacher
- Deputy Head Pastoral
- KS2 Teacher
- KS1 Teacher
- EYFS Teacher
- Head of EYFS
- Head of Learning Support
- HR Manager
- Admissions Manager
- Method of Application
- Job TypeFull Time
- QualificationBA/BSc/HND
- Experience2 - 5 years
- LocationNairobi
- Job FieldEducation / Teaching 
Summary of Responsibilities and Accountabilities:
- Produce a departmental development plan, updated annually.
- Produce and regularly update schemes of work and curriculum documents.
- Take responsibility for the demands of public examination courses.
- Mark and assess the work of potential entrants to the school as required.
- Maintain regular communication (where appropriate) with Prep School Curriculum Advisors, especially about the transition from Year 6 to Year 7.
- Contribute to the overall curriculum planning of the school.
- Plan and prepare courses and lessons in accordance with published schemes of work.
- Teach the assigned students, including setting and marking of work and assessments in line with school policy.
- Assess, record and report on the development, progress and attainment of students in line with school policy.
- Communicate with parents and inform/consult class teacher, form tutor, Head of Year, Deputy Head and/or Principal as appropriate.
- Maintain records of books and equipment assigned to the department, having due regard to security.
- Coordinate the organisation of trips within the department.
- Promote the welfare and the individual needs of the students assigned, following the requirements of the school’s policies on Rewards, Behaviour Management, Discipline and Sanctions, Health and Safety and Child Protection.
- Report requirements for maintenance and decoration of rooms within the department to the Facilities Manager
- Make a full contribution to whole school initiatives including Open events.
- Contribute to the maintenance of the fabric of classroom and departmental areas through the creation and updating of displays.
- Contribute to the development and maintenance of electronic resources and virtual departmental areas.
- Attend parents’ meetings as appropriate to the year group taught.
- Regularly attend assemblies, department meetings, staff meetings and INSET.
- Undertake a range of general duties to enable the smooth running of the school.
- Actively participate in the school’s programme of extra-curricular activities, events such as assemblies, plays, concerts, workshops, sports days, Open Days, trips and visits and fundraising ventures.
- Act as a Form Tutor, being responsible for morning registration, overseeing and reporting on students’ pastoral and academic progress and being active in helping the students to progress. Teach some aspects of the school’s PSHE programme.
- Maintain high standards of behaviour and safeguard students’ health and safety both on the School premises and during school visits elsewhere.
Other Responsibilities
- To undertake such other duties which may reasonably be regarded as within the nature of the duties/responsibilities/grade of the post.
- The post holder must comply with the School’s Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy
- To undertake other reasonable requests from the Principal
Person Specification
Qualifications, Background and Experience
The successful candidate will:
- Have a good honours degree and a teacher training qualification for the 11-18 age range.
- Have a minimum of 2 years teaching experience, ideally 5 or more years teaching experience.
- Be able to tteach Spanish and French up to IGCSE and one to A Level.
- Have a valid Teacher Services Commission Certificate (if applying from Kenya) or a PGCE,
- Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or a general education degree (for overseas applicants).
- Be a skilled classroom practitioner, having a good subject knowledge and an awareness of teaching methodology.
Personality, Attributes and Skills
- Be in support of the ethos of Durham International School Kenya.
- Be able to work within organisational procedures and meet the required standards for the role.
- Be able to work collaboratively and supportively with school colleagues.
- Be able to relate effectively to parents and to students.
- Be able to communicate clearly and effectively orally and in writing, and have effective ICT skills for both teaching and administration.
- Have a clear understanding of excellence in teaching and learning.
- Be committed to continual personal and professional development and be reflective and able to learn from past experience.
- Be resilient and demonstrate an ability to work well under pressure.
- Display commitment to the protection and safeguarding of children and young people, and be able to form and maintain appropriate relationships.
- Be able to demonstrate an active interest in extra-curricular activities and a willingness to be involved.
- Be able to demonstrate appropriate pastoral skills.
- Be an enthusiastic and passionate educator
- Be a team player.
- Be adventurous, adaptable and excited by new experiences.
- Job TypeFull Time
- QualificationBA/BSc/HND
- Experience2 - 5 years
- LocationNairobi
- Job FieldEducation / Teaching 
Summary of Responsibilities and Accountabilities:
- Produce a departmental development plan, updated annually.
- Produce and regularly update schemes of work and curriculum documents.
- Take responsibility for the demands of public examination courses.
- Mark and assess the work of potential entrants to the school as required.
- Maintain regular communication (where appropriate) with Prep School Curriculum Advisors, especially about the transition from Year 6 to Year 7.
- Contribute to the overall curriculum planning of the school.
- Plan and prepare courses and lessons in accordance with published schemes of work.
- Teach the assigned students, including setting and marking of work and assessments in linewith school policy.
- Assess, record and report on the development, progress and attainment of students in line with school policy.
- Communicate with parents and inform/consult class teacher, form tutor, Head of Year, Deputy Head and/or Principal as appropriate.
- Maintain records of books and equipment assigned to the department, having due regard to security.
- Coordinate the organisation of trips within the department.
- Promote the welfare and the individual needs of the students assigned, following the requirements of the school’s policies on Rewards, Behaviour Management, Discipline and Sanctions, Health and Safety and Child Protection.
- Report requirements for maintenance and decoration of rooms within the department to the Facilities Manager
- Make a full contribution to whole school initiatives including Open events.
- Contribute to the maintenance of the fabric of classroom and departmental areas through the creation and updating of displays.
- Contribute to the development and maintenance of electronic resources and virtual departmental areas.
- Attend parents’ meetings as appropriate to the year group taught.
- Regularly attend assemblies, department meetings, staff meetings and INSET.
- Undertake a range of general duties to enable the smooth running of the school.
- Actively participate in the school’s programme of extra-curricular activities, events such as assemblies, plays, concerts, workshops, sports days, Open Days, trips and visits and fundraising ventures.
- Act as a Form Tutor, being responsible for morning registration, overseeing and reporting on students’ pastoral and academic progress and being active in helping the students to progress. Teach some aspects of the school’s PSHE programme.
- Maintain high standards of behaviour and safeguard students’ health and safety both on the School premises and during school visits elsewhere. '
Other Responsibilities
- To undertake such other duties which may reasonably be regarded as within the nature of the duties/responsibilities/grade of the post.
- The post holder must comply with the School’s Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy.
- To undertake other reasonable requests from the Principal
Person Specification
Qualifications, Background and Experience
The successful candidate will:
- Have a good honours degree and a teacher training qualification for the 11-18 age range.
- Have a minimum of 2 years teaching experience, ideally 5 or more years teaching experience.
- Be able to teach Music and Drama up to IGCSE and one to A Level.
- Have a valid Teacher Services Commission Certificate (if applying from Kenya) or a PGCE,
- Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or a general education degree (for overseas applicants).
- Be a skilled classroom practitioner, having a good subject knowledge and an awareness of teaching methodology.
Personality, Attributes and Skills
- Be in support of the ethos of Durham International School Kenya.
