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Head of Sport and Academic PE (Senior School) at St Andrew’s School

January 10, 2025
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Job Description

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The Role

As Head of St Andrew’s Turi, Senior School, I welcome applications for this Senior position within our School. If you are someone with experience of delivering high quality and exciting provision for able and talented students, then it is my hope that I can interest you in a wonderful opportunity to not only contribute to our fantastic school, but also to tempt you to consider living in a beautiful location in the Rift Valley of Kenya.
The Head of Sport and Academic PE is not only responsible for delivering an outstanding academic provision, but also the privilege of leading a highly effective and competent department, including an Assistant Head of Sport, Head of Girls games and a team of Graduate Assistants, many of whom have or continue to represent Kenya in various sports.
St Andrew’s School has a rich and successful sporting tradition and the successful candidate will be expected to continue that legacy. The School is currently embarking on a development project to expand the current school gym, build a new short course swimming pool, flagship basketball court and new tennis court provision. In addition, St Andrew’s has recently been used as the official training camp for both the Kenyan and Ugandan international rugby teams. This is a relationship that will be expected to be cultivated and expanded.
I am looking for an ambitious leader, with proven classroom experience in delivering outstanding A-Level PE provision, along with a passion for leading and developing our extensive sporting opportunities, both during the week and at weekends.
Major sports in each term are Football, Hockey, Athletics, Basketball and Rugby for the boys and Netball, Hockey, Athletics, Basketball and Football for the girls. However, sports such as swimming, tennis, cricket, cross country, golf, touch rugby, badminton, table tennis and squash are also offered throughout the year.
If this position excites you, apply, and I look forward to hearing from you and ask that you bring your passion, energy and innovative ideas that could contribute to our school community. In return, we will offer a warm and committed staffroom of highly professional colleagues who delight in guiding our students to seek their highest and students who are committed to improving themselves. We will offer you a home in a safe, beautiful and rural situation within Kenya – a country that demands to be explored – with easy access to countryside, wildlife, culture and the Indian Ocean.
The School

St Andrew’s Turi is one of the leading international schools in Africa. Founded in 1931, it has grown to comprise both Preparatory and Senior Schools. St Andrew’s is a full boarding school, situating on a beautiful 450 acre site on the western slopes of the Rift Valley, North West of Nairobi, and at an altitude of 2500m (making it malaria free) where the wonderful climate makes it one of the most sought after places to live in Kenya.
St Andrew’s has a strong Christian foundation and ethos, which continue to define and govern the nature and work of the School. The Senior School has over 365 students (The Prep School has 230 students) from over 25 nations, with the majority hailing from Africa. The School’s distinctive Christian character is evident in all aspects of School life, with children from all faith backgrounds welcome.
Working at St Andrew’s Turi is an exciting and dynamic experience. Our desire is to recruit committed and resourceful staff, who are looking to develop their skills and leadership capacities and embrace new experiences and challenges.