Teacher of LAMDA

As Head of St Andrew’s Senior School Turi, I welcome applications for this teaching position within our school. If you are someone with experience of delivering high quality and exciting provision for able and talented students, then it is my hope that I can interest you in a wonderful opportunity to not only contribute to our fantastic school, but also to tempt you to consider working in a beautiful location in the Rift Valley of Kenya.

This is an exciting opportunity for an excellent teacher of LAMDA to acquire a wide range of experience in a successful, independent, full boarding school.

The successful candidate will lead a thriving co-curricular activity that has a record of excellent results. They will be expected to teach from Y1 to Y13 on a part-time basis.

As a full boarding school, St Andrew’s is committed to providing a vibrant co-curricular and boarding program to which all staff contribute.

If this position excites you, apply, and I look forward to hearing from you and ask that you bring your passion, energy and innovative ideas that could contribute to our school community. In return, we will offer a warm and committed staffroom of highly professional colleagues who delight in guiding our students to seek their highest and students who are committed to improving themselves.

Start date – 1 January 2026 or before

The School:

St Andrew’s, Turi is one of the leading international schools in Africa. Founded in 1931, it has grown to comprise both Preparatory and Senior Schools. St Andrew’s is a full boarding school, situated on a beautiful 450- acre site on the western slopes of the Rift Valley, North West of Nairobi, and at an altitude of 2500m (making it malaria free) where the wonderful climate makes it one of the most sought-after places to live in Kenya.

St Andrew’s has a strong Christian foundation and ethos, which continue to define and govern the nature and work of the School. The Senior School has over 365 students (The Prep School has 220 students) from over 25 nations, with the majority hailing from Africa. The School’s distinctive Christian character is evident in all aspects of School life, with children from all faith backgrounds welcome.

Person Specification:

• Working at St Andrew’s, Turi, is an exciting and dynamic experience. Our desire is to recruit committed and resourceful staff, who are looking to develop their skills and leadership capacities and who desire to embrace new experiences and challenges.

Skills and Attributes:

The successful candidate should have:

• Excellent knowledge and delivery of LAMDA and assessment materials
• Purpose, the highest standards of personal integrity, someone who seeks the highest in all they do
• A strong personal empathy with the School’s Christian ethos
• A professional demeanor that is supportive, encouraging, compassionate and inclusive
• Impressive personal presence and presentation
• Excellent literate and numerate skills, excellent in the use of IT and with a keen eye for detail
• High work standards evidenced by a consistently thorough detailed and organized approach
• The presence, intellect, tact and credibility to represent the School at all levels and to a variety of audiences
• Vision, creativity and imagination combined with the ability to understand the strategic vision
• First class oral and written communication, and presentation skills
• High levels of discretion and confidentiality
• The ability to manage and prioritize a workload, to meet deadlines and to work calmly under pressure

Responsibilities:

The overarching responsibilities of the role include:

• Promoting the Christian ethos of the school
• Establishing and developing a culture of excellence
• Ensuring delivery of excellent LAMDA provision at the Prep and Senior Schools
• Developing and delivering outstanding assessment for learning, in line with school policy

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.

In the most ISI inspection, St Andrew’s School Turi was assessed to be “Excellent” in the quality of both the pupils’ “learning and achievement”, and, “personal development”. We are an active member of HMC, the Society of Heads, COBIS, KAIS and Round Square.

Our mission is to be the leading international school in Africa, transforming the hearts, minds, bodies and souls of tomorrow’s leaders. St Andrew’s staff are characterized 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.

Terms and Conditions.

Remuneration:

There is a generous overall remuneration package as detailed below:

• Salary: The successful applicant will receive a salary based on the number of students
• Accommodation: Suitable rent-free accommodation on site will be provided as a taxable benefit.
• Medical care: All members of staff, their spouses and up to 3 dependents below 18 or in full time education at St Andrew’s, Turi, are covered under a comprehensive insurance scheme.
• Pension: The School operates a defined contribution pension scheme in which the employer and employee each contribute 6% of the monthly salary. For employees leaving Kenya at the end of their contract, the full value of the contributions, plus accumulated interest, can be withdrawn from the scheme.
• Meals: These are provided during term time as a taxable benefit.
• Facilities: Extensive recreational facilities are open to use by staff and their families. The onsite Phoenix Club, serving a wide range of food and beverages, acts as a wonderful social hub for the staff community and their families throughout the year.