Pharo School Nairobi stems from a long history of academic success and excellence, with deep roots in the local community. Founded in 1996 as Tender Care Junior Academy, in the heart of Komarock, the school begun with just 2 children and the school grew steadily, building a strong reputation through word of mouth and a commitment to early education excellenc...

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Lead Senior Teacher - Pre-School

Job Type

Full Time

Qualification

BA/BSc/HND

Experience

5 - 7 years

Location

Nairobi

Job Field

Education / Teaching / Training

Duties and Responsibilities

Teaching and Learning

• Lead and oversee the planning, preparation, and implementation of termly and annual plans, schemes of work, and daily lesson plans across the Pre-School Campus.
• Ensure learning experiences are age-appropriate, play-based, inquiry-driven, and aligned with curriculum expectations and school standards.
• Model excellent teaching practice and support teachers in delivering engaging and developmentally appropriate lessons.
• Ensure effective differentiation to support varying learner needs, developmental stages, and learning styles.
• Promote language-rich environments and early literacy and numeracy development.
• Support implementation of co-curricular, social-emotional, and enrichment programmes.
• Monitor assessment practices and ensure timely recording and reporting of learner progress.
• Ensure learning evidence, learner portfolios, and assessment records are maintained accurately.
• Prepare and submit monthly campus academic updates, achievements, challenges, and recommendations to the Deputy Head Teacher.

Campus Administration and Staff Management

• Coordinate the day-to-day academic and operational running of the Pre-School Campus.
• Prepare and manage teaching timetables and staff duty schedules for the campus.
• Monitor teacher attendance, punctuality, lesson delivery, and classroom effectiveness.
• Supervise and support all Pre-School teaching staff and teaching assistants.
• Allocate responsibilities based on staff strengths and developmental needs.
• Conduct regular lesson observations and instructional coaching.
• Lead staff meetings and professional reflection sessions.
• Identify teacher professional development needs and coordinate training opportunities.
• Participate in staff appraisal processes, induction, and probation management for new staff.
• Promote professionalism and ensure adherence to school policies and code of conduct.
• Serve as the communication link between school leadership and the Pre-School Campus staff.

Curriculum Implementation and Instructional Leadership

• Lead implementation of the Early Years curriculum and ensure alignment with school expectations and quality standards.
• Monitor curriculum coverage and learner developmental outcomes across all Pre-School classes.
• Ensure classrooms maintain high standards in learning environment setup, learner engagement, and instructional resources.
• Support teachers in lesson planning, classroom management, and child-centred instruction.
• Coordinate procurement and effective use of teaching and learning materials.
• Ensure assessment and reporting practices reflect learner growth and developmental milestones.
• Promote innovation and best practice in Early Childhood education.

Learner Welfare and Child Development

• Ensure a safe, inclusive, and nurturing learning environment for all learners.
• Oversee learner welfare, behaviour support, guidance, and age-appropriate discipline practices.
• Monitor learner attendance, transitions, and emotional well-being.
• Coordinate safeguarding measures and ensure compliance with child protection procedures.
• Facilitate early identification of learners requiring additional support and coordinate interventions.
• Promote healthy routines, independence, social skills, and positive learner behaviour.

Parent and Community Engagement

• Build strong partnerships with parents and caregivers to support learner development.
• Coordinate parent communication and engagement initiatives.
• Facilitate parent meetings, workshops, and learner progress discussions.
• Address parent concerns professionally and in collaboration with school leadership.
• Promote a strong school culture and positive campus experience for families.

General

• Participate in Continuous Professional Development (CPD).
• Foster collaboration and sharing of best practices across campuses.
• Support and participate in school activities and events.
• Maintain accurate documentation and campus records.
• Attend staff and leadership meetings as required.
• Adhere to safeguarding, health and safety, and all school policies.
• Undertake any other duties assigned by the supervisor.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in Early Childhood Education, or related field.
• Valid TSC Registration Certificate.
• Minimum 5–7 years teaching experience in Early Years/Pre-School education, including leadership responsibilities.
• Strong knowledge of CBC implementation within Early Years Education.
• STEM experience is an added advantage
• Strong leadership, communication, organisation, and ICT skills
• Demonstrated ability to lead and coach teaching teams.
• Strong planning, organisation, and problem-solving skills.

