Head Teacher - Primary School

About the role

Globalhunt Associates is recruiting a Head Teacher for a primary school in Nairobi (Westlands). The role provides overall leadership and management of the school's daily operations, curriculum delivery, discipline, teacher development and stakeholder relations. The advertised salary is KES 90,000 to 105,000 per month.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and manage the school's daily operations, strategic and annual plans, policies and procedures, and oversee budgets, facilities and records, reporting regularly to the Board of Management.
• Lead implementation of the Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC/CBE), ensure schemes of work, lesson plans and assessments meet standards, track learner performance and comply with KNEC and Ministry of Education requirements.
• Enforce a code of conduct, handle learner discipline fairly under the Basic Education Act and child-protection principles, and manage teacher conduct, attendance and performance.
• Mentor and coach teachers, observe lessons, identify training needs and coordinate continuous professional development.
• Liaise with the Ministry of Education, TSC, county education officials, the Ministry of Health and local health authorities on registration, inspections, returns and compliance.
• Build relationships with parents, guardians, the Board, the community and partners, communicate regularly on learner progress and represent the school at forums.
• Drive school growth through marketing strategies, retention and admissions via parent referrals.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Education (B.Ed); a Master's in Education Leadership, Management or a related field is an added advantage.
• Registered with the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) with a valid TSC number; a Diploma or certificate in Education Management (e.g. KEMI) is an added advantage.
• At least 8 years of primary-level teaching experience, including a minimum of 3 years in a senior leadership role (Headteacher, Deputy Headteacher or Senior Teacher).
• Trained in and conversant with the Competency-Based Education (CBE); experience with the International Cambridge Curriculum is an added advantage.
• Good working knowledge of the Basic Education Act, TSC Code of Conduct and child-protection guidelines.

Required skills

• Strong, ethical leadership and proven ability to maintain discipline and a positive school culture.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with parents and stakeholders.
• Sound planning, organisational and resource-management skills.
• Computer literate and able to use data to drive decisions.

To apply, send a cover letter and detailed CV (including current and expected salary and three professional referees) quoting "Headteacher - Primary School" in the subject line to the recruiter before 12 November 2026. Copies of academic and professional certificates, TSC registration and a Certificate of Good Conduct are required at interview stage.