Job Description
Administration Jobs. Chantilly Schools Jobs
Job Summary
To assist the Headteacher in the day-to-day strategic and operational management of the school, with a major focus on the quality of teaching and learning, learner welfare, and the maintenance of a disciplined, positive, and productive school environment in line with the school’s ethos and the requirements of the Kenyan CBE.
Key Responsibilities (Emphasis on Discipline)
Strategic and Operational Leadership
- Deputizing: Undertake the full professional duties of the Headteacher in their absence, ensuring the seamless operation and safety of the school.
- School Improvement: Contribute significantly to the formulation, implementation, and monitoring of the School Improvement Plan (SIP) and school policies
- Daily Management: Oversee and manage daily school routines, including the school calendar, timetable, assemblies, and supervision rotas.
Learner Discipline, Behaviour, and Welfare
- Discipline Authority: Serve as the principal authority and strategist for learner discipline and behaviour management. This includes consistent enforcement of the school’s Code of Conduct and Discipline Policy across all grades
- Behavior Intervention: Lead the implementation of a positive behaviour support system and manage all serious disciplinary incidents, utilizing restorative justice practices where appropriate, and ensuring thorough documentation of all cases.
- Pastoral Leadership: Lead the school’s pastoral care system, ensuring the well-being and social-emotional development of all learners is prioritized, and that vulnerable students receive appropriate support.
- Safeguarding Lead: Serve as the designated lead for learner safeguarding and child protection, ensuring all staff are trained and protocols are rigorously followed in compliance with local regulations.
- Parent Liaison on Conduct: Be the senior point of contact for parents/guardians regarding complex or sustained issues of learner conduct, promoting a supportive partnership to address behavioural challenges.
- Staff Training on Conduct: Lead professional development for teachers on effective classroom management strategies, positive discipline techniques, and non-violent communication.
Teaching and Learning Oversight
- Curriculum and Pedagogy: Work closely with the Head of Curriculum to ensure high standards of teaching and the effective implementation of the CBE, recognizing the link between a well-managed class and effective learning.
- Instructional Coaching: Provide professional support and coaching to teachers to enhance their instructional delivery and classroom management skills.
Staff Management and Administration
- Supervision: Directly supervise and evaluate the performance of a designated team of teachers and non-teaching staff, with a focus on their adherence to school policies on student supervision and discipline.
- Staff Welfare: Champion a positive staff culture, manage workload, and assist the Headteacher in the efficient deployment of staff.
Must be a teacher of Mathematics or Kiswahili as the main subjects.
Required Qualifications and Experience
- Education: A minimum of a Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) Degree from a recognized institution.
- Certification: Must possess current and valid Teachers Service Commission (TSC) registration.
- Experience: A minimum of 5 years of progressive teaching experience in a reputable primary or secondary school, with at least 3 years in a leadership position and proven success in managing student discipline and complex pastoral issues.
- Preferably male of 30 years and above.
- Proven record in handling discipline cases.
- Must be CBE trained with certification.
How to Apply
- Application Email – recruitment@chantillyschools.com
- Application deadline is November 25th, 2025.
- We are looking to fill this position by December 10th, 2025.
- The reporting date (Start date) is January 5th, 2026
- Please put the title of the job you are applying for as the subject of the email.
- Indicate your expected salary in your cover letter.
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