Head of Campus (Cambridge)

About the role

A leading Christian private school in Nairobi, which offers both the CBC and Cambridge curricula, is expanding its Cambridge division toward becoming an independent campus. The Head of Campus (Cambridge) provides strategic, academic and operational leadership for the Cambridge division, working with the Head of International Curriculum, the Managing Director and the Board of Directors. The role reports to the Head of International Curriculum and leads Cambridge Coordinators, Key Stage Leaders, Heads of Department and teaching and administrative staff.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the Cambridge curriculum, including planning, implementation and continuous improvement in line with Cambridge International standards, and monitor student performance and interventions
• Provide visible, values-driven leadership, represent the division in leadership meetings, Board engagements and external forums, and promote collaboration across departments
• Recruit, develop and retain educators and school leaders, coach and mentor teams, and support succession planning
• Build relationships with parents and the wider community, lead parent engagement initiatives and promote student wellbeing, safeguarding and positive discipline
• Support enrolment and retention, collaborate with Admissions and Communications, and contribute to budgeting and resource planning
• Maintain compliance with Cambridge International standards, Ministry of Education regulations and safeguarding requirements, lead quality assurance and inspections, and report to senior leadership and the Board

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Education; a Master's in Education, Educational Leadership or a related field is an added advantage
• TSC registration is mandatory
• Approximately 15 to 20 years of experience in education is preferred; more years of relevant experience will be considered
• Experience in a senior leadership position within a Cambridge, international or private school
• Experience leading curriculum implementation, academic improvement and school operations, and managing teaching teams
• Strong understanding of Cambridge curriculum standards, safeguarding and educational compliance