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Resident PE/Computer Studies Teacher- (Athi River Primary) – January 2025
ABOUT THE ROLE
Key responsibilities for the role include:
- Work with the Dean of Students to create a vision for the sports program and invest stakeholders in the vision.
- Execute appropriate activities for the children in every session according to the curriculum, schemes of work and lesson plans.
- Deliver activities designed to promote physical, mental, and social development such as games.
- Instruct students individually and in groups, while applying the appropriate teaching method suited for a given group or individual.
- Assimilate student culture activities and support children and teachers strengthen areas assigned e.g. transition, arrival, dismissal, playtime, serving lunch etc.
- Calendar fixtures and sports training programmes for students and accompany teams as a chaperone or coach on sports-related trips and competitions.
- Scout for opportunities for students to participate and compete in various sporting activities and friendlies by creating new and supporting existing partnerships with schools.
- Plan and execute inter-house/class competitions for sports every term and the annual Sports Day.
- Conduct PD and briefing for teammates for sports-related activities e.g. events or initiatives
- Ensure appropriate preparation and management of all competitions and matches.
- Develop strong school teams to represent the school in competitions.
- Develop training programs for all the training sessions in accordance with the school guidelines.
- Coach and instruct players individually or as a group regarding the rules , regulations, equipment and the techniques of the sport.
- Ensure attendance is taken at the beginning and the end of the training sessions.
- Maintain an inventory of sports equipment and work with the Dean of Students to procure all needed sports equipment.
- Instruct and monitor students in the use and care of sports equipment and facilities in order to prevent injuries and damage.
- Observe, assess and file records/reports in hard and soft copy of the children’s progress and development for the Principal, other school leaders and parents.
- Monitor the academic performance of the players and always ensure high standards are met.
- Providing care and support to students, providing them with a secure environment to learn.
- Ensure simple first aid procedures are done to injured students during sporting activities.
- Affirm positive behaviour and flag negative behaviour to maintain order by documenting concerns and incidences, and ensure follow up is made with support from the line manager.
- Attend meetings and teacher training workshops in order to learn NP model and culture.
- Practice and model NP culture to stakeholders in the school community.
- Any other duties as assigned by your Manager
ABOUT YOU
Skills and Qualifications required:
- Must have TSC certification and a relevant degree in Sports/ Recreational Science with PGDE (second subject IT preferred)
- Required 1-3 years experience in a similar position working with young children/ teenagers
- Trained and certified in basic first aid
- Ability to communicate fluently verbally and in writing in English. Ability to effectively present information and respond effectively to questions in one-on-one, small group situations to students and other school staff. Ability to verbally respond to common inquiries from students.
- Must be knowledgeable in a variety of sports and athletic programs
- Preferred- A proven track record of implementing successful sports programs
- Must possess effective coaching techniques and skills. Must possess adequate knowledge of the rules, regulations, strategies, and techniques of the sport.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to build relationships with stakeholders
- You are flexible and open to change – you handle uncertainty, complexity and ambiguity well.
- You are a problem solver – you are proactive in identifying issues and address these thoroughly by making an effort to find appropriate solutions.
- You are excited about our organizational culture and in particular, you are fired up to challenge yourself by embracing mutual vulnerability and a firehose of feedback.
Student Welfare Associate (Tatu Primary)
ABOUT THE ROLE
Key responsibilities for the role include:
ABOUT YOU
- Be a culture champion for our Primary & International School by spearheading school student culture events within the school’s vision and annual theme
- Engage with the many stakeholders who make up Nova Pioneer community in the following ways:
Students
- Manages the student’s government programmes including elections, induction, training, activities and offboarding.
- Provides safe channels for students to share feedback/ideas and address their concerns via student hours.
- Manages the student happiness survey process (scheduling, administration, data analysis and leveraging data to improve students’ experience).
- Leads student mentoring/buddy programmes to strengthen student relationships
- Provides structures for celebrating students who are living and leading NP Culture
- Coordinates student onboarding. Onboard new students and orient continuing students to new expectations as they progress from one level to the next
- In conjunction with the Deputy School Leader, owns the implementation of the contents of the Student Code of Conduct handbook and related policies
- Coordinates the school’s daily routine from arrival to dismissal, ensuring the baraza and recess schedule is clearly mapped out and implemented.
- Leads health and safety activities: lead the health and safety committee, plan and coordinate emergency drills, first aid training for all teammates and students, etc.
- Tracks and maintains high levels of student safety, health and wellness
- Understands how to support students in managing behaviour expectations using restorative approach and guides instructional leads on how to apply SEL
Parents
- Manages the family satisfaction survey process (scheduling, administration, data analysis and leveraging data to improve students’ experience).
- Onboards new families and offboards families exiting the school.
- Works with Administrative staff and Admissions to coordinate and track new enrollments/ joiners.
- Coordinates beginning of year student onboarding activities such as Week Zero.
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Academic & Student Affairs’ Teams
- Conducts PDs and trains teachers on managing student behaviour and building student character.
- Is the primary owner of Student Leadership Development: Creates plans and systems for teaching student leadership development to Novaneers, including supporting rollout with teachers, training and development for teachers, and observation and feedback on implementation.
- Coaches and manages the Student Affairs team that comprises the School Nurses and School Counsellors
- Works with the School Counsellors and teachers to create individual student behaviour plans and student support plans.
- Coordinates school duty rotas and other relevant student life experiences (non-academic) e.g. health and safety; school culture e.g. dismissal; transitions; safety drills e.g. fire drills, etc.
- Any other duties as assigned by your Manager
Skills and Qualifications required
- You have a Bachelor’s Degree in Education, Diploma in Education or P1 certificate and you are TSC certified.
- You have excellent interpersonal and leadership skills that encompass trust and respect.
- You have excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- You have strong coaching and people management skills.
- You have a proven track record of success in leading team(s) at the entry or mid-level.
- You have very strong planning and organisation skills (will be required to send parent surveys, organise student lists and teacher lists for school events, etc).
- You have experience using tech.
- You are a critical thinker, flexible, adaptable, innovative and creative.
- You understand the complexities of working in a multi-faceted, fast-paced organisation.
- You are passionate about building strong relationships with students and parents.
- You have high energy levels and can work in a highly confidential setting.
- You have experience leading and coordinating teams and working closely with students and parents.
- You are excited about our organisational culture – and in particular, you are fired up to challenge yourself by embracing mutual vulnerability and a firehose of feedback.
- You have a desire to further develop your leadership skills and apply them to transform the lives of African youth.
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- Resident PE/Computer Studies Teacher- (Athi River Primary) – January 2025
- Student Welfare Associate (Tatu Primary)