Head of Middle School - Upper Primary & Junior School

About the role

A school in Kiambu is looking for a Head of Middle School to lead the Upper Primary and Junior School sections. The role provides strategic academic and administrative leadership, ensuring effective curriculum implementation, quality teaching and learning, staff supervision, learner discipline and improved academic performance in line with the Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC) and the school's educational objectives.

Key responsibilities

• Provide leadership and oversight of academic and administrative activities in the Upper Primary and Junior School sections.
• Ensure effective implementation of the CBC and compliance with curriculum guidelines.
• Supervise curriculum planning, lesson delivery, assessment and academic reporting, and monitor learner performance.
• Guide, mentor and supervise teachers, conduct classroom observations, lesson evaluations and performance reviews, and identify staff development needs.
• Coordinate timetabling, departmental meetings, examinations, assessments and academic reports.
• Promote discipline, learner welfare, safeguarding and a positive school culture.
• Collaborate with the Headteacher, school management, teachers, parents and other stakeholders, and maintain accurate academic records.
• Support the integration of digital learning, innovative teaching methods and learner-centred approaches, and take part in school planning and co-curricular activities.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Education with Mathematics and Science subjects from a recognised institution.
• Registered with the Teachers Service Commission (TSC).
• Demonstrated teaching experience, preferably in Upper Primary and/or Junior School.
• Proven leadership and management experience in a school setting is a strong advantage.
• Valid Certificate of Good Conduct.

Required skills

• Sound knowledge of CBC implementation, curriculum management and competency-based assessment.
• Staff supervision, teacher mentorship, performance management and academic planning.
• Ability to analyse learner performance data and implement improvement strategies.
• Digital literacy and use of educational technology.
• Excellent communication, decision-making and problem-solving skills, with strong organisational abilities.