The Mirema dream started off way back in 1997 when a couple called for a family meeting to share their desire to start a school. Mirema School, a Christian based primary school offering the 2.6.6.3/8.4.4 curriculum, International British Curriculum & Special Needs Curriculum.

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Head of Department- Boarding

Job Type

Full Time

Qualification

BA/BSc/HND , Diploma

Experience

3 years

Location

Nairobi

Job Field

Education / Teaching / Training

Responsibilities

• Support in the development, review, and communication of the boarding schedule, rules, and requirements to ensure smooth day-to-day operations.
• Ensuring all boarding staff understand and consistently implement the established boarding routines and expectations.
• Coordinate the implementation of the boarding calendar and related events in collaboration with other departments, ensuring activities run within set timelines.
• Oversee and support staff in maintaining pupil discipline and adherence to the daily boarding and school schedules.
• Manage time-related routines such as wake-up, lights-out, and bedtime, based on school guidelines and age-appropriate practices.
• Supervise personal grooming, ensuring all boarders are clean, well-dressed, and ready for daily school, church, or co-curricular engagements.
• Monitor and maintain high cleanliness standards within the dormitories, including bed arrangement and regular airing of bedding.
• Identify children with specific needs such as bed-wetting, and help develop a discreet and supportive management plan with relevant staff.
• Keep accurate records of boarding attendance and follow up on any absenteeism, working closely with the admissions office, head teacher, and accounts office.
• Liaise with the kitchen team to ensure all boarders receive appropriate meals, especially those with special dietary needs, in line with school policy.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree or Diploma in Teaching.
• TSC Registration.
• Counselling Qualification.
• 3 years of relevant experience.
• Valid certificate of good conduct.

• Support in the development, review, and communication of the boarding schedule, rules, and requirements to ensure smooth day-to-day operations.
• Ensuring all boarding staff understand and consistently implement the established boarding routines and expectations.
• Coordinate the implementation of the boarding calendar and related events in collaboration with other departments, ensuring activities run within set timelines.
• Oversee and support staff in maintaining pupil discipline and adherence to the daily boarding and school schedules.
• Manage time-related routines such as wake-up, lights-out, and bedtime, based on school guidelines and age-appropriate practices.
• Supervise personal grooming, ensuring all boarders are clean, well-dressed, and ready for daily school, church, or co-curricular engagements.
• Monitor and maintain high cleanliness standards within the dormitories, including bed arrangement and regular airing of bedding.
• Identify children with specific needs such as bed-wetting, and help develop a discreet and supportive management plan with relevant staff.
• Keep accurate records of boarding attendance and follow up on any absenteeism, working closely with the admissions office, head teacher, and accounts office.
• Liaise with the kitchen team to ensure all boarders receive appropriate meals, especially those with special dietary needs, in line with school policy.

• Bachelor's Degree or Diploma in Teaching.
• TSC Registration.
• Counselling Qualification.
• 3 years of relevant experience.
• Valid certificate of good conduct.