JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title: Headteacher-Primary School

Location: Kakuma and Kalobeyei Settlement Areas – Turkana West Sub- County, Kenya

Reporting to: Education Officer 

Contract Type: 1 Year Fixed Term Contract 

Advert Start Date:4th December 2025

Advert Closing Date: 11^th December 2025 

Job Purpose:

The headteacher-Primary School will provide leadership and management for the school, ensuring effective teaching, learning, and holistic development of learners. The role includes overseeing staff performance, maintaining discipline, fostering community engagement, and adhering to MOE education policies and guidelines. 

Key Duties and Responsibilities

1. Leadership and Management

• Develop and communicate the school’s vision, mission, and objectives to staff and stakeholders.
• Oversee the implementation of the school’s strategic and operational plans.
• Supervise teaching and non-teaching staff, ensuring they meet performance expectations.
• Promote inclusive education and gender equity in the school environment.
• Delegate appropriate committees to take charge of appropriate activities such teachers’ welfare, SIC committee, 
• Serve as the accounting officer and manage school finances in accordance with organizational policies and values of the school to ensure prudent utilization and accounting for the financial resources in the school; 
• oversee the procurement of goods and services;  
• maintain inventories to ensure the availability of the necessary facilities and items; 

2. Teaching and Curriculum Oversight

• Teach the subjects of specialization to impart knowledge, skills, and attitudes to learners;
• Ensure proper implementation of the Kenyan curriculum and any supplementary programs.
• Mentor and support refugee teachers to ensure appropriate teaching services in the school. 
• Ensure teachers prepare, use and maintain updated professional documents ie schemes of work, lesson plans, lesson notes, and other professional documents;
• Mentor and support refugee teachers to ensure appropriate teaching services in the school. 
• Ensure teachers prepare, use and maintain updated professional documents ie schemes of work, lesson plans, lesson notes, and other professional documents;
• Monitor lesson planning, delivery, and assessment to maintain high teaching standards.
• Facilitate professional development for teachers to enhance instructional practices.

3. Learner Management

• Maintain discipline among learners while promoting positive behavior and values.
• Monitor learner performance, attendance, and participation in co-curricular activities.
• Support initiatives to include vulnerable learners, including those with disabilities.

4. Community and Stakeholder Engagement

• Build relationships with parents, community leaders, and relevant organizations.
• Promote awareness of the importance of education, especially for girls and marginalized groups.
• Represent the school in interagency meetings and education forums.

5. Administrative Duties

• Manage all school resources, including finances, infrastructure, and materials, efficiently.
• Prepare and submit accurate and timely reports to the School Management Committee and other stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with Ministry of Education policies and other legal requirements.
• Maintain appropriate professional documents and ensure that teachers/school structures maintain similar documents in their various assigned roles. 

6. Child Protection and Well-being

• Uphold child protection policies and create a safe environment for learners.
• Collaborate with humanitarian partners to address psychosocial and health needs of learners.
• Support referral mechanisms for learners requiring special protection or care. 

7. Monitoring and Evaluation

• Use data to assess school performance and identify areas for improvement.
• Implement recommendations from the LWF education office assessments and audits.
• Maintain accurate and updated school data at all levels

TECHNICAL EXPERTISE SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Education.
• Must be registered with the Teachers Service Commission (TSC).

Experience

• Minimum of 5 years teaching experience, with at least 2 years in a leadership position.
• Experience working in refugee or low-resource settings is highly desirable. 

Skills and Competencies

• Strong leadership, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Proficiency in report writing and basic computer applications (MS Office).
• Knowledge of the Kenyan curriculum and education policies.

Attributes

• Demonstrates integrity, accountability, and a strong work ethic.
• Culturally sensitive and adaptable to diverse environments.
• Commitment to promoting inclusive and equitable education.
• A strong collaborator – MUST organize and/or work with appropriate school/organizational structures.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs):

• Improved learner academic performance and attendance.
• Improved teacher performance and professional growth.
• Efficient use and management of school resources.
• Level of community engagement and support for the school.
• Implementation of child protection measures and policies.
• Innovation, creativity and technology. 

Authority

• The head teacher shall be answerable to the Education Officer(s) or to his/her designate.  

• Has full authority to manage the school in line with LWF policies and/or code of conduct and is considered the pillar of the school. 

• The Head teacher will be accountable for the outcomes of all school operations, programs, and projects. The head should acquaint himself/herself with the MOE/ LWF guiding principles.

• The Head teacher shall have authority, responsibility, and accountability in managing all school affairs as guided by the MOE/LWF Education Office. 
• They are accountable for the pupils' learning outcomes, teachers' personal and professional development, establishing a conducive learning environment, maintaining networking and linkages among both internal and external stakeholders, and the performance of the school.  

OTHERS: This position requires that you live in Kakuma or Kalobeyei.

Our recruitment and selection procedures reflect the organization’s commitment to the prevention of abuse and exploitation of beneficiaries.

Disclosure: LWF participates in the Inter-Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme developed by the Steering Committee for Humanitarian Response Misconduct Disclosure Scheme — SCHR, which requires LWF to conduct reference checks with prior employers, including questions about employee misconduct. By proceeding with this job application, you consent to LWF requesting a Statement of Conduct from your previous employers. This Statement of Conduct is requested from previous employers for all candidates for employment and provided to all employers that request it from LWF.

Shortlisting will be done on a rolling basis and only short-listed applicants will be contacted.

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