JOB DETAILS:

Finn Church Aid (FCA) is the largest Finnish international aid organization. We operate in 14 countries, where the needs are most dire. We work with the poorest people, regardless of their religious beliefs, ethnic background or political convictions. Our work is based on rights, which means that our operations are guided by equality, non-discrimination and responsibility. FCA is now looking for competent persons to fill the following positions:

Position Summary:

The head teacher overseas day to day administration of the school activities in order to provide a smooth operation of the school. He or she monitors the progress of learners and pupil’s achievement and academic progress. The head teacher will promote the vision, mission and any other polices of the school, Gorvenment and Finn Church Aid in order to maintain and provide an excellent teaching and effective learning environment for the school.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Leads the Coordination, Guidance & Control of School Activities
• Provide support to the administrative and educational needs of the school, supervising both teaching and non – teaching staff, and overseeing admissions, fees collection and general matters of the school.
• Maintain proper records regarding school library, stationary, furniture and equipment’s by ensuring that all stores are kept in a neat and orderly condition
• Works to maintain high expectation and excellent quality of teaching and performance of teachers and learners.
• Leads annual planning and budgeting for the school in conjunction with other heads of departments.
• Leads the management and usage of finances allocated to the school ensuring that they are efficiently and adequately used ensuring transparency and accountability.
2. Leads implementation of High Quality Education Programmes
• Coordinates the identification of educational needs of each child through continuous monitoring and assessment of each Childs’s progress in conjunction with other teaching staff and heads of departments.
• Leads by demonstration the overall implementation of quality curricular and co-curricular activities example, lesion scheming and planning, learning assessment and records keeping as well as organizing such recreational activities including games and sports, clubs and debates.
• Keeps up to date with current educational issues and informs teachers of new developments and ideas in the education sector. In addition, he seeks opportunities with capacity building with ministry of education, newspapers and various circulars
• Maintains an up to date record of individual files of each school learner including records of academic progress, achievements, and disciplinary issues among others.
• Leads the process of identification of student’s leaders by liaising with both staff and learners.
3. Participates in the development of a Committed and Effective Staff Team
• Oversees the selection , training, development and appraisal of teaching staff to ensure that only the best staff are employed and that they are developed to reach their potential
• Participates in planning and holding regular meetings with staff to discuss current activities, problems, concerns and ensure open communication and cooperation.
• Upholds the rights and responsibilities of each staff member by leading disciplinary committee and ensuring that a positive degree of discipline is maintained at all times.
• Participates in conducting performance appraisals of all teaching and non-teaching staff Department.
• Strictly adhere to and uphold all the professional code of conduct and relevant policies of the organisation ( Teachers code of conduct, FCA staff code of conduct, child protection and safeguarding policies and any other)

Qualifications and Experience

• A bachelors in Education from a recognised institution is a MUST. Diploma in Education or Grade III teaching certificate from a recognized teacher training institution with extensive teaching experience very essential
• The ideal candidate must be registered with Ministry of Education, Science and Sports with at least 3 years’ experience in primary school management at similar level.
• The candidate must exhibit excellent team management skills and able to work in multi ethnic environment.
• Must be an innovative teacher, able to produce results amidst challenges
• Should be able to listen and work respect with authority.
• Must be hardworking and disciplinarian with skills to control large classes.
• High integrity personnel to control the teaching materials available and demonstrated knowledge of teachers cord of conduct.
• Willing to work with refugee community in promoting access and quality education
• Basic understanding of refugee situation and able to live within the refugee communities

Interested applications should submit their academic credentials, CV, Cover letter explaining their ability, skills and how your previous experience and training is relevant to the position you are applying for. Applications should be addressed to;

The Area Manager,

Finn Church Aid,

Kyaka II Field Office. 

Please mark the envelop with the position being applied for. Submission of applications is by Hand-delivery to

Finn Church Aid Kyaka II Field office or designated areas of delivery,

Only shortlisted applicants who will be invited for interviews

NB: • Women and PWDS are encouraged to apply.

• Host and Refugee communities are encouraged to apply