- Be able to work within organisational procedures and meet the required standards for the role.
- Be able to work collaboratively and supportively with school colleagues.
- Be able to relate effectively to parents and to students.
- Be able to communicate clearly and effectively orally and in writing, and have effective ICT skills for both teaching and administration.
- Have a clear understanding of excellence in teaching and learning.
- Be committed to continual personal and professional development and be reflective and able to learn from past experience.
- Be resilient and demonstrate an ability to work well under pressure.
- Display commitment to the protection and safeguarding of children and young people, and be able to form and maintain appropriate relationships.
- Be able to demonstrate an active interest in extra-curricular activities and a willingness to be involved.
- Be able to demonstrate appropriate pastoral skills.
- Be an enthusiastic and passionate educator.
- Be a team player.
- Be adventurous, adaptable and excited by new experiences
- Job TypeFull Time
- QualificationBA/BSc/HND
- Experience2 - 5 years
- LocationNairobi
- Job FieldEducation / Teaching 
Summary of Responsibilities and Accountabilities:
- Produce a departmental development plan, updated annually.
- Produce and regularly update schemes of work and curriculum documents.
- Take responsibility for the demands of public examination courses.
- Mark and assess the work of potential entrants to the school as required.
- Maintain regular communication (where appropriate) with Prep School Curriculum Advisors, especially about the transition from Year 6 to Year 7.
- Contribute to the overall curriculum planning of the school.
- Plan and prepare courses and lessons in accordance with published schemes of work.
- Teach the assigned students, including setting and marking of work and assessments in linewith school policy.
- Assess, record and report on the development, progress and attainment of students in line with school policy.
- Communicate with parents and inform/consult class teacher, form tutor, Head of Year, Deputy Head and/or Principal as appropriate.
- Maintain records of books and equipment assigned to the department, having due regard to security.
- Coordinate the organisation of trips within the department.
- Promote the welfare and the individual needs of the students assigned, following the requirements of the school’s policies on Rewards, Behaviour Management, Discipline and Sanctions, Health and Safety and Child Protection.
- Report requirements for maintenance and decoration of rooms within the department to the Facilities Manager
- Make a full contribution to whole school initiatives including Open events.
- Contribute to the maintenance of the fabric of classroom and departmental areas through the creation and updating of displays.
- Contribute to the development and maintenance of electronic resources and virtual departmental areas.
- Attend parents’ meetings as appropriate to the year group taught.
- Regularly attend assemblies, department meetings, staff meetings and INSET.
- Undertake a range of general duties to enable the smooth running of the school.
- Actively participate in the school’s programme of extra-curricular activities, events such as assemblies, plays, concerts, workshops, sports days, Open Days, trips and visits and fundraising ventures.
- Act as a Form Tutor, being responsible for morning registration, overseeing and reporting on students’ pastoral and academic progress and being active in helping the students to progress. Teach some aspects of the school’s PSHE programme.
- Maintain high standards of behaviour and safeguard students’ health and safety both on the School premises and during school visits elsewhere. '
Other Responsibilities
- To undertake such other duties which may reasonably be regarded as within the nature of the duties/responsibilities/grade of the post.
- The post holder must comply with the School’s Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy.
- To undertake other reasonable requests from the Principal
Person Specification
Qualifications, Background and Experience
The successful candidate will:
- Have a good honours degree and a teacher training qualification for the 11-18 age range.
- Have a minimum of 2 years teaching experience, ideally 5 or more years teaching experience.
- Be able to teach Geography or History up to IGCSE and one to A Level.
- Have a valid Teacher Services Commission Certificate (if applying from Kenya) or a PGCE,
- Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or a general education degree (for overseas applicants).
- Be a skilled classroom practitioner, having a good subject knowledge and an awareness of teaching methodology.
Personality, Attributes and Skills
- Be in support of the ethos of Durham International School Kenya.
- Be able to work within organisational procedures and meet the required standards for the role.
- Be able to work collaboratively and supportively with school colleagues.
- Be able to relate effectively to parents and to students.
- Be able to communicate clearly and effectively orally and in writing, and have effective ICT skills for both teaching and administration.
- Have a clear understanding of excellence in teaching and learning.
- Be committed to continual personal and professional development and be reflective and able to learn from past experience.
- Be resilient and demonstrate an ability to work well under pressure.
- Display commitment to the protection and safeguarding of children and young people, and be able to form and maintain appropriate relationships.
- Be able to demonstrate an active interest in extra-curricular activities and a willingness to be involved.
- Be able to demonstrate appropriate pastoral skills.
- Be an enthusiastic and passionate educator.
- Be a team player.
- Be adventurous, adaptable and excited by new experiences
- Job TypeFull Time
- QualificationBA/BSc/HND
- Experience2 - 5 years
- LocationNairobi
- Job FieldEducation / Teaching 
Summary of Responsibilities and Accountabilities:
- Produce a departmental development plan, updated annually.
- Produce and regularly update schemes of work and curriculum documents.
- Take responsibility for the demands of public examination courses.
- Mark and assess the work of potential entrants to the school as required.
- Maintain regular communication (where appropriate) with Prep School Curriculum Advisors, especially about the transition from Year 6 to Year 7.
- Contribute to the overall curriculum planning of the school.
- Plan and prepare courses and lessons in accordance with published schemes of work.
- Teach the assigned students, including setting and marking of work and assessments in linewith school policy.
- Assess, record and report on the development, progress and attainment of students in line with school policy.
- Communicate with parents and inform/consult class teacher, form tutor, Head of Year, Deputy Head and/or Principal as appropriate.
- Maintain records of books and equipment assigned to the department, having due regard to security.
- Coordinate the organisation of trips within the department.
- Promote the welfare and the individual needs of the students assigned, following the requirements of the school’s policies on Rewards, Behaviour Management, Discipline and Sanctions, Health and Safety and Child Protection.
- Report requirements for maintenance and decoration of rooms within the department to the Facilities Manager
- Make a full contribution to whole school initiatives including Open events.
- Contribute to the maintenance of the fabric of classroom and departmental areas through the creation and updating of displays.
- Contribute to the development and maintenance of electronic resources and virtual departmental areas.
- Attend parents’ meetings as appropriate to the year group taught.
- Regularly attend assemblies, department meetings, staff meetings and INSET.
- Undertake a range of general duties to enable the smooth running of the school.
- Actively participate in the school’s programme of extra-curricular activities, events such as assemblies, plays, concerts, workshops, sports days, Open Days, trips and visits and fundraising ventures.
- Act as a Form Tutor, being responsible for morning registration, overseeing and reporting on students’ pastoral and academic progress and being active in helping the students to progress. Teach some aspects of the school’s PSHE programme.
- Maintain high standards of behaviour and safeguard students’ health and safety both on the School premises and during school visits elsewhere. '
Other Responsibilities
- To undertake such other duties which may reasonably be regarded as within the nature of the duties/responsibilities/grade of the post.
- The post holder must comply with the School’s Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy.
