Teacher of Biology (Part-time 0.3) at St Andrew’s School

Overview

St Andrew’s School, Turi is highly respected in Kenya and regarded as one of the leading international schools in East Africa. Numbering 550 pupils, it comprises two semi-autonomous schools: a Preparatory School of circa 220 pupils between the ages of 3 and 13 and a Senior School of circa 330 pupils between the ages of 13 and 18. It is fully coeduca... Teacher of Biology (Part-time 0.3) Skills and Attributes The successful candidate should have: Experience in the outstanding delivery of the Biology curriculum and assessment materials A sense of purpose, the highest standards of personal integrity, someone who seeks the highest in all they do A strong personal empathy with the School’s Christian ethos Outstanding understanding of the collection, analysis and use of data to improve student outcomes A professional demeanor that is supportive, encouraging, compassionate and inclusive Impressive personal presence and presentation High literate and numerate skills, excellent in the use of IT and with a keen eye for detail High work standards evidenced by a consistently thorough detailed and organised approach The presence, intellect, tact and credibility to represent the School at all levels and to a variety of audiences Vision, creativity and imagination combined with the ability to operate at a strategic level First class oral and written communication, and presentation skills High levels of discretion and confidentiality The ability to manage and prioritise a diverse workload, to meet deadlines and to work calmly under pressure Responsibilities The overarching responsibilities of the role include: Promoting the Christian ethos of the school Establishing and developing a culture of excellence Ensuring delivery of excellent Biology provision at the Senior School Developing and improving the overall quality of academic provision Developing and delivering outstanding assessment for learning, in line with school policy Ensuring accurate reporting data and identifying trends to improve academic outcomes for all