Deputy Principal – Junior School

About the role

A faith-based non-profit organisation and learning centre in Nairobi is looking for a Deputy Principal for its junior school. The role supports the Principal in managing the school section, providing day-to-day leadership of teaching and learning, curriculum implementation, learner performance, discipline, safeguarding, teacher supervision and school administration. It is a full-time, on-site position based in Nairobi, reporting to the Principal and supervising teachers and interns.

Key responsibilities

• Coordinate daily school routines, staff duty rosters and learner supervision schedules, and monitor staff attendance and punctuality
• Monitor curriculum coverage, lesson plans and assessment practices, conduct classroom observations and give feedback
• Organise internal examinations, mark and analyse assessment results, and coordinate remedial programmes
• Track textbook and material shortages, request and distribute resources, and verify deliveries
• Monitor learner attendance and behaviour, handle routine discipline matters and refer serious cases to the Principal
• Refer safeguarding and psychosocial concerns to the Head of Welfare and Safeguarding and act immediately to protect learners in immediate danger
• Guide teachers' professional development, record observations and feedback, and identify training needs
• Communicate with parents on attendance and behaviour, support parent meetings and refer complex complaints to the Principal
• Report hazards, maintenance needs and safety concerns to the Operations Manager
• Follow school policies, compile reports and recommend improvements

Required profile

• Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Education appropriate to the teaching level
• Valid Teachers Service Commission (TSC) registration certificate
• At least five years of active teaching experience
• At least three years as a Senior Teacher, or two years as a Principal, Deputy Principal or Head Teacher
• Ability to teach English/Literature, Pre-Technical Studies, Agriculture & Nutrition, Creative Arts or Sports
• Postgraduate qualification in Educational Leadership
• Experience or training in Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC) implementation

The role involves balancing supervision, discipline, administration and active teaching, and working hours may occasionally extend beyond normal school hours. Applications are made by sending a CV quoting the job title in the subject line to the recruiter before 16 November 2026; only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.