- To undertake other reasonable requests from the Principal
Person Specification
Qualifications, Background and Experience
The successful candidate will:
- Have a good honours degree and a teacher training qualification for the 11-18 age range.
- Have a minimum of 2 years teaching experience, ideally 5 or more years teaching experience.
- Be able to teach all three Sciences up to IGCSE and one to A Level.
- Have a valid Teacher Services Commission Certificate (if applying from Kenya) or a PGCE,
- Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or a general education degree (for overseas applicants).
- Be a skilled classroom practitioner, having a good subject knowledge and an awareness of teaching methodology.
Personality, Attributes and Skills
- Be in support of the ethos of Durham International School Kenya.
- Be able to work within organisational procedures and meet the required standards for the role.
- Be able to work collaboratively and supportively with school colleagues.
- Be able to relate effectively to parents and to students.
- Be able to communicate clearly and effectively orally and in writing, and have effective ICT skills for both teaching and administration.
- Have a clear understanding of excellence in teaching and learning.
- Be committed to continual personal and professional development and be reflective and able to learn from past experience.
- Be resilient and demonstrate an ability to work well under pressure.
- Display commitment to the protection and safeguarding of children and young people, and be able to form and maintain appropriate relationships.
- Be able to demonstrate an active interest in extra-curricular activities and a willingness to be involved.
- Be able to demonstrate appropriate pastoral skills.
- Be an enthusiastic and passionate educator.
- Be a team player.
- Be adventurous, adaptable and excited by new experiences
- Job TypeFull Time
- QualificationBA/BSc/HND
- Experience2 - 5 years
- LocationNairobi
- Job FieldEducation / Teaching 
Summary of Responsibilities and Accountabilities:
- Produce a departmental development plan, updated annually.
- Produce and regularly update schemes of work and curriculum documents.
- Take responsibility for the demands of public examination courses.
- Mark and assess the work of potential entrants to the school as required.
- Maintain regular communication (where appropriate) with Prep School Curriculum Advisors, especially about the transition from Year 6 to Year 7.
- Contribute to the overall curriculum planning of the school.
- Plan and prepare courses and lessons in accordance with published schemes of work.
- Teach the assigned students, including setting and marking of work and assessments in linewith school policy.
- Assess, record and report on the development, progress and attainment of students in line with school policy.
- Communicate with parents and inform/consult class teacher, form tutor, Head of Year, Deputy Head and/or Principal as appropriate.
- Maintain records of books and equipment assigned to the department, having due regard to security.
- Coordinate the organisation of trips within the department.
- Promote the welfare and the individual needs of the students assigned, following the requirements of the school’s policies on Rewards, Behaviour Management, Discipline and Sanctions, Health and Safety and Child Protection.
- Report requirements for maintenance and decoration of rooms within the department to the Facilities Manager
- Make a full contribution to whole school initiatives including Open events.
- Contribute to the maintenance of the fabric of classroom and departmental areas through the creation and updating of displays.
- Contribute to the development and maintenance of electronic resources and virtual departmental areas.
- Attend parents’ meetings as appropriate to the year group taught.
- Regularly attend assemblies, department meetings, staff meetings and INSET.
- Undertake a range of general duties to enable the smooth running of the school.
- Actively participate in the school’s programme of extra-curricular activities, events such as assemblies, plays, concerts, workshops, sports days, Open Days, trips and visits and fundraising ventures.
- Act as a Form Tutor, being responsible for morning registration, overseeing and reporting on students’ pastoral and academic progress and being active in helping the students to progress. Teach some aspects of the school’s PSHE programme.
- Maintain high standards of behaviour and safeguard students’ health and safety both on the School premises and during school visits elsewhere. '
Other Responsibilities
- To undertake such other duties which may reasonably be regarded as within the nature of the duties/responsibilities/grade of the post.
- The post holder must comply with the School’s Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy.
- To undertake other reasonable requests from the Principal
Person Specification
Qualifications, Background and Experience
The successful candidate will:
- Have a good honours degree and a teacher training qualification for the 11-18 age range.
- Have a minimum of 2 years teaching experience, ideally 5 or more years teaching experience.
- Be able to teach English up to IGCSE and A Level.
- Have a valid Teacher Services Commission Certificate (if applying from Kenya) or a PGCE,
- Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or a general education degree (for overseas applicants).
- Be a skilled classroom practitioner, having a good subject knowledge and an awareness of teaching methodology.
Personality, Attributes and Skills
- Be in support of the ethos of Durham International School Kenya.
- Be able to work within organisational procedures and meet the required standards for the role.
- Be able to work collaboratively and supportively with school colleagues.
- Be able to relate effectively to parents and to students.
- Be able to communicate clearly and effectively orally and in writing, and have effective ICT skills for both teaching and administration.
- Have a clear understanding of excellence in teaching and learning.
- Be committed to continual personal and professional development and be reflective and able to learn from past experience.
- Be resilient and demonstrate an ability to work well under pressure.
- Display commitment to the protection and safeguarding of children and young people, and be able to form and maintain appropriate relationships.
- Be able to demonstrate an active interest in extra-curricular activities and a willingness to be involved.
- Be able to demonstrate appropriate pastoral skills.
- Be an enthusiastic and passionate educator.
- Be a team player.
- Be adventurous, adaptable and excited by new experiences
- Job TypeFull Time
- QualificationBA/BSc/HND
- Experience2 - 5 years
- LocationNairobi
- Job FieldEducation / Teaching 
Summary of Responsibilities and Accountabilities:
- Produce a departmental development plan, updated annually.
- Produce and regularly update schemes of work and curriculum documents.
- Take responsibility for the demands of public examination courses.
- Mark and assess the work of potential entrants to the school as required.
- Maintain regular communication (where appropriate) with Prep School Curriculum Advisors, especially about the transition from Year 6 to Year 7.
- Contribute to the overall curriculum planning of the school.
- Plan and prepare courses and lessons in accordance with published schemes of work.
- Teach the assigned students, including setting and marking of work and assessments in linewith school policy.
- Assess, record and report on the development, progress and attainment of students in line with school policy.
- Communicate with parents and inform/consult class teacher, form tutor, Head of Year, Deputy Head and/or Principal as appropriate.
- Maintain records of books and equipment assigned to the department, having due regard to security.
- Coordinate the organisation of trips within the department.
- Promote the welfare and the individual needs of the students assigned, following the requirements of the school’s policies on Rewards, Behaviour Management, Discipline and Sanctions, Health and Safety and Child Protection.
- Report requirements for maintenance and decoration of rooms within the department to the Facilities Manager
- Make a full contribution to whole school initiatives including Open events.
- Contribute to the maintenance of the fabric of classroom and departmental areas through the creation and updating of displays.
- Contribute to the development and maintenance of electronic resources and virtual departmental areas.
- Attend parents’ meetings as appropriate to the year group taught.
- Regularly attend assemblies, department meetings, staff meetings and INSET.
- Undertake a range of general duties to enable the smooth running of the school.
- Actively participate in the school’s programme of extra-curricular activities, events such as assemblies, plays, concerts, workshops, sports days, Open Days, trips and visits and fundraising ventures.