• Lead and oversee the planning, preparation, and implementation of termly and annual plans, schemes of work, and daily lesson plans across the Pre-School Campus.
• Ensure learning experiences are age-appropriate, play-based, inquiry-driven, and aligned with curriculum expectations and school standards.
• Model excellent teaching practice and support teachers in delivering engaging and developmentally appropriate lessons.
• Ensure effective differentiation to support varying learner needs, developmental stages, and learning styles.
• Promote language-rich environments and early literacy and numeracy development.
• Support implementation of co-curricular, social-emotional, and enrichment programmes.
• Monitor assessment practices and ensure timely recording and reporting of learner progress.
• Ensure learning evidence, learner portfolios, and assessment records are maintained accurately.
• Prepare and submit monthly campus academic updates, achievements, challenges, and recommendations to the Deputy Head Teacher.
• Coordinate the day-to-day academic and operational running of the Pre-School Campus.
• Prepare and manage teaching timetables and staff duty schedules for the campus.
• Monitor teacher attendance, punctuality, lesson delivery, and classroom effectiveness.
• Supervise and support all Pre-School teaching staff and teaching assistants.
• Allocate responsibilities based on staff strengths and developmental needs.
• Conduct regular lesson observations and instructional coaching.
• Lead staff meetings and professional reflection sessions.
• Identify teacher professional development needs and coordinate training opportunities.
• Participate in staff appraisal processes, induction, and probation management for new staff.
• Promote professionalism and ensure adherence to school policies and code of conduct.
• Serve as the communication link between school leadership and the Pre-School Campus staff.
• Lead implementation of the Early Years curriculum and ensure alignment with school expectations and quality standards.
• Monitor curriculum coverage and learner developmental outcomes across all Pre-School classes.
• Ensure classrooms maintain high standards in learning environment setup, learner engagement, and instructional resources.
• Support teachers in lesson planning, classroom management, and child-centred instruction.
• Coordinate procurement and effective use of teaching and learning materials.
• Ensure assessment and reporting practices reflect learner growth and developmental milestones.
• Promote innovation and best practice in Early Childhood education.
• Ensure a safe, inclusive, and nurturing learning environment for all learners.
• Oversee learner welfare, behaviour support, guidance, and age-appropriate discipline practices.
• Monitor learner attendance, transitions, and emotional well-being.
• Coordinate safeguarding measures and ensure compliance with child protection procedures.
• Facilitate early identification of learners requiring additional support and coordinate interventions.
• Promote healthy routines, independence, social skills, and positive learner behaviour.
• Build strong partnerships with parents and caregivers to support learner development.
• Coordinate parent communication and engagement initiatives.
• Facilitate parent meetings, workshops, and learner progress discussions.
• Address parent concerns professionally and in collaboration with school leadership.
• Promote a strong school culture and positive campus experience for families.
• Participate in Continuous Professional Development (CPD).
• Foster collaboration and sharing of best practices across campuses.
• Support and participate in school activities and events.
• Maintain accurate documentation and campus records.
• Attend staff and leadership meetings as required.
• Adhere to safeguarding, health and safety, and all school policies.
• Undertake any other duties assigned by the supervisor.

• Strong leadership, communication, organisation, and ICT skills
• Demonstrated ability to lead and coach teaching teams.
• Strong planning, organisation, and problem-solving skills.

• Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in Early Childhood Education, or related field.
• Valid TSC Registration Certificate.
• Minimum 5–7 years teaching experience in Early Years/Pre-School education, including leadership responsibilities.
• Strong knowledge of CBC implementation within Early Years Education.
• STEM experience is an added advantage