JOB VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
ORGANISATION: KIGALI CHRISTIAN SCHOOL
KIGALI CHRISTIAN SCHOOL (ECOLE CHRETIENNE DE KIGALI) is a private Christian school owned and operated by YOUTH FOR CHRIST/RWANDA which is a missionary movement entrusted with a global vision and committed to a mission of youth evangelism, discipleship, social involvement and leadership development.
In one of its strategies, Youth For Christ/Rwanda reaches out to the youth through Quality Christian Education and thus started, owns and operates KIGALI CHRISTIAN SCHOOLS (KIGALI and RWAMAGANA CAMPUSES).
It is against this back ground that Youth For Christ/Rwanda wishes to recruit a competent and qualified person to fill the position: A PRIMARY SCHOOL PRINCIPAL
Location: Kigali
Nature of Contract: INDEFINITE
Job Title: Primary School Principal
Supervisor(s): School Superintendent.
Job Summary: The role of the Principal in KCS is to provide shepherd leadership, direction, co-ordination, relationship management and meeting the stakeholders’ expectations within the school community.
The Principal’s main focus should be to develop and maintain effective educational programs within his/her school and to promote the improvement of teaching and learning with his/her school. The Principal should strive to create an organizational climate that actively fosters student and teacher growth and development.
In fulfilling this role the Principal shall work under the supervision of the School Superintendent of YFC/Rwanda schools and within the provisions of the YFC/Rwanda Leadership Team standards framework.
The duties of the School Principal are all encompassing as all aspects of the schools operations are either directly or indirectly under his/her jurisdiction. In general terms, the Principal shall be responsible for: (a) the detailed organization of the school; (b) the development of the instructional program; (c) the assignment of duties to and the supervision of members of his staff and: (d) the general operation of the school facility
Requirements:
- Follower of Jesus Christ and actively involved in a local church;
- Passion to serve and work hard;
- Self-disciplined and teachable;
- Experience as a teacher;
- Passion to see students and staff reach their full potential;
Knowledge and Skills:
- Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint;
- Well versed with Rwanda curriculum and education system details;
- Fluent in English and Kinyarwanda;
- Able to communicate in French;
- Able to motivate others;
- Familiar with various learning styles, teaching techniques, and ways of evaluation
Preferences:
- University degree in Education and qualified teacher status in Rwanda;
- Previous experience in positions of leadership in a school setting;
- Experience in training others;
- Experience with supervising others;
- Professional knowledge and understanding of effective instructional strategies;
- Must have excellent knowledge of health and safety, child protection;
- Must have experience of effective planning, monitoring assessment, tracking and record keeping, promoting high quality teaching and learning.
Essential Characteristics:
- An ambitious person with great energy and clear leadership potential;
- Proven record of high level of administration, honest and hard-working;
- Excellent communicator (written and verbal) with parents, students and colleagues;
- Personally committed to continuing professional development and evidence of recent professional development;
- Ability to maintain confidentiality appropriate in a Christian setting;
- A team player with sound interpersonal skills and sensitivity;
- An effective and successful teacher with firm discipline, high personal standards and high expectations of pupils;
- Committed to safeguarding the physical, emotional and mental well-being of young people;
- Remains positive and enthusiastic under pressure;
- Ability to manage own workload effectively and respond swiftly to tight deadlines;
- A willingness to offer and support extra-curricular club activities within the school;
- Must be able to exercise sensitive pastoral and academic leadership and maintain good relationships with staff.
Roles and Responsibilities:
Vision and Mission Teamster
- Carry forward the vision and mission of YFC/Rwanda and Kigali Christian School to meet the stakeholders’ expectations.
- Initiate programs that promote the well-being of learners, staff, parents and the entire KCS community.
- Actively liaise with other school leaders to create a potent Professional Learning Community.
- Actively engage him/herself in School Wide Improvement plans in liaison with the School Superintendent.
Leadership and School Climate
- Suggest appropriate changes in and ensure adherence to approved policies, practices and procedures within his/her area of
- Keep the Superintendent fully advised as to the conditions and needs of the school with a consideration of the available resources.