- Act as a Form Tutor, being responsible for morning registration, overseeing and reporting on students’ pastoral and academic progress and being active in helping the students to progress. Teach some aspects of the school’s PSHE programme.
- Maintain high standards of behaviour and safeguard students’ health and safety both on the School premises and during school visits elsewhere. '
Other Responsibilities
- To undertake such other duties which may reasonably be regarded as within the nature of the duties/responsibilities/grade of the post.
- The post holder must comply with the School’s Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy.
- To undertake other reasonable requests from the Principal
Person Specification
Qualifications, Background and Experience
The successful candidate will:
- Have a good honours degree and a teacher training qualification for the 11-18 age range.
- Have a minimum of 2 years teaching experience, ideally 5 or more years teaching experience.
- Be able to teach Mathematics up to IGCSE and A Level.
- Have a valid Teacher Services Commission Certificate (if applying from Kenya) or a PGCE,
- Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or a general education degree (for overseas applicants).
- Be a skilled classroom practitioner, having a good subject knowledge and an awareness of teaching methodology.
Personality, Attributes and Skills
- Be in support of the ethos of Durham International School Kenya.
- Be able to work within organisational procedures and meet the required standards for the role.
- Be able to work collaboratively and supportively with school colleagues.
- Be able to relate effectively to parents and to students.
- Be able to communicate clearly and effectively orally and in writing, and have effective ICT skills for both teaching and administration.
- Have a clear understanding of excellence in teaching and learning.
- Be committed to continual personal and professional development and be reflective and able to learn from past experience.
- Be resilient and demonstrate an ability to work well under pressure.
- Display commitment to the protection and safeguarding of children and young people, and be able to form and maintain appropriate relationships.
- Be able to demonstrate an active interest in extra-curricular activities and a willingness to be involved.
- Be able to demonstrate appropriate pastoral skills.
- Be an enthusiastic and passionate educator.
- Be a team player.
- Be adventurous, adaptable and excited by new experiences
- Job TypeFull Time
- QualificationBA/BSc/HND
- Experience2 - 5 years
- LocationNairobi
- Job FieldEducation / Teaching 
Summary of Responsibilities and Accountabilities:
- Produce a departmental development plan, updated annually.
- Produce and regularly update schemes of work and curriculum documents.
- Take responsibility for the demands of public examination courses.
- Mark and assess the work of potential entrants to the school as required.
- Maintain regular communication (where appropriate) with Prep School Curriculum Advisors, especially about the transition from Year 6 to Year 7.
- Contribute to the overall curriculum planning of the school.
- Plan and prepare courses and lessons in accordance with published schemes of work.
- Teach the assigned students, including setting and marking of work and assessments in linewith school policy.
- Assess, record and report on the development, progress and attainment of students in line with school policy.
- Communicate with parents and inform/consult class teacher, form tutor, Head of Year, Deputy Head and/or Principal as appropriate.
- Maintain records of books and equipment assigned to the department, having due regard to security.
- Coordinate the organisation of trips within the department.
- Promote the welfare and the individual needs of the students assigned, following the requirements of the school’s policies on Rewards, Behaviour Management, Discipline and Sanctions, Health and Safety and Child Protection.
- Report requirements for maintenance and decoration of rooms within the department to the Facilities Manager
- Make a full contribution to whole school initiatives including Open events.
- Contribute to the maintenance of the fabric of classroom and departmental areas through the creation and updating of displays.
- Contribute to the development and maintenance of electronic resources and virtual departmental areas.
- Attend parents’ meetings as appropriate to the year group taught.
- Regularly attend assemblies, department meetings, staff meetings and INSET.
- Undertake a range of general duties to enable the smooth running of the school.
- Actively participate in the school’s programme of extra-curricular activities, events such as assemblies, plays, concerts, workshops, sports days, Open Days, trips and visits and fundraising ventures.
- Act as a Form Tutor, being responsible for morning registration, overseeing and reporting on students’ pastoral and academic progress and being active in helping the students to progress. Teach some aspects of the school’s PSHE programme.
- Maintain high standards of behaviour and safeguard students’ health and safety both on the School premises and during school visits elsewhere. '
Other Responsibilities
- To undertake such other duties which may reasonably be regarded as within the nature of the duties/responsibilities/grade of the post.
- The post holder must comply with the School’s Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy.
- To undertake other reasonable requests from the Principal
Person Specification
Qualifications, Background and Experience
The successful candidate will:
- Have a good honours degree and a teacher training qualification for the 11-18 age range.
- Have a minimum of 2 years teaching experience, ideally 5 or more years teaching experience.
- Be able to teach Design Technology up to IGCSE and A Level.
- Have a valid Teacher Services Commission Certificate (if applying from Kenya) or a PGCE,
- Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or a general education degree (for overseas applicants).
- Be a skilled classroom practitioner, having a good subject knowledge and an awareness of teaching methodology.
Personality, Attributes and Skills
- Be in support of the ethos of Durham International School Kenya.
- Be able to work within organisational procedures and meet the required standards for the role.
- Be able to work collaboratively and supportively with school colleagues.
- Be able to relate effectively to parents and to students.
- Be able to communicate clearly and effectively orally and in writing, and have effective ICT skills for both teaching and administration.
- Have a clear understanding of excellence in teaching and learning.
- Be committed to continual personal and professional development and be reflective and able to learn from past experience.
- Be resilient and demonstrate an ability to work well under pressure.
- Display commitment to the protection and safeguarding of children and young people, and be able to form and maintain appropriate relationships.
- Be able to demonstrate an active interest in extra-curricular activities and a willingness to be involved.
- Be able to demonstrate appropriate pastoral skills.
- Be an enthusiastic and passionate educator.
- Be a team player.
- Be adventurous, adaptable and excited by new experiences
- Job TypeFull Time
- QualificationBA/BSc/HND
- Experience2 - 5 years
- LocationNairobi
- Job FieldEducation / Teaching 
Summary of Responsibilities and Accountabilities:
- Produce a departmental development plan, updated annually.
- Produce and regularly update schemes of work and curriculum documents.
- Take responsibility for the demands of public examination courses.
- Mark and assess the work of potential entrants to the school as required.
- Maintain regular communication (where appropriate) with Prep School Curriculum Advisors, especially about the transition from Year 6 to Year 7.
- Contribute to the overall curriculum planning of the school.
- Plan and prepare courses and lessons in accordance with published schemes of work.
- Teach the assigned students, including setting and marking of work and assessments in linewith school policy.
- Assess, record and report on the development, progress and attainment of students in line with school policy.
- Communicate with parents and inform/consult class teacher, form tutor, Head of Year, Deputy Head and/or Principal as appropriate.
- Maintain records of books and equipment assigned to the department, having due regard to security.
- Coordinate the organisation of trips within the department.
- Promote the welfare and the individual needs of the students assigned, following the requirements of the school’s policies on Rewards, Behaviour Management, Discipline and Sanctions, Health and Safety and Child Protection.
