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Head Teacher - Aga Khan Primary School, KisumuNew!

Category

Teaching

Employment Type

Full-time

Location

Kisumu, Kenya

Vacancies

1 position

Closing Date

12/3/2026
29 days left

Employer / Company

Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN) logo
Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN)
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Description (Public)

The Head Teacher provides strategic, ethical and values-based leadership to the school, ensuring quality teaching and learning, effective delivery of the Competency-Based Education curriculum and seamless learner progression from primary to junior school.

Duties, Roles and Responsibilities

  • Provide instructional and operational leadership across the Grade 1 to 9 programme.
  • Ensure effective implementation of the Competency-Based Curriculum and CBE.
  • Promote excellence in academics, co-curricular activities, sports and talent development.
  • Develop and motivate a high-performing teaching and support team.
  • Lead school budgeting, finance management and fee collection processes.
  • Monitor school performance against agreed targets and quality standards.
  • Strengthen relationships with parents, the community and AKDN institutions.
  • Nurture an inclusive culture grounded in ethics, pluralism, respect and care.

Qualifications, Education and Competencies

Qualifications & Experience:

  • Bachelor of Education, or a Bachelor of Science or Arts (Upper Second Class) with a Post Graduate Diploma in Education.
  • Master of Education in Leadership and Management or Curriculum.
  • Working knowledge of the Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC) and CBE.
  • At least 5 years of school leadership experience with demonstrable achievements.
  • Experience managing school budgets, finance and fee collections.
  • Thorough knowledge of the Teachers Service Commission Act, Education Act, Employment Act and Children Act as they relate to schools.

Skills & Competencies:

  • Excellent team building and people leadership skills.
  • Strong instructional leadership and performance management.
  • Consistency in class work performance.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
  • Commitment to professional development and continuous improvement.
  • Effective communication with parents, staff and the wider community.

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