- When not involved in teaching duties, to devote as much time as possible to the supervision of the school; observing methods of instruction and endeavouring to improve the efficiency of the staff and the school in
- Keep informed of current practices and techniques relating to school programs, teaching and administration by attending meetings and professional development conferences, and reading professional
- Continually endeavour to improve the effectiveness of the school for which s/he is responsible for.
Programming
- Co-ordinate and foster the development of programs within the school to best meet the needs and interests of the This includes the establishment, supervision, and evaluation of special education programs where a child needs that form of intervention. Assist the teaching staff in the development, implementation, modifications, and selection of supplemental curriculum materials, and keep the Superintendent informed as to any modifications in or substitution of approved courses.
- Develop and support a high degree of student morale through curricular and extracurricular activities and services and co-ordinate the participation of all members of the teaching staff in the extracurricular
School Organization and Staffing
- Participate with the Superintendent’s Office in the selection of professional teaching and support
- Be responsible for the preparation of timetable, class lists and schedules, and supervision schedules and be responsible for their
- Hold regular staff meetings for the purpose of discussing educational and administrative
- Be responsible for the proper registration and transfer of students in the school and for the maintenance of up-to-date student cumulative
- Maintain or direct the maintenance of other records and files, and the preparation and submission of reports as
- Establish appropriate procedures for the control of all school textbooks, materials, equipment,
- Have authority over students accepted at his/her
Professional Development
- Promote professional and academic growth of his/her staff through staff meetings, in-service training and personal one on one meetings. Take an active role in the selection, planning, and implementation of professional development activities for the staff in cooperation with the Superintendent’s Office.
Staff Supervision and Evaluation
- The Principal is responsible for the daily supervision of the school, its students, facilitators, professional and support staff, volunteers, and personnel from outside
- See that every teacher shall be on duty in the school at least 10 minutes before the assigned time where applicable.
- Shall evaluate the effectiveness of each member of the staff in accordance with strategic plan (YFC/Rwanda strategic plan) and shall forward written reports to the
- Be responsible for the development and conduct of an orientation program for all teachers new to his
- See that instructions are prepared for the guidance of substitute
Student Control and Supervision
- Establish a climate in which students can develop self-discipline.
- To have disciplinary authority over each student while on school premises, while going to and from school, while riding on school buses and while taking part in authorized school
- To have authority over activities sponsored and conducted by the student organizations/clubs of his
- Be responsible for the provision of supervision of students and student activities in the school buildings, on school grounds, while loading or unloading from school buses, or involved in field trips or other student activities sponsored by the
- Work cooperatively with outside agencies including the government authorities.
- Execute all related duties assigned by the senior school leaders.
Pastoral Care Roles to the Staff & School Community.
Support the school community in the discipleship process and providing utmost care to the staff.
Promote the values of the school, developing a culture of high expectations and personal responsibility. Support the consistent implementation of school policies, approaches and expectations. Promote high standards of behaviour, discipline, and personal appearance amongst pupils.
Applicants should note that all of the above will be tested as part of our robust selection process. Candidates shortlisted for interview will be required to provide evidence of qualifications and will be subject to competitive selection tests. The school seeks to appoint somebody with an honours degree, who holds a recognised teaching qualification and has appropriate experience and proven leadership qualities, to take up the appointment in Ist March 2023 or as soon afterwards as possible.
HOW TO APPLY:
- If you are qualified, send an application letter addressed to the National Director, Youth For Christ/Rwanda, a detailed curriculum vitae (resume), relevant academic documents, contact details of at least three (3) referees that have supervised you in a leadership position, statement of faith and a church recommendation letter. Please submit your application materials in PDF format in English.
- Send your application requirements to: eck@gmail.com or drop a copy at our offices at YFC/Rwanda in the office of Human Resource Manager.
- Applications need to be received no later than February 15th 2023, at 5:00 pm (Rwanda time).
Geoffrey MUTABAZI,
School Superintendent,
Kigali Christian Schools, YFC/Rwanda
Done at Kigali on January 31st, 2023
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