School Principal

Our client, a well-established learning institution, is seeking a

The successful candidate will serve as the lead educator and administrator, responsible for academic excellence, staff leadership, learner development, regulatory compliance, and stakeholder engagement.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Academic Leadership & Curriculum Management

• Guide and oversee effective implementation of the approved curriculum and syllabi
• Maintain high teaching and learning standards across the school
• Monitor lesson attendance, rescheduling, and learner progress
• Supervise preparation and use of schemes of work, lesson plans, and timetables
• Track learner progress, value addition, IEPs, and skills development records
• Promote continuous teacher professional development

School Administration & Governance

• Provide overall leadership in institutional administration
• Maintain accurate learner enrolment and staffing establishment records
• Issue job descriptions and performance targets to teaching staff
• Oversee teacher performance appraisal and analysis
• Manage school assets, records, and statutory documentation
• Ensure compliance with education laws, regulations, and policies
• Liaise with senior management and key stakeholders
• Resolve complaints and maintain proper records

People Management & Leadership

• Lead, mentor, coach, and motivate teaching staff
• Oversee onboarding, induction, and disciplinary processes
• Approve leave, offs, and emergency permissions
• Participate in school and departmental meetings
• Monitor staff attendance registers, duty rotas, and records

Health, Safety & Welfare

• Implement and monitor health and safety measures
• Coordinate fire drills, first aid arrangements, and emergency procedures
• Establish and support a Health & Safety Committee
• Ensure a clean, safe, and compliant learning environment

Stakeholder & Community Engagement

• Build strong relationships with learners, parents, staff, and stakeholders
• Maintain records of parental involvement and stakeholder engagement
• Liaise with regulatory and professional bodies KNEC, KICD, MOE, SEMASE
• Maintain visitors’ records and official correspondence

Co-Curricular Activities & Learner Development

• Support and participate in co-curricular and team-building activities
• Oversee clubs, patrons, awards, and learner achievements
• Act as a role model and mentor to learners and staff

KEY PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

• Excellent communication and listening skills
• Strong leadership and collaboration abilities
• Firm, fair, humble, and respectful
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail
• Motivational, supportive, and service-oriented
• Effective time manager with high integrity