- Report requirements for maintenance and decoration of rooms within the department to the Facilities Manager
- Make a full contribution to whole school initiatives including Open events.
- Contribute to the maintenance of the fabric of classroom and departmental areas through the creation and updating of displays.
- Contribute to the development and maintenance of electronic resources and virtual departmental areas.
- Attend parents’ meetings as appropriate to the year group taught.
- Regularly attend assemblies, department meetings, staff meetings and INSET.
- Undertake a range of general duties to enable the smooth running of the school.
- Actively participate in the school’s programme of extra-curricular activities, events such as assemblies, plays, concerts, workshops, sports days, Open Days, trips and visits and fundraising ventures.
- Act as a Form Tutor, being responsible for morning registration, overseeing and reporting on students’ pastoral and academic progress and being active in helping the students to progress. Teach some aspects of the school’s PSHE programme.
- Maintain high standards of behaviour and safeguard students’ health and safety both on the School premises and during school visits elsewhere. '
Other Responsibilities
- To undertake such other duties which may reasonably be regarded as within the nature of the duties/responsibilities/grade of the post.
- The post holder must comply with the School’s Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy.
- To undertake other reasonable requests from the Principal
Person Specification
Qualifications, Background and Experience
The successful candidate will:
- Have a good honours degree and a teacher training qualification for the 11-18 age range.
- Have a minimum of 2 years teaching experience, ideally 5 or more years teaching experience.
- Be able to teach physical Education up to IGCSE and A Level.
- Have a valid Teacher Services Commission Certificate (if applying from Kenya) or a PGCE,
- Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or a general education degree (for overseas applicants).
- Be a skilled classroom practitioner, having a good subject knowledge and an awareness of teaching methodology.
Personality, Attributes and Skills
- Be in support of the ethos of Durham International School Kenya.
- Be able to work within organisational procedures and meet the required standards for the role.
- Be able to work collaboratively and supportively with school colleagues.
- Be able to relate effectively to parents and to students.
- Be able to communicate clearly and effectively orally and in writing, and have effective ICT skills for both teaching and administration.
- Have a clear understanding of excellence in teaching and learning.
- Be committed to continual personal and professional development and be reflective and able to learn from past experience.
- Be resilient and demonstrate an ability to work well under pressure.
- Display commitment to the protection and safeguarding of children and young people, and be able to form and maintain appropriate relationships.
- Be able to demonstrate an active interest in extra-curricular activities and a willingness to be involved.
- Be able to demonstrate appropriate pastoral skills.
- Be an enthusiastic and passionate educator.
- Be a team player.
- Be adventurous, adaptable and excited by new experiences
- Job TypeFull Time
- QualificationBA/BSc/HND
- Experience
- LocationNairobi
- Job FieldEducation / Teaching 
Summary of Responsibilities and Accountabilities:
- This list is a guide to the responsibilities, but it is not exhaustive as the successful candidate will need to be flexible and able to adapt to the changing needs of the school. There is some scope to vary the responsibilities to suit the experience and interests of the successful candidate.
To deputise for the Principal in his absence
Leadership Roles (responsible to the Principal):
Pastoral
- Be responsible for the pastoral oversight of the Senior School and of the discipline, behaviour and rewards policies and procedures
- Be responsible for the co-ordination and development of pastoral events
- To manage and develop the form tutors and as the school grows, the Heads of Year
- To be the Designated Safeguarding Lead
Strategic, with responsibilities including:
- To assist with the review and application of the School Development Plan
- To review and follow up the results of the staff appraisals
- To oversee the forward planning of the school calendar
- To develop the extra-curricular programme
- To attend regular SLT meetings
- To attend meetings of Working Groups and other relevant committees
- To oversee the liaison between the Prep and Senior School
Staff, with responsibilities including:
- To organise the daily staff cover requirements
- To organise the appraisal programme for all staff
- To oversee the arrangements for the induction of all new staff
- To organise the staff INSET and ongoing CPD programme
- Oversee the PSHE programme
- Management roles (responsible to the Principal):
Responsibilities include:
- To oversee requests for staff absence
- To make arrangements for exam invigilation
- To make arrangements for public events for example School Dramatic and Musical Performances, Celebration and Prize Giving etc.
- To coordinate student induction events and parent information evenings
- To make arrangements for assemblies
- To organise staff/student duties (including lunch arrangements)
- To produce the termly calendar Organise School/Form and individual photographs
- To coordinate the extra-curricular programme and oversee the approval of trips and expeditions
- To conduct appraisals of individual staff
- To be involved in the appointment of new staff as appropriate
Other roles
- To teach some classes in an area of specialism
- To lead assemblies
- To arrange fire drills
- To review relevant school policies and keep these updated Oversee the house points system
- Produce a weekly news bulletin for parents
- Produce a termly staff information handbook
- Oversee student handbooks
Person Specification
- Have a good honours degree, a teacher training qualification and a proven track record of successful teaching in the 11-18 age range
- Have a good track record of leading and managing staff; envisioning, encouraging, supporting, monitoring and challenging colleagues
- Have worked in a promoted pastoral role
- Be committed to the ethos and values of Durham International School Kenya
- Be able to work within organisational procedures and meet the required standards for the role
- Be able to work collaboratively and supportively with colleagues within Durham International
- School Kenya and with colleagues in other organisations
- Be able to relate effectively to parents and to students
- Be able to communicate clearly and effectively orally and in writing and demonstrate good ICT skills
- Have a clear understanding of excellence in teaching and learning
- Be patient, determined, enthusiastic and well-organised with a good eye for detail
- Be committed to continual personal and professional development and be reflective and able to learn from past experience
- Be resilient and demonstrate an ability to work well under pressure
- Display commitment to the protection and safeguarding of children and young people
- To undertake other reasonable requests at the direction of the Principal.
- Job TypeFull Time
- QualificationBA/BSc/HND
- Experience2 years
- LocationNairobi
- Job FieldEducation / Teaching 
Summary of Responsibilities and Accountabilities
- All professional duties including planning, preparation, teaching a broad and balanced curriculum, marking and assessment, giving feedback and reporting.
- Maintaining effective communication with parents.
- The pastoral care, safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of all students.
- Contributing to the busy life of the school through the co-curricular programme.
- Supporting and driving the ethos, aims and values of the school.
- Ensuring every child is included and achieves to their full potential.
- All staff are expected to conduct themselves in accordance with the School’s Code of Conduct.
Specific Duties
Teaching & Learning and Assessment
- Plan and prepare learning activities and experiences for all children in line with the Key Stage 1 and 2 National Curriculum.
- Deliver a broad and balanced creative education which enables every child to develop to their maximum potential in a dynamic and caring environment.
- Teach all students enthusiastically and to a high standard, according to the educational needs of each individual child.
- Create and maintain a well-managed and stimulating class environment which promotes positive learning.
- Provide opportunities for the use of digital technology within all areas of the curriculum.
- Contribute to the Year Group team planning and organisation.
- Establish and manage good relationships with parents/carers as partners in their children's learning.
- Continuously assess, record and report on the development, progress and attainment of every child.
