KS2 Teacher + Houseparent

Key Stage 2 Teacher + House Parent

Are you ready to make a meaningful difference in the lives of young learners?  At St Andrew's Turi we are seeking dedicated and enthusiastic House Parents to create a warm, nurturing home away from home for our primary school boarders. 

Imagine fostering a safe and supportive environment where children thrive.  One member of that house parent team will be required to teach a KS2 class; helping pupils explore, question and discover the world around them.  They will empower young learners to unlock their potential and foster a life-long love of learning.  

Join us in  shaping future leaders and innovators!

Following four very happy and successful years guiding and supporting our junior girl boarders, the incumbents leave us to head back to family in English.  So, we are seeking candidates who will take centre stage in building vibrant relationships with pupils and parents and provide exceptional care and support for every child in the Boarding House. 

As a boarding house parent, the successful candidate/s will be responsible to the Deputy Head Pastoral.  They will lead a dedicated team with a focus on pastoral welfare and safety and build on an engaging and dynamic boarding programme.  Within the classroom, the successful candidate will be responsible to the Assistant Head Primary and the Deputy Head Academic.  Their main responsibility will be to promote the highest possible standards of teaching and learning. 

St Andrew's  Prep School follows the British Curriculum, with the aim to achieve excellent value-added for each child through outstanding care, teaching and wealth of opportunities for development.  

St Andrew's, Turi will offer the successful applicant/s an exciting and dynamic working environment, leadership development, happy and enthusiastic pupils who enjoy learning, and strong sense of community.

It is essential that the appointee is a committed Christian who supports the School's Christian character and ethos.  

We look to recruit committed and resourceful staff, who are looking to not only develop their skills and leadership capacities but also embrace new experiences and challenges.  

The successful candidate/s will have to have a good degree as well as a recognised teaching qualification, such as a PGCE, and of course, the relevant experience. 

Beyond that we want to have staff who love working as part of a team, who are first-class communicators and who are passionate about the subjects and pupils they teach; who are creative and diligent in their planning; who are adaptable, energetic and resilient.

The post would suit someone looking for a new challenge, wanting to develop their areas of responsibility as well as leadership skills.

Experience of working in a Prep School, or in a boarding, would be desirable, but not essential.  Above all, what matters is a commitment to help us provide a world-class education for our children. 

Academic Structures

The Prep School is structured along academic lines.  The pupils move from EYFS/Key Stage 1 into Key Stage 2, and finally into Key Stage 3.  

The successful candidate would be expected to contribute to the co-curricular and pastoral life of the School.  This includes activities in the evenings and on weekends. 

All staff participate in the School's extensive co-curricular activity programme as well as in the boarding houses.  All talents are most welcome and the School has a strong reputation for the standard and participation in its sport and music as well as other co-curricular areas.

Because of our natural environment, applicants with Outdoor Education experience and qualifications would also be welcome.

The School

St Andrew's Turi is one of the most prominent international schools in Kenya and has an outstanding reputation throughout Africa.  Founded as a Preparatory School for the children of expatriates in 1931, it has grown to comprise both Preparatory and Senior Schools and to welcome children of over 25 nationalities, the majority of whom are now African.

The School is a vibrant, demanding and supportive community which encourages pupils and staff to seek their highest at all times. 

It is fully coeducational and boarding, teaches the British curriculum and sends pupils to universities in the UK, America, Australia and many other parts of the world.  Specifically at the Prep School, the British curriculum is taught from EYFS to Year 8.  The majority of the students move from the Prep School to the Senior School, though a small number also go on to leading Independent schools in the UK and South Africa.

St Andrew's has a strong Christian foundation and ethos, which define and govern the nature and work of the School today.  While children from all faith backgrounds are welcome, the School's Christian character is clearly evident in its underlying educational philosophy and practice. 

Safeguarding

St Andrew's School, Turi is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  You will undertake your role and responsibilities in accordance with St Andrew's School's Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy and Guidelines.  The successful applicant will be required to undergo all checks relevant to the post. 

Application Procedure

Applications are encouraged as early as possible.  These should be submitted by BambooHR and include a completed a School Application Forms brief covering letter and a CV.

Closing Date:    Wednesday 23rd April, 2025

Preliminary online interviews:  28 April, 2025

Final interviews (St Andrew's):   25th May,  2025

Start Date:   1st September, 2025

Applications forms are available on the School Website and for more information on the position click here