Background

Our client is a dynamic Christian non-profit institution committed to community development and education. The Deputy headteacher plays a key leadership role in supporting the Principal to ensure effective academic delivery, smooth school operations, strong student welfare systems, and a nurturing, Christ-centered learning environment. The role combines administrative leadership, instructional supervision, pastoral care, and team management to promote academic excellence and holistic learner development.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

Administrative & Operational Leadership

• Deputise the Principal and assume full leadership responsibility in their absence.
• Oversee the day-to-day operations of the school to ensure smooth and efficient functioning.
• Prepare and manage staff duty rosters, staff attendance records, and movement registers.
• Maintain accurate learner and staff records, including admissions, attendance, discipline cases, and staff files.
• Ensure the safety, security, and wellbeing of learners, staff, and institutional resources.
• Manage and oversee school facilities, equipment, and infrastructure to maintain a safe, clean, and conducive learning environment.
• Perform any other duties assigned by the Principal within scope and capability.

Academic & Curriculum Oversight

• Supervise and ensure full implementation of the Competency Based Curriculum (CBC) in line with national education standards.
• Monitor syllabus coverage and maintain high academic standards across all subjects.
• Coordinate internal examinations and oversee analysis and use of results for school improvement.
• Implement scheduled instructional programmes and academic calendars.
• Source, manage, and distribute instructional and learning materials.
• Review teaching and learning support materials to ensure quality and effectiveness.
• Appraise senior teachers and other teaching staff in collaboration with the Principal.
• Teach assigned subjects according to specialization and timetable.
• Initiate innovative ideas and programmes to enhance teaching and learning.

Student Discipline, Welfare & Pastoral Care

• Maintain discipline among learners and staff to create a positive and conducive learning environment.
• Chair or support the Disciplinary Committee and handle learner behaviour cases with fairness and professionalism.
• Promote holistic learner welfare, including psychosocial support and safeguarding.
• Track learner attendance and coordinate follow-up for absent learners.
• Provide guidance, counselling, and spiritual mentorship in line with Christian values.

Staff Leadership & Development

• Support, supervise, and mentor teachers and non-teaching staff.
• Coordinate staff development programmes and professional training activities.
• Foster a culture of teamwork, accountability, excellence, and servant leadership.
• Support performance management processes, including staff appraisal and feedback.

Parent & Community Engagement

• Organise and lead parents’ meetings and school engagement forums.
• Strengthen relationships between the school and the wider community.
• Represent the school in relevant education and community platforms when required.

Minimum Qualifications & Requirements

• P1 Certificate or Diploma in ECDE (Early Childhood Development Education).
• Valid Teachers Service Commission (TSC) Registration Certificate.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Education ( PRIMARY OPTION/ECDE) is an added advantage.
• At least 5 years of teaching experience.
• At least 3 years’ experience as a Senior Teacher, or
• At least 2 years’ experience as a Deputy Principal or in a similar leadership role.
• Ability to teach Lower Primary is an added advantage.

Qualities & Competencies

The ideal candidate should demonstrate the following qualities:

• Servant leadership mindset and strong ethical character.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and reporting skills.
• Strong instructional leadership with basic ICT skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively and build strong teams.
• Effective organisational and time management skills.
• Sound problem-solving and decision-making ability.
• Compassion and strong commitment to learner welfare.
• Spiritual maturity and alignment with Christian values.
• High levels of accountability, reliability, and professionalism.
• Ability to lead, give direction, and manage people effectively.
• Creativity, flexibility, and openness to innovation.

• Deputise the Principal and assume full leadership responsibility in their absence.
• Oversee the day-to-day operations of the school to ensure smooth and efficient functioning.
• Prepare and manage staff duty rosters, staff attendance records, and movement registers.
• Maintain accurate learner and staff records, including admissions, attendance, discipline cases, and staff files.
• Ensure the safety, security, and wellbeing of learners, staff, and institutional resources.
• Manage and oversee school facilities, equipment, and infrastructure to maintain a safe, clean, and conducive learning environment.
• Perform any other duties assigned by the Principal within scope and capability.
• Supervise and ensure full implementation of the Competency Based Curriculum (CBC) in line with national education standards.
• Monitor syllabus coverage and maintain high academic standards across all subjects.
• Coordinate internal examinations and oversee analysis and use of results for school improvement.
• Implement scheduled instructional programmes and academic calendars.
• Source, manage, and distribute instructional and learning materials.
• Review teaching and learning support materials to ensure quality and effectiveness.
• Appraise senior teachers and other teaching staff in collaboration with the Principal.
• Teach assigned subjects according to specialization and timetable.
• Initiate innovative ideas and programmes to enhance teaching and learning.
• Maintain discipline among learners and staff to create a positive and conducive learning environment.
• Chair or support the Disciplinary Committee and handle learner behaviour cases with fairness and professionalism.
• Promote holistic learner welfare, including psychosocial support and safeguarding.
• Track learner attendance and coordinate follow-up for absent learners.
• Provide guidance, counselling, and spiritual mentorship in line with Christian values.
• Support, supervise, and mentor teachers and non-teaching staff.
• Coordinate staff development programmes and professional training activities.
• Foster a culture of teamwork, accountability, excellence, and servant leadership.
• Support performance management processes, including staff appraisal and feedback.
• Organise and lead parents’ meetings and school engagement forums.
• Strengthen relationships between the school and the wider community.
• Represent the school in relevant education and community platforms when required.

• Servant leadership mindset and strong ethical character.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and reporting skills.
• Strong instructional leadership with basic ICT skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively and build strong teams.
• Effective organisational and time management skills.
• Sound problem-solving and decision-making ability.
• Compassion and strong commitment to learner welfare.
• Spiritual maturity and alignment with Christian values.
• High levels of accountability, reliability, and professionalism.
• Ability to lead, give direction, and manage people effectively.
• Creativity, flexibility, and openness to innovation.

• P1 Certificate or Diploma in ECDE (Early Childhood Development Education).
• Valid Teachers Service Commission (TSC) Registration Certificate.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Education ( PRIMARY OPTION/ECDE) is an added advantage.
• At least 5 years of teaching experience.
• At least 3 years’ experience as a Senior Teacher, or
• At least 2 years’ experience as a Deputy Principal or in a similar leadership role.
• Ability to teach Lower Primary is an added advantage.