Head of Department- Languages

Role: Head of Department Languages ( Cambridge Curriculum)

Job Location: Nairobi

About the school

A Christian values-driven school located in Lavington Nairobi offering the Cambridge Curriculum with the mission to foster a loving and creative environment that nurtures a childs physical social moral intellectual linguistic and emotional development.:

The Head of Department for Languages is responsible for leading developing and managing the Languages Department across all key stages in line with the Cambridge curriculum. The role combines academic leadership classroom teaching and pastoral responsibility as a class teacher.

The position holder ensures high-quality teaching and learning curriculum consistency and strong student outcomes while fostering a love for languages and cultural awareness across the school.

Lead the planning delivery and evaluation of the Languages curriculum (e.g. English Kiswahili French).

Oversee the implementation and review of the Cambridge Global Perspectives curriculum across KS1KS3 to ensure a seamless progression of skills.

Ensure alignment with Cambridge Assessment International Education standards and frameworks.

Develop schemes of work lesson plans and assessment strategies across KS1KS3.

Monitor teaching quality through lesson observations book reviews and feedback.

Mentor and support language teachers including performance management and professional development.

Organize departmental meetings and contribute to the whole-school academic strategy.

Teach English Literature and Global Perspectives across all Key Stages.

Deliver engaging differentiated lessons that meet diverse learner needs.

Set mark and assess classwork homework and examinations in a timely manner.

Prepare learners for internal and external assessments (e.g. Cambridge Checkpoint).

Use a variety of teaching strategies and digital tools to enhance learning.

Serve as a Key Stage 3 class teacher for an assigned class.

Take responsibility for students academic progress behaviour and wellbeing.

Maintain accurate records of attendance performance and development.

Build strong relationships with students to support personal growth.

Communicate effectively with parents through meetings reports and school platforms.

Promote student welfare in line with safeguarding policies.

Act as a role model for professionalism integrity and inclusivity.

Ensure a safe supportive and inclusive classroom environment.

Develop and review curriculum resources to ensure relevance and progression.

Implement assessment frameworks in line with Cambridge standards.

Analyse student performance data to inform teaching strategies.

Lead interventions for students needing additional support.

Ensure teaching practices meet school standards and regulatory requirements.

Support school accreditation and inspection processes.

Maintain proper documentation (schemes of work assessments reports).

Organize language-related activities (e.g. debates reading clubs cultural days).

Promote