- Mark classwork and homework in accordance with the school marking policy.
- Communicate and consult with parents regarding the academic, physical, social and emotional development of their children.
Pastoral Care and Promoting the Wellbeing of Students:
- Incorporate the school’s mission, aims and core values into your working practice and be a positive role model to others.
- Foster the personal, social and emotional development of all students.
- Provide guidance and advice to students and parents on educational and social matters.
- Maintain high standards of behaviour and safeguard students’ health and safety both on the School premises and during school visits elsewhere.
Other Responsibilities:
- Contribute to the busy life of the school through the extra-curricular programme.
- Attend and contribute to staff meetings and discussions.
- Actively participate in school activities and events, such as assemblies, plays, concerts, workshops, sports days, Open Days, trips and visits and fundraising ventures.
- Engage in continual self-assessment and keep current with curriculum and educational developments.
- Contribute to the continuous cycle of improvement of curriculum, schemes of work and resources within the school.
Person Specification
- Be a fully qualified teacher with a minimum of 2 years teaching experience.
- Have a valid Teacher Services Commission Certificate (if applying from Kenya) or a PGCE or Qualified Teacher Status (for overseas applicants).
- An enthusiastic and passionate educator
- A team player
- Excellent interpersonal skills with students, colleagues and parents
- Adventurous, adaptable and excited by new experiences
- Job TypeFull Time
- QualificationBA/BSc/HND
- Experience2 years
- LocationNairobi
- Job FieldEducation / Teaching 
Summary of Responsibilities and Accountabilities:
Specific Duties
Teaching & Learning and Assessment
- All professional duties including planning, preparation, teaching a broad and balanced curriculum, marking and assessment, giving feedback and reporting.
- Maintaining effective communication with parents.
- The pastoral care, safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of all students.
- Contributing to the busy life of the school through the co-curricular programme.
- Supporting and driving the ethos, aims and values of the school.
- Ensuring every child is included and achieves to their full potential.
- All staff are expected to conduct themselves in accordance with the School’s Code of Conduct
Specific Duties
Teaching & Learning and Assessment
- Plan and prepare learning activities and experiences for all children in line with the Key Stage 1 and 2 National Curriculum.
- Deliver a broad and balanced creative education which enables every child to develop to their maximum potential in a dynamic and caring environment.
- Teach all students enthusiastically and to a high standard, according to the educational needs of each individual child
- Create and maintain a well-managed and stimulating class environment which promotes positive learning.
- Provide opportunities for the use of digital technology within all areas of the curriculum.
- Contribute to the Year Group team planning and organisation.
- Establish and manage good relationships with parents/carers as partners in their children's learning.
- Continuously assess, record and report on the development, progress and attainment of every child.
- Mark classwork and homework in accordance with the school marking policy.
- Communicate and consult with parents regarding the academic, physical, social and emotional development of their children.
Pastoral Care and Promoting the Wellbeing of Students:
- Incorporate the school’s mission, aims and core values into your working practice and be a positive role model to others.
- Foster the personal, social and emotional development of all students.
- Provide guidance and advice to students and parents on educational and social matters.
- Maintain high standards of behaviour and safeguard students’ health and safety both on the School premises and during school visits elsewhere.
Other Responsibilities:
- Contribute to the busy life of the school through the extra-curricular programme.
- Attend and contribute to staff meetings and discussions.
- Actively participate in school activities and events, such as assemblies, plays, concerts, workshops, sports days, Open Days, trips and visits and fundraising ventures.
- Engage in continual self-assessment and keep current with curriculum and educational developments.
- Contribute to the continuous cycle of improvement of curriculum, schemes of work and resources within the school.
Person Specification
The successful candidate will:
- Be a fully qualified teacher with a minimum of 2 years teaching experience.
- Have a valid Teacher Services Commission
- Certificate (if applying from Kenya) or a PGCE or Qualified Teacher Status (for overseas applicants).
- An enthusiastic and passionate educator
- A team player
- Excellent interpersonal skills with students, colleagues and parents
- Adventurous, adaptable and excited by new experiences
- Job TypeFull Time
- QualificationBA/BSc/HND
- Experience2 years
- LocationNairobi
- Job FieldEducation / Teaching 
Summary of Responsibilities
and Accountabilities:
- All professional duties including planning, preparation, teaching a broad and balanced curriculum, marking and assessment, giving feedback and reporting.
- Maintaining effective communication with parents.
- The pastoral care, safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of all students.
- Contributing to the busy life of the school through the co-curricular programme.
- Supporting and driving the ethos, aims and values of the school.
- Ensuring every child is included and achieves to their full potential.
- All staff are expected to conduct themselves in accordance with the School’s Code of Conduct
Specific Duties
Teaching & Learning and Assessment
- Plan and prepare learning activities and experiences for all children in line with the EYFS framework and the Early Learning Goals.
- Deliver a broad and balanced creative education, which enables every child to develop to their maximum potential, in a dynamic and caring environment.
- Ensure the characteristics of effective learning underpin every learning experience and that all children are engaged, motivated and thinking critically
- Develop Literacy and Numeracy in cross-curricular ways.
- Using observations and knowledge of the children and their interests, effectively plan for continuous provision in the learning environment.
- Create and maintain a well-managed and stimulating class environment which promotes positive learning.
- Contribute to the Year Group team planning and organisation.
- Establish and manage good relationships with parents/carers as partners in their children’s learning.
- Continuously observe, track, record and report on the learning, progress and attainment of every child.
- Communicate and consult with parents regarding the academic, physical, social and emotional development of their children.
Pastoral Care and Promoting the Wellbeing of Students:
- Incorporate the school’s mission, aims and core values into your working practice and be a positive role model to others.
- Foster the personal, social and emotional development of all students.
- Provide guidance and advice to students and parents on educational and social matters.
- Maintain high standards of behaviour and safeguard students’ health and safety both on the School premises and during school visits elsewhere.
- Maintain and promote high standards of health and hygiene in the School.
Other Responsibilities:
- Contribute to the busy life of the school through the extra-curricular programme.
- Attend and contribute to staff meetings and discussions.
- Actively participate in school activities such as assemblies, concerts, workshops, sports days, Open Days, School trips and fundraising ventures.
- Engage in continual self-assessment and keep current with curriculum and educational developments.
- Contribute to the continuous cycle of improvement of curriculum, schemes of work and resources within the school.
Person Specification
The successful candidate will:
- Be a fully qualified teacher with a minimum of 2 years teaching experience.
- Have a valid Teacher Services Commission
- Certificate (if applying from Kenya) or a PGCE or Qualified Teacher Status (for overseas applicants).
- An enthusiastic and passionate educator
- A team player
- Excellent interpersonal skills with students, colleagues and parents
- Adventurous, adaptable and excited by new experiences
- Job TypeFull Time
- QualificationBA/BSc/HND
- Experience5 years
- LocationNairobi
- Job FieldEducation / Teaching 
Job Description
The Head of Early Years is responsible for providing effective and inspirational leadership to the Pre-Prep School. Success in the role will require a deep passionate interest in the well-being and personal development of each and every child, with the ability and skills to encourage and support students, staff and parents.
