Vacancy title:
Deputy Principal - History/CRE or any other teaching combination

[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Education, and Training, Category: Education, Management, Teachers & Education, Colleges, Universities & Schools]

Jobs at:
St. Christopher Girls Senior School

Deadline of this Job:
Saturday, September 5 2026

Duty Station:
Machakos | Machakos

Summary
Date Posted: Monday, August 24 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

DEPUTY PRINCIPAL – HISTORY / CRE / OTHER TEACHING COMBINATION

Job Purpose

St. Christopher Girls Senior School is seeking a committed, experienced, and values-driven educator to serve as Deputy Principal. The successful candidate will support the Principal in the overall administration and management of the school while also contributing to teaching and learning in History, CRE, or another suitable subject combination.

The role requires a strong commitment to Catholic values, academic excellence, learner discipline, staff development, and the holistic growth of students.

Key Responsibilities

School Administration & Leadership

• Assist the Principal in the day-to-day administration and management of the school.
• Support the implementation of school policies, programmes, and strategic objectives.
• Supervise teaching and non-teaching staff as delegated by the Principal.
• Coordinate academic programmes, timetables, examinations, and other school activities.
• Monitor teaching standards, lesson preparation, learner performance, and curriculum implementation.
• Assist in maintaining high standards of discipline among learners and staff.
• Support staff meetings, departmental activities, and professional development programmes.
• Assist in maintaining effective communication between school management, teachers, learners, parents, and other stakeholders.
• Support the development and implementation of school improvement initiatives.
• Ensure appropriate records and administrative reports are maintained.
• Promote a safe, orderly, respectful, and supportive school environment.
• Represent the Principal when delegated or when required.
• Perform other leadership and administrative duties assigned by the Principal.

Teaching Responsibilities

• Teach History, CRE, or another suitable subject combination according to the teacher's qualifications.
• Prepare lesson plans, schemes of work, teaching resources, assignments, and assessments.
• Assess learners and monitor their academic progress.
• Provide academic support and guidance to learners.
• Prepare learners for relevant internal and external examinations.
• Promote critical thinking, good citizenship, moral development, and positive values.
• Participate in co-curricular activities and other academic programmes.

Pastoral & Values-Based Responsibilities

• Promote the Catholic ethos, values, and mission of the school.
• Support learners' spiritual, moral, social, and personal development.
• Encourage discipline, integrity, respect, responsibility, and compassion.
• Support school religious activities and faith-based programmes.
• Serve as a positive role model to learners and staff.

Qualifications and Experience

• Relevant teaching and educational leadership qualifications from a recognized institution.
• Strong teaching background in History, CRE, or another suitable teaching combination.
• Demonstrated experience in school leadership, administration, or coordination will be an advantage.
• Strong classroom management, communication, organizational, and leadership skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with school management, staff, learners, parents, and the wider community.

Essential Requirement

• Must be a devout Catholic Christian.

Eligible Applicants

• Both male and female candidates are welcome to apply.
• Religious brothers and sisters are encouraged to apply.
• Retired teachers with suitable qualifications and experience are also encouraged to apply.

Personal Attributes

• Strong Christian values and integrity.
• Mature, responsible, and disciplined.
• Effective leader and team player.
• Compassionate and approachable.
• Strong commitment to education and holistic learner development.
• Excellent organizational and decision-making abilities.
• Able to uphold confidentiality and professional standards.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 12

Level of Education: bachelor degree

Job application procedure

WhatsApp: 0715 209 403

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