Deputy Principal – Junior School, Nakuru

About the role

A faith-based non-profit organisation and learning centre in Nakuru is recruiting a Deputy Principal to support its Principal in managing the school section. The role covers day-to-day leadership of teaching and learning, curriculum implementation, learner performance, discipline, safeguarding, teacher supervision and school administration, and takes on leadership duties when the Principal is unavailable. It is a full-time, on-site position with a salary of KSH 40,000.

Key responsibilities

• Coordinate daily routines, class arrangements, staff duty rosters and learner supervision schedules, and monitor staff attendance and punctuality
• Supervise teachers and interns, observe lessons, give feedback and support teachers in helping learners who need extra academic help
• Organise internal examinations, mark and record assessments, analyse performance data and coordinate remedial programmes
• Track textbook and material shortages, request and distribute resources, and verify deliveries
• Monitor learner attendance, behaviour and discipline, and refer safeguarding and psychosocial concerns to the Head of Welfare and Safeguarding
• Record observations, feedback and development needs, and identify teacher training needs
• Communicate with parents and guardians on attendance and behaviour, and support parent meetings
• Report hazards, maintenance needs and safety concerns to the Operations Manager, and implement school policies and accurate reporting

Required profile

• Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Education, and a valid Teachers Service Commission (TSC) registration certificate
• At least 5 years of active teaching experience, including 3 years as a Senior Teacher or 2 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 and experience or training in the Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC)

The employer expects Christian values and professional conduct, 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.