School Principal – Nakuru

About the role

A well-established, reputable dual-site Christian institution offering grades PP1 through Grade 9 is recruiting a School Principal to be based in Nakuru. The principal provides collaborative leadership, oversees day-to-day operations, ensures academic excellence, manages staff and resources, and fosters a safe, supportive and inclusive environment for students and staff.

Key responsibilities

• Foster a positive, inclusive school culture that promotes academic excellence and holistic development.
• Provide strategic and operational leadership so the school's mission, vision and goals are achieved.
• Create a collaborative, supportive environment for teachers, mentor them and resolve staff issues, implementing performance improvement strategies where needed.
• Work with teachers on curriculum materials and course adaptations, keeping directors informed.
• Prepare timetables, class lists, schedules and supervision schedules, hold regular staff meetings and handle student registration and transfers.
• Liaise with government officials to ensure compliance with laws and regulations, and communicate with students, parents, staff and the community.
• Monitor student performance, discipline and well-being, and manage financial, physical and technological resources transparently.
• Draft education policy with the Human Resources department, ensure compliance with policies, regulations and safety standards, and safeguard the health and well-being of staff and pupils.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in education or a related field.
• Member of the Teaching Service Commission.
• Ability to teach two or more subjects.
• At least 5 years of experience in a leadership position in an educational institution, preferably as a school principal or assistant principal.
• Proven experience in financial management and resource optimization.

Required skills

• In-depth knowledge of education policies, curriculum standards and best practices.
• Strong organizational, decision-making and problem-solving skills.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Collaborative leadership aligned with the school's mission and values.

Applications are made through the recruitment agency's online application form; the agency states that it does not charge any fee.