Hillcrest International Schools Nairobi Jobs.

Hillcrest International Schools Nairobi Jobs.
Hillcrest International Schools have been providing high quality British education from Early Years to A’ Level for over forty years. Our excellent facilities accommodate over 650 students from over thirty countries on a beautiful site in a leafy suburb of Nairobi.

Catering for students drawn from the international, professional and local business communities, the schools engender a spirit of tolerance and understanding in a friendly and supportive atmosphere.

Hillcrest offers an opportunity to work in well-equipped and dynamic schools full of positive and motivated students with diverse, energetic and creative staff.

Available from September 2011:

POST OF HEAD TEACHER HILLCREST PREPARATORY SCHOOL
We are looking for an innovative and energetic leader to head this dynamic, progressive school at an exciting phase in its development.

The successful candidate will have the ability to lead and inspire staff and students; have excellent interpersonal skills; recognize the individual needs of pupils; be passionate about teaching and learning and have a commitment to a creative and varied curriculum.

Applications, CV and details of two referees to Ms Lucy Mayer
headteacherprep@hillcrest.ac.ke by Friday 4th February 2011
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

Early Years Section

Teacher Assistant
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KSCE ) Grade C
Diploma/Advanced certificate in early childhood or pre-school training
Two years’ experience working with children
Good command of spoken and written English
Strong leadership and communication skills
Ability to use initiative
Computer skills are an added advantage

Preparatory Section
Year 1 Teacher
Multi-skilled. Key Stage 3 Teacher with strong interest in the Arts

Secondary School
We are looking for dynamic, enthusiastic and innovative teachers to fill various vacancies within this lively, progressive and reputable schools’ group, starting in late August 2011.

Resident Boarding Master
B.Ed or equivalent
Able to live on the campus during term time
Previous experience in a similar position an advantage
Outgoing and energetic individual
A team player
Able to work independently
Strong communication skills and computer literate

Teaching positions
1) Biology teacher, IGCSE and A level
2) Music teacher, GCSE and A level, Head of Department
3) Psychology teacher, A level
4) English teacher, O level and A level, Head of Department
5) Design & Technology, IGCSE and A level
6) Economics, A level. A second subject preferable.

In all of the above teaching positions preference will be given to those offering some sports coaching possibilities.

Contract period: 2 years
Contract type: Full time

Applications by email including full CV, covering letter of application, colour passport photo and the names and email contacts of two referees to ians@hillcrest.ac.ke ; headteacherprep@hillcrest.ac.ke and hr@hiilcrest.ac.ke

Closing date for applications: 11th February 2011