Main Responsibilities
- Lead the overall strategy of the Pre-Prep School and be an excellent role model to all
- Promote and deliver a shared vision and mission for the Pre-Prep School in line with Durham Kenya’s ethos, aims and objectives
- Lead the continued development and growth of the school
- Ensure the achievement of excellent educational and pastoral standards
- Promote and safeguard the welfare of all children and of the staff
- Run the school safely, efficiently, effectively and in a way that is financially sound
- Forge strong relationships with the local community and other Durham schools
- Coordinate the annual performance management process and staff appraisal for all teaching and non-teaching staff
- Determine the Professional Development needs of the Pre-Prep School team in collaboration with the wider Senior Leadership Team.
- Ensure the Head of Prep is kept informed of progress and any issues that arise
- Drive continuous improvement in line with best practices and regulatory standards
Key Accountabilities
- Develop the academic, extra-curricular and pastoral life of the school and ensure the highest standards of teaching, learning and pastoral care
- Lead curriculum development and change
- Have high expectations, and recognise and promote excellence in teaching and learning throughout the whole school
- Lead developments in personalising learning and teaching to ensure all students’ learning and wellbeing needs are met
- Instigate, plan and manage change effectively
- Work collaboratively with the Head of Prep and the Directors
- Promote excellent working relations among and between staff and students
- Work with and build relationships with the wider school community, particularly parents
- Promote and market Durham effectively to prospective parents and other audiences
- Keep abreast of educational trends and ideas, refining the school’s vision and practice
- Ensure all policies are compliant with current legislation and regulations, and are reviewed annually
- Recruit, retain, develop, motivate and manage staff
- Mentor, support and develop all staff in the Pre-Prep School and oversee delivery of effective performance management strategies
- Lead effective professional development for teachers
- Ensure that there is consistency, coordination, good communication and high standards across the EYFS and Y1 classes.
- Ensure effective transition occurs between PG-FS1, FS1-FS2 and FS2-Year 1.
- Ensure parents are consistently well informed, including overseeing newsletters, curriculum overviews and curriculum-based events and leading parent coffee mornings.
- Lead weekly Teacher meetings with the EYFS and Y1 teams
- Attend weekly SLT meetings run by the Head of Prep School
Pastoral Responsibilities
- Oversee the care, wellbeing and safeguarding of all students.
- Undertake Level 3 child protection and safeguarding training and act as the Designated
- Safeguarding Lead for the Pre-Prep School
- Oversee all school systems of recording and reporting concerns regarding student welfare, including child protection and safeguarding, bullying and behavioural concerns.
- Play an active and encouraging role in the transition and admission of new students to the school.
- Support, monitor and guide new students during arrival to the school.
- Consistently communicate with parents, acting as the first point of contact.
- Monitor student attendance, punctuality and progress using school systems including the school’s management information system.
- Encourage students to have high standards in dress, attitude and behaviour.
- Read and advise on written reports for the Year Groups before adding the Head’s comment and publishing to parents.
- Attend trips and outdoor educational activities to support students’ personal development.
- Actively participate in the school’s House System.
- Admissions and Marketing
- Review all admissions into the Pre-Prep School and meet with parents and their child before enrolment
- Lead Open Days for prospective parents for the Pre-Prep School in collaboration with the Admissions Manager
- Hold online meetings with out-of-country parents to tell them about the school and answer any questions
- Lead school tours of the Pre-Prep School for prospective Parents in and out of term time as required
- Liaise with the marketing and social media team to share news and images for the promotion of the Pre-Prep School
- Collaborate with the Admissions Manager in the assessment of new students for placement/admission purposes.
Other Roles
The successful candidate will:
- Teach some classes in an area of specialism
- Lead assemblies
Person Specification
Education and Experience
- Have an undergraduate degree with a teacher training qualification
- Have a minimum of 5 years teaching experience and a track record of delivering high quality
- Early Years and KS1 education in a similar setting
- Have 2 years proven experience of leading and managing staff, encouraging, supporting and
- challenging colleagues in a similar setting
- Have a valid Teacher Services Commission (TSC) Certificate (if applying from Kenya) or a PGCE, QTS or a general education degree (for overseas applicants)
- Be a skilled classroom practitioner with good subject knowledge and an awareness of teaching methodologies
- Proven ability to inspire professional respect and integrity necessary to support teachers and leaders in their work
- Experience of working in an international setting is preferred
- Job TypeFull Time
- QualificationBA/BSc/HND
- Experience5 years
- LocationNairobi
- Job FieldEducation / Teaching 
Key Responsibilies
- Together with the Heads of School and Board of Directors, determine the strategic development of the SEN provision for the School.
- Ensure Durham Kenya has a clear approach to identifying and responding to children who learn differently and a deep understanding of special educational needs.
- Analyse and interpret relevant school data and ensure the identification of SEN is built into the overall approach of monitoring and tracking progress of all students.
- Day to day responsibility for the operation of the SEN/EAL provision and the coordination of specific provision to support individual students with SEN/EAL across the whole school.
- Ensure the delivery of an appropriately broad, balanced and differentiated curriculum to meet the needs of all students.
- Regularly review and evaluate the quality, breadth and impact of the support offered by the School for children with SEN/EAL
- On an on-going basis use professional learning opportunities to improve and develop teachers’ knowledge and understanding of best practice in supporting children with learning needs and behaviour management.
- Work with teaching staff to develop effective ways of bridging barriers to learning through:
- Timely identification and assessment of specific needs.
- Monitoring of teaching quality and pupil achievement.
- Target setting through IEPs.
- Review annually the school policies related to children who learn differently to ensure the policies are up-to-date and in-line with any legislation updates (including SEN policy, EAL policy, G&T policy and parts of Curriculum policy).
Identification and Assessment of SEN
- Supporting Teaching and Learning for SEN Students Involve parents in the discussion about early concerns making sure parents receive the information, advice and support they need to participate in the decision-making process regarding interventions to achieve agreed specific outcomes/progress for their child.
- Interpret specialist assessment data gathered on students and use it to inform practice.
- Make referrals and liaise with professionals outside of the school including psychologists, speech and language therapists, occupational therapists and medical specialists.
- Use data effectively to identify students who are underachieving and to create andimplement effective plans of action to support these students.
- Ensure clear arrangements are in place for the ongoing assessment and identification of SEN across all 3 sections of the school as part of monitoring the progress and development of all students.
Supporting Teaching and Learning for SEN Students
- Provide one-on-one and/or small group teaching support to children with learning difficulties.
- Support teachers in understanding the learning needs of pupils with SEN/EAL/G&T and the effective use of differentiated activities to support learning for all children in their class.
- Develop effective liaison with external agencies in order to provide maximum support for pupils with SEN/EAL. Offer advice and support to teaching staff in providing a quality first teach approach.
- Support teachers to develop and implement effective teaching and behaviour management approaches in the classroom.
- Attend Parent-Teacher Meetings to keep parents informed about their child’s progress. Put in place access arrangements for students who qualify for test and class accommodations; and coordinate venues around the school for a student with access arrangements to sit for tests/exams.
- Ensure teaching staff have the relevant skills and knowledge to support children with SEN through training that targets:
- Understanding different kinds of educational needs and ways to support them in the classroom. Durham’s approach to identifying and addressing SEN needs.
- Durham’s team approach (parents, school, external specialists) for the assessment and supporting of educational needs.
Monitoring Progress and Reporting
- Maintain an up-to-date register of students with learning support needs.
- Assess, record and report on the progress and attainment of students using a variety of formative assessment as well as standardised diagnostic assessments.
- Ensure ongoing evaluation of the effectiveness of teaching and learning and use the analysis to guide further improvement.
- Ensure IEPs are completed and chair termly reviews with parents and teachers to assess each student’s progress in achieving their targets.
- Maintain accurate and complete records of all correspondence, tests and contacts with parents and other parties related to students.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Experience
- Be a fully qualified teacher with at least 5 years teaching experience.
- Have a valid Teacher Services Commission Certificate (if applying from Kenya) or a PGCE or
- Qualified Teacher Status (for overseas applicants).
- Hold a postgraduate qualification in SEN or SpLD.
- Have at least 1 year experience of successful leadership as Head of Learning Support or
- another leadership role in a school.
- Job TypeFull Time
- QualificationBA/BSc/HND
- Experience4 - 5 years
- LocationNairobi
- Job FieldHuman Resources / HR 
Key Responsibilities:
- Ensure clear HR policies are in place and are updated in accordance with the policy review schedule.
- Manage personnel data and files including the single central register in accordance with safeguarding and data protection requirements.
- Provide guidance and support to management and staff on HR related matters.
- Foster a positive and inclusive workplace culture that aligns with the school values and objectives.
- Ensure compliance with HR Policies and with labour laws and regulations (including legislation on data protection, the Equality Act and health and safety).
- Manage employee relations including conflict resolution, disciplinary actions and performance management.
- Oversee the recruitment process including job postings, interviews, reference checks, onboarding and induction of local and international employees.
- Liaise with the MOE, Immigration, TSC and other government departments as well as with the supporting agent.
- Oversee the performance review programme for teachers and support staff to ensure continuous professional needs are met.
- Ensure internal HR communications are well planned, coordinated, relevant, timely and adhere to the School’s values.
Person Specification:
Key skills and competencies Required
- Good working knowledge and understanding of HR Standards, policies, procedures, regulations, and
- Kenyan legislation (including legislation on labour, data protection, and health and safety).
- Proven track record of managing the implementation of effective employment policies.
- Good understanding and technical abilities within all HR departmental areas including recruitment, employee relations, workforce administration, employee engagement, payroll, welfare, learning & development and HR systems.
- Demonstrated experience developing strong working relationships and fostering collaboration at all levels.
- The ability to accept and provide feedback, be challenged on your advice, and work well under pressure.
- Adaptable to change and possess a willingness to embrace new ideas and processes.
- The ability to think innovatively and rationally about decisions and come up with creative solutions.
- Self-motivated, able to self-guide and to work under minimal supervision.
- Have strong ethics and integrity, maintain confidentiality and diplomacy.
- Outstanding organizational, prioritisation and time-management skills.
- Fluent level of English, both spoken and written.
- Good ICT skills and Internet use.
Qualifications and Experience Required:
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or a related field.
- Registered member with IHRM.
- A minimum of 4 - 5 years of experience in Human Resources.
- Job TypeFull Time
- QualificationBA/BSc/HND
- Experience
- LocationNairobi
- Job FieldEducation / Teaching  , Sales / Marketing / Retail / Business Development 
Key Responsibilities:
- Administration of the whole admissions process, from first contact to full enrolment.
- Monitor and review the school’s admissions and marketing strategy, ensuring it aligns with the School’s long-term goals and needs.
- Ensure clear and efficient Admissions and Marketing policies and procedures are in place and are updated in accordance with the policy review schedule.
- Plan, co-ordinate and implement a successful programme of admissions-related events including Open
- Mornings and attendance at International School Fairs.
- Oversee the School’s social media material and marketing campaigns.
- Generate and maintain a close network of feeder schools and local employers including the UN,
- Embassies, multinationals and relocation agents.
- Ensure every step of the admissions process and communication with prospective families reflects the
- School’s values, taking the time to understand each family’s unique needs and how the School can support their child’s academic and personal growth.
- Ensure the smooth running of visits and conduct tours of the school for prospective parents and students in and out of term as required.
- Arrange and coordinate taster/experience days for prospective students.
- Liaise with the Heads of School and senior leadership as appropriate with regard to prospective students.
- Timely communication with parents of prospective students to ensure they receive accurate information and updates regarding their child’s admission to the school.
- Ensure references/reports from previous schools are received during the application process for each child’s admissions file.
- Send out formal letters of offer together with the parent-school contract and liaise with the Finance
- Manager in respect of fees, deposits and admission payments.
- Oversee the application of pupil passes for international students and the annual renewal of these passes.
- Oversee the arrival and welcome into School of new parents and students, including providing parents with all the information (handbooks, uniform lists, fee information) that they require prior to their child joining the School.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date student data on iSAMS, and the admissions register.
- Manage the storage and use of admissions data to ensure accuracy, confidentiality, and compliance with data protection regulations.
- Maintain up-to-date records of students who are leaving, ensuring the necessary student data is forwarded on to the relevant parties whenever a student leaves the School.
- Manage the alumni database and the communication strategy to maintain regular and consistent communication with the School’s alumni.
- Conduct regular data analysis and forecasting and enhancing the digital admissions journey with outstanding follow-up service.
- Handle confidential and sensitive information pertaining to the School and individual children with utmost confidentiality and integrity
- Drive continuous improvement in Admissions strategies
Person Specification:
Key skills and competencies Required
- An understanding of the UK educational system is required
- An understanding of sales and marketing principles together with the ability to report on performance is required
- Strong interpersonal skills with proven experience to build effective and trusting relationships and professional networks in the wider community
- A collaborative approach to teamwork and a warm and welcoming personality are key elements for success in this role
- Confident technology user (Word and Excel), with a working knowledge of databases like iSAMS and using data for analysis, reporting and forecasting
- High integrity and diplomacy with a genuine commitment to maintaining the reputation and values of the School
- Excellent organisational, administrative and time-management skills – ability to plan, prioritise and manage a varied workload
- Demonstrated competence in communicating effectively, both in writing and spoken
- Adaptable to change and possess a willingness to embrace new ideas and processes.
- The ability to think innovatively and rationally about decisions and come up with creative solutions.
- Excellent problem-solving and decision-making aptitude
- Self-motivated and able to work under minimum supervision
Method of Application
Interested applicants are invited to send an application by email to hr@durhamkenya.com with the information listed below. The closing date for applications is 15th November 2024
A fully completed Durham International School Non-Teaching Application Form - Click here
