WE ARE HIRING

Deputy Principal

Upper Primary Ngong Road Campus

Makini Primary School - Ngong Road Campus is seeking a dynamic and experienced Deputy Principal. The ideal candidate will oversee the teaching staff and teach across the upper primary school. The successful candidate should also be able to actively encourage and facilitate the formation of each student's moral character, unique skills, capacities, and talents through continuous improvement in ensuring quality education.

The Deputy Principal will oversee the teaching staff, ensuring adherence to the school's daily routine and upholding a high standard of discipline. Responsibilities encompass key aspects of school structure, educational frameworks, staffing, resources, curriculum assessment, student-centred teaching, and the learning environment. The incumbent will be an integral part of the school's leadership team, providing academic and technical services, pedagogical and curriculum expertise to enhance teaching and learning, and support overall school administration.

At Makini, we live our brand promise – 'Achieve Your Aspiration' – not just for our learners, but for our staff as well. We believe that every teacher deserves a space to grow, lead, and inspire. Our culture is anchored in Integrity, Growth, and Excellence, making Makini not just a school, but a community that invests in its people.

• Oversee the teaching staff and teach across the upper primary school.
• Actively encourage and facilitate the formation of each student's moral character, unique skills, capacities, and talents through continuous improvement in ensuring quality education.
• Ensure adherence to the school's daily routine and uphold a high standard of discipline.
• Encompass key aspects of school structure, educational frameworks, staffing, resources, curriculum assessment, student-centred teaching, and the learning environment.
• Provide academic and technical services, pedagogical and curriculum expertise to enhance teaching and learning.
• Support overall school administration.

• Strong instructional leadership and curriculum supervision skills
• Staff management and supervision, including mentoring and appraisal
• Effective communication (oral, written, and interpersonal)
• Strategic planning and school improvement planning
• Understanding of teaching and learning methodologies and assessment practices
• Knowledge of education laws, policies, and regulations
• Familiarity with child protection and safeguarding policies

• A Minimum of a Bachelor of Education degree from a recognized University
• Must be registered with the Teachers Service Commission
• Minimum 7 years of teaching experience and continuous teaching experience in the field, minimum 3 years' experience as a Deputy Principal/Head of Department/Senior Teacher or in a school leadership role.
• In-depth knowledge of the national education curriculum (Competency-Based Education Curriculum)