Deputy HeadTeacher
2025-11-12T14:33:03+00:00
Chantilly Schools
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FULL_TIME
Nairobi
Nairobi
00100
Kenya
Education, and Training
Management, Education
2025-11-25T17:00:00+00:00
Kenya
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We are expanding and we would love for you to join our team
Deputy Headteacher Job Description Chantilly Schools
To assist the Headteacher in the day-to-day strategic and operational management of the school, with a
major focus on the quality of teaching and learning, learner welfare, and the maintenance of a disciplined,
positive, and productive school environment in line with the school's ethos and the requirements of the
Kenyan CBE.
Key Responsibilities (Emphasis on Discipline)
1. Strategic and Operational Leadership
● Deputizing: Undertake the full professional duties of the Headteacher in their absence, ensuring the
seamless operation and safety of the school.
● School Improvement: Contribute significantly to the formulation, implementation, and monitoring of
the School Improvement Plan (SIP) and school policies.
● Daily Management: Oversee and manage daily school routines, including the school calendar,
timetable, assemblies, and supervision rotas.
2. Learner Discipline, Behaviour, and Welfare
● Discipline Authority: Serve as the principal authority and strategist for learner discipline and
behaviour management. This includes consistent enforcement of the school's Code of Conduct and
Discipline Policy across all grades.
● Behaviour Intervention: Lead the implementation of a positive behaviour support system and
manage all serious disciplinary incidents, utilizing restorative justice practices where appropriate, and
ensuring thorough documentation of all cases.
● Pastoral Leadership: Lead the school’s pastoral care system, ensuring the well-being and
social-emotional development of all learners is prioritized, and that vulnerable students receive
appropriate support.
● Safeguarding Lead: Serve as the designated lead for learner safeguarding and child protection,
ensuring all staff are trained and protocols are rigorously followed in compliance with local
regulations.
● Parent Liaison on Conduct: Be the senior point of contact for parents/guardians regarding complex or
sustained issues of learner conduct, promoting a supportive partnership to address behavioural
challenges.
● Staff Training on Conduct: Lead professional development for teachers on effective classroom
management strategies, positive discipline techniques, and non-violent communication.
1. Strategic and Operational Leadership ● Deputizing: Undertake the full professional duties of the Headteacher in their absence, ensuring the seamless operation and safety of the school. ● School Improvement: Contribute significantly to the formulation, implementation, and monitoring of the School Improvement Plan (SIP) and school policies. ● Daily Management: Oversee and manage daily school routines, including the school calendar, timetable, assemblies, and supervision rotas. 2. Learner Discipline, Behaviour, and Welfare ● Discipline Authority: Serve as the principal authority and strategist for learner discipline and behaviour management. This includes consistent enforcement of the school's Code of Conduct and Discipline Policy across all grades. ● Behaviour Intervention: Lead the implementation of a positive behaviour support system and manage all serious disciplinary incidents, utilizing restorative justice practices where appropriate, and ensuring thorough documentation of all cases. ● Pastoral Leadership: Lead the school’s pastoral care system, ensuring the well-being and social-emotional development of all learners is prioritized, and that vulnerable students receive appropriate support. ● Safeguarding Lead: Serve as the designated lead for learner safeguarding and child protection, ensuring all staff are trained and protocols are rigorously followed in compliance with local regulations. ● Parent Liaison on Conduct: Be the senior point of contact for parents/guardians regarding complex or sustained issues of learner conduct, promoting a supportive partnership to address behavioural challenges. ● Staff Training on Conduct: Lead professional development for teachers on effective classroom management strategies, positive discipline techniques, and non-violent communication.
● Authoritative and Fair Leadership in student conduct. ● Exceptional leadership, organizational, and conflict resolution skills. ● Deep understanding of child psychology and positive discipline strategies. ● Commitment to student-centered learning and a rigorous safeguarding culture.
Education: A minimum of a Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) Degree from a recognized institution. ● Certification: Must possess current and valid Teachers Service Commission (TSC) registration. ● Experience: A minimum of 5 years of progressive teaching experience in a reputable primary or secondary school, with at least 3 years in a leadership position and proven success in managing student discipline and complex pastoral issues. ● Preferably male of 30 years and above ● Proven record in handling discipline cases. ● Must be CBE trained with certification.
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Vacancy title:
Deputy HeadTeacher
[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Education, and Training, Category: Management, Education]
Jobs at:
Chantilly Schools
Deadline of this Job:
Tuesday, November 25 2025
Duty Station:
Nairobi | Nairobi | Kenya
Summary
Date Posted: Wednesday, November 12 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed
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We are expanding and we would love for you to join our team
Deputy Headteacher Job Description Chantilly Schools
To assist the Headteacher in the day-to-day strategic and operational management of the school, with a
major focus on the quality of teaching and learning, learner welfare, and the maintenance of a disciplined,
positive, and productive school environment in line with the school's ethos and the requirements of the
Kenyan CBE.
Key Responsibilities (Emphasis on Discipline)
1. Strategic and Operational Leadership
● Deputizing: Undertake the full professional duties of the Headteacher in their absence, ensuring the
seamless operation and safety of the school.
● School Improvement: Contribute significantly to the formulation, implementation, and monitoring of
the School Improvement Plan (SIP) and school policies.
● Daily Management: Oversee and manage daily school routines, including the school calendar,
timetable, assemblies, and supervision rotas.
2. Learner Discipline, Behaviour, and Welfare
● Discipline Authority: Serve as the principal authority and strategist for learner discipline and
behaviour management. This includes consistent enforcement of the school's Code of Conduct and
Discipline Policy across all grades.
● Behaviour Intervention: Lead the implementation of a positive behaviour support system and
manage all serious disciplinary incidents, utilizing restorative justice practices where appropriate, and
ensuring thorough documentation of all cases.
● Pastoral Leadership: Lead the school’s pastoral care system, ensuring the well-being and
social-emotional development of all learners is prioritized, and that vulnerable students receive
appropriate support.
● Safeguarding Lead: Serve as the designated lead for learner safeguarding and child protection,
ensuring all staff are trained and protocols are rigorously followed in compliance with local
regulations.
● Parent Liaison on Conduct: Be the senior point of contact for parents/guardians regarding complex or
sustained issues of learner conduct, promoting a supportive partnership to address behavioural
challenges.
● Staff Training on Conduct: Lead professional development for teachers on effective classroom
management strategies, positive discipline techniques, and non-violent communication.
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 60
Level of Education: bachelor degree
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