Vacancy title:
Deputy School Leader (Athi River School)

[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Business Management and Administration, Category: Teachers & Education]

Jobs at:
Nova Pioneer

Deadline of this Job:
Thursday, October 30 2025

Duty Station:
Kenya | Nairobi | Kenya

Summary
Date Posted: Thursday, October 16 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Deputy School Principal, in partnership with and in the absence of the School Principal, shall be responsible for the following key areas:

Vision and Leadership

• Execute daily school operations while supporting the community in achieving Nova Pioneer’s mission, vision, and instructional model.
• Craft, articulate, and implement a compelling short- and long-term vision for the school’s culture and program.
• Lead strategy development, goal setting, and performance tracking to exceed targets.
• Generate Growth Maps for the team, assign weighting, and ensure alignment with the 3Cs.
• Establish and maintain a strong school culture consistent with Nova Pioneer’s core principles.
• Foster a vibrant school environment where students and staff feel challenged and engaged.
• Build strong relationships with parents and address their concerns proactively.
• Manage teaching, learning, and academic outcomes for all learners.
• Oversee student affairs, behavior, and culture.
• Lead the school leadership team, teachers, and support staff using the Managing the Nova Pioneer Way framework.
• Plan and support the implementation of Open Days, academic events, and parent-centered activities.
• Create marketing opportunities to drive enrollment and reduce attrition.
• Develop and execute strategic plans to ensure student and family retention.
• Use feedback and data to drive school improvement.
• Collaborate with Talent, Operations, Admissions, Marketing, Property, Collections, and Finance teams.
• Lead teammate hiring processes for the school.

Organisation and Administration

• Manage daily school operations, including timetabling and scheduling.
• Oversee school activities and culture in alignment with teacher duty rotas.
• Maintain effective data management systems (e.g., student records, attendance, behavior tracking).
• Analyze and interpret internal and external assessment data to improve student performance.
• Plan and analyze intervention programs for diverse academic subgroups.
• Implement systems for report cards, MAP results, and behavior data sharing.
• Manage the school’s operational and staffing budget with 0% variance.
• Preside over the health and safety committee and ensure compliance with protocols.
• Ensure school facilities, health, safety, and security meet Nova Pioneer standards.
• Oversee campus hiring, people development, and HR-related matters.
• Lead admissions, enrollment, and student retention efforts in collaboration with the Marketing team.
• Support the gating of students with outstanding fees until balances are settled.

Teammate Development

• Lead instructional, pastoral, and behavior management coaching for school leaders and teachers.
• Develop Deans, Senior Residents, and Grade Level Leads to exemplify the Nova Pioneer model.
• Ensure exceptional inquiry-based instruction, data-driven academic monitoring, and project-based learning.
• Foster social-emotional learning, positive behavior systems, restorative justice, and student well-being.
• Oversee attendance registers, substitute plans, and staffing during absences.
• Create a supportive environment for learning and high achievement.
• Monitor and evaluate teaching, learning, and innovation across the school.
• Facilitate collaboration among teachers across grade levels and subject areas.
• Design and manage high-impact professional development for instructional, student affairs, and operations staff.

Parent Engagement

• Create and implement a vision for parent partnership that fosters active involvement in student learning and growth.
• Develop systems for regular parent feedback on student progress, behavior, and school environment.
• Provide weekly updates to parents on academic programs, student well-being, and school news.
• Conduct orientation for new students and parents.
• Coordinate parent events, seminars, and open days.
• Lead 1:1 and group parent meetings to improve student behavior and community culture.
• Serve as the first point of contact for parent queries and concerns.
• Manage family and student satisfaction surveys and leverage data for improvement.
• Onboard new families and offboard exiting families.
• Collaborate with Administrative and Admissions teams to track enrollments.
• Manage termly gating for school fees.

Student Affairs, Behavior and Culture

• Design, execute, and monitor behavior systems (PBIS) and incentives.
• Ensure consistent implementation of the school’s behavior policy.
• Develop and analyze systems for positive behavior, house and mentorship programs, and culture trends.
• Address and document all infractions proactively.
• Oversee discipline cases and chair the school-based discipline committee.
• Maintain the highest standards of discipline and behavior.

Communication

• Develop and monitor effective communication systems with students, staff, parents, and the community.
• Manage all communication channels (e.g., newsletters, WhatsApp, Class Dojo, EdAdmin).
• Communicate in a positive, friendly, and professional manner.

Operations, Health and Safety

• Create plans for student health, safety, and emergency preparedness.
• Conduct daily operational walkthroughs to ensure campus functionality.
• Partner with the Operations Associate to maintain campus facilities.
• Lead monthly safety drills, health and safety meetings, and risk assessments.
• Liaise with security staff to ensure student safety.

Clubs, Sports and After School Programming

• Design and implement data-driven, engaging after-school programs.
• Oversee clubs and sports programs to ensure national and global competitiveness.
• Conduct walkthroughs and provide feedback on program implementation.
• Train, manage, and oversee Student Leaders.

Events and Trips

• Create and monitor a vision for school-wide events, off-campus activities, and weekend programs that promote student development.

ABOUT YOU

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Education or related field; Master’s in Education Management/Administration is desirable.
• TSC number and certificate.

Experience

• 2+ years of experience in a rigorous, high-expectations school setting, including instructional leadership roles (e.g., Dean of Instruction, Dean of Students, Deputy Head, teacher coach).
• Experience as a Head of School is highly valued but not a prerequisite.
• Proven track record as a highly effective teacher with expertise in inquiry-based teaching.

Skills and Competencies

• Strong community leadership skills with the ability to foster a caring and inclusive environment.
• Exceptional strategic thinking with detail-oriented and conscientious execution.
• Excellent interpersonal, leadership, and communication skills.
• Proficiency in using technology for administrative and instructional purposes.
• Critical thinking, adaptability, innovation, and creativity.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, multifaceted organization.
• High energy and ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Enthusiasm for embracing feedback and mutual vulnerability as part of organizational culture.
• Desire to develop leadership skills and contribute to transforming the lives of African youth.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 24

Level of Education: bachelor degree

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