Aga Khan Education Service, Kenya
www.agakhanschools.org/kenya
VACANCY: HEAD OF SENIOR SCHOOL - THE AGA KHAN ACADEMY, NAIROBI,
Established in 1970, the Aga Khan Academy Nairobi is a private, co-educational school located on a five-acre
plot with extensive facilities in the Parklands suburb of Nairobi, Kenya. The Academy offers the International
Baccalaureate Curriculum at Primary Years, Middle Years and Diploma level, as well as the IGCSE at Grades
10 and 11, and has an enrolment of 700 students. The Aga Khan Academy Nairobi is operated by the Aga Khan
Education Service Kenya, a non-profit organization that operates 11 schools.
RESPONSIBILITIES
The Head of Senior School of the Aga Khan Academy Nairobi will provide overall leadership and management
for the senior school.
The Head of School will be will be responsible and held accountable for the academic and financial performance
of the school. S/he will be responsible for developing the school into a School of Choice in Nairobi, improving
the positioning of the school in the market by enhancing its academic, co-curricular, sports and leadership
programmes as well as developing a school culture that emphasizes ethics and values, pluralism and excellence.
The Head of School will oversee and drive:
- Curriculum delivery and implementation
- Implementation of the MYP curriculum
- Examination results in ACER, IGCSE and IB Diploma programme
- Appraisal, Evaluation and professional development of staff
- Career counseling and university admissions
- Pastoral care and support
- Co-curricular and extra-curricular activities
- Parental and community relations
- Efficient and effective management of school finance, facilities and other operations.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
Applicants should have the following qualifications and experience:
 At least five years experience, with demonstrable achievements, as Principal of a Grade 6-12 reputable
international school. Experience with the International Baccalaureate curriculum is a requirement.
 A Masters Degree in Curriculum and Instruction, or in Educational Administration from a reputable,
accredited university.
 Excellent team-building skills, with proven experience in leading, motivating and empowering
 Ability to work in an organization with central management functions and a Board of Directors
 Experience in a developing country. Experience in Africa is desirable.
 A proven track record in the effective and efficient management of fiscal and human resources
APPLICATION PROCESS AND DEADLINE
Interested applicants should send their Curriculum Vitae with a cover letter, personal statement of interest and
letters of reference by August 31st 2009 to:
Human Resource Manager
Aga Khan Education Service Kenya
P.O. Box 41440-0100 Nairobi, Kenya
Tel: +254-20-3747457/3748019
Email: hr@akesk.org