Makini Schools is a leader in the Kenyan system of education - drawing on global best practice - with five campuses in Nairobi & Kisumu, offering nursery, primary and high school education. We are recruiting to fill the following positions below:

Deputy Principal - Upper Primary

Lead Excellence. Shape Character. Drive Impact

Makini Primary School invites applications from exceptional and visionary educators for the position of Deputy Principal – Upper Primary. This role offers a unique opportunity to provide strategic leadership, drive academic excellence, and nurture a values-driven school culture where every learner thrives.

Strategic Leadership & Vision

Working closely with the Principal, the Deputy Principal will:

• Co-create and drive a compelling school vision that inspires students, staff, and the wider community.
• Champion innovation, including the integration of emerging technologies to enhance learning.
• Lead continuous school improvement aligned to excellence, growth, and impact.

Academic Leadership

• Oversee curriculum implementation in line with Makini standards and national guidelines.
• Drive high-quality teaching and learning through monitoring, evaluation, and targeted improvement strategies.
• Ensure a stimulating, safe, and high-performing learning environment for all students.
• Coordinate internal and external assessments and track academic progress.
• Lead structured academic review meetings and data-driven decision-making.
• Ensure effective planning through quality schemes of work, lesson plans, and teaching resources.
• Strengthen parent partnerships through open days, meetings, and consistent communication.

Learning and Character Formation

• Lead holistic student development through strong guidance, counselling, and mentorship programmes.
• Build a disciplined, values-driven culture anchored on integrity, responsibility, and excellence.
• Promote strong communication among students, staff, parents, and the wider community.
• Ensure effective implementation of school rules, pastoral care, and career guidance structures.
• Embed core values and positive character formation in all aspects of school life.

Administrative & Operational Leadership

• Oversee student admissions and maintain optimal enrolment aligned to school standards.
• Drive innovation and continuous improvement initiatives across the school.
• Ensure effective management of resources, facilities, safety, and school operations.
• Liaise with the Ministry of Education and relevant stakeholders when required.
• Support budgeting, cost management, and efficient utilization of resources.
• Oversee student welfare systems including health, transport, and safety.

School Management & Accountability

• Support the Principal in building a high-performance, collaborative, and values-driven culture.
• Ensure delivery of academic and operational goals.
• Lead staff performance management, coaching, and appraisal processes.
• Promote accountability, teamwork, and a culture of continuous improvement.

Safeguarding & Child Protection

• Ensure full implementation of safeguarding and child protection policies.
• Foster a safe environment where concerns are raised and addressed promptly.
• Build strong partnerships with parents and external agencies to support student wellbeing.

The Ideal Candidate

You are a purpose-driven, emotionally intelligent, and highly organised leader with a passion for both academic excellence and student wellbeing. You combine high expectations with genuine care and have the presence to inspire confidence, trust, and results.

Minimum requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Education (B.Ed) or equivalent.
• TSC Registration.
• Minimum of seven (7) years’ teaching experience, including at least three (3) years in a leadership role.
• Proven track record of improving academic outcomes and leading high-performing teams.
• Demonstrated integrity, professionalism, and strong ethical standards.
• Growth mindset with a commitment to continuous learning and innovation.
• Resilient, adaptable, and able to thrive in a dynamic, results-driven environment.

• Co-create and drive a compelling school vision that inspires students, staff, and the wider community.
• Champion innovation, including the integration of emerging technologies to enhance learning.
• Lead continuous school improvement aligned to excellence, growth, and impact.
• Oversee curriculum implementation in line with Makini standards and national guidelines.
• Drive high-quality teaching and learning through monitoring, evaluation, and targeted improvement strategies.
• Ensure a stimulating, safe, and high-performing learning environment for all students.
• Coordinate internal and external assessments and track academic progress.
• Lead structured academic review meetings and data-driven decision-making.
• Ensure effective planning through quality schemes of work, lesson plans, and teaching resources.
• Strengthen parent partnerships through open days, meetings, and consistent communication.
• Lead holistic student development through strong guidance, counselling, and mentorship programmes.
• Build a disciplined, values-driven culture anchored on integrity, responsibility, and excellence.
• Promote strong communication among students, staff, parents, and the wider community.
• Ensure effective implementation of school rules, pastoral care, and career guidance structures.
• Embed core values and positive character formation in all aspects of school life.
• Oversee student admissions and maintain optimal enrolment aligned to school standards.
• Drive innovation and continuous improvement initiatives across the school.
• Ensure effective management of resources, facilities, safety, and school operations.
• Liaise with the Ministry of Education and relevant stakeholders when required.
• Support budgeting, cost management, and efficient utilization of resources.
• Oversee student welfare systems including health, transport, and safety.
• Support the Principal in building a high-performance, collaborative, and values-driven culture.
• Ensure delivery of academic and operational goals.
• Lead staff performance management, coaching, and appraisal processes.
• Promote accountability, teamwork, and a culture of continuous improvement.
• Ensure full implementation of safeguarding and child protection policies.
• Foster a safe environment where concerns are raised and addressed promptly.
• Build strong partnerships with parents and external agencies to support student wellbeing.

• Strategic leadership
• Innovation
• Curriculum implementation
• Teaching and learning monitoring
• Assessment coordination
• Data-driven decision-making
• Parent partnerships
• Guidance and counselling
• Mentorship
• Communication
• Administrative leadership
• Resource management
• Budgeting and cost management
• Student welfare management
• Staff performance management
• Safeguarding and child protection
• Emotional intelligence
• Organization
• Integrity
• Professionalism
• Ethical standards
• Growth mindset
• Resilience
• Adaptability

• Bachelor’s Degree in Education (B.Ed) or equivalent.
• TSC Registration.
• Minimum of seven (7) years’ teaching experience, including at least three (3) years in a leadership role.
• Proven track record of improving academic outcomes and leading high-performing teams.
• Demonstrated integrity, professionalism, and strong ethical standards.
• Growth mindset with a commitment to continuous learning and innovation.
• Resilient, adaptable, and able to thrive in a dynamic, results-driven environment.