SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES

• A strong personal empathy with the School’s Christian ethos
  
• Purposeful, proactive and sound judgement with the highest standards of personal integrity, energy, stamina, resilience, empathy, enthusiasm, and a sense of humour
  
• Academic curiosity
  
• Supportive, encouraging, compassionate and inclusive
  
• Impressive personal presence and presentation
  
• Literate and numerate, excellent in the use of IT and with a keen eye for detail
  
• A passion and appreciation for quality literature
  
• High work standards evidenced by a consistently thorough detailed and organised approach
  
• The presence, intellect, tact and credibility to represent the School at all levels and to a variety of audiences, both internal and external
  
• Vision, creativity and imagination combined with the ability to operate at a strategic level
  
• First class oral and written communication, and presentation skills
  
• High levels of discretion and confidentiality
  
• The ability to manage and prioritise a diverse workload, to meet deadlines and to work calmly under pressure
  

• Sport
  
• Oversee the running of all sporting events, both internal and external
  
• Liaise and consult with Heads of Sport from District K IAPS schools
  
• Produce the fixtures list for each term
  
• Oversee the prompt production and distribution of team lists
  
• Liaise with the Catering Manager and School supervisor over all catering requirements and estate requirements for sports
  
• Co-ordinate transport requirements for each term
  
• Ensure the highest quality of coaching is provided
  
• Identify talented children and provide effective pathways for their development, such as through the Altiora Peto Programme (APP)
  
• Facilitate INSETs for all sports staff at the start/ end of term in relevant sports.
  
• Maintain and manage coaching resources
  
• Keep abreast of all new sporting initiatives within Kenya and internationally
  
• Oversee the health and safety provision in all areas related to sport
  
• Organise and collate weekly sports’ reports to be read out in the Head’s assembly
  
• Liaise with the Deputy Head (Academic) with regard to end of term and Speech Day awards.
  
• Be a presence/coach on Sports Tours on weekdays and weekends as required
  
• Liaising with parents as necessary to keep them informed of sporting arrangements and news Facilities
  
• Liaise with grounds staff to ensure excellent facilities, including all pitches and the swimming pool
  
• Ensure that sports kit and equipment is properly maintained and at correct quantities
  
• Ensure provision of staff sports kit in line with marketing brand parameters
  
• Order high-quality and relevant equipment for the department
  
• Check that all equipment meets safety standards Whole School
  
• Liaise closely with the Head of Sport (Senior) over whole School sport provision
  
• Link closely with the Head of Sport (Senior)over Sports Scholarship entry and the assessment programme Management
  
• Line-managing the Assistant Head of Sport and leading a team of talented coaches
  
• Attend weekly Co-curricular Leadership Team (CCLT) meeting
  
• Uphold high standards of professional conduct
  
• Take an appropriate part in the School’s appraisal process
  
• Beyond that, we want staff who are committed to allowing students to thrive; first-class communicators; passionate about education and the students they teach; creative and diligent in their planning; and, given life in a full boarding school (in a remote location), are adaptable, energetic and resilient.
  
• Above all, what matters is a commitment to help us provide a world-class education for our students. St Andrew’s staff are characterised by the highest professional standards, and they form a vibrant and industrious community, integral to the culture of excellent professional development within the context of a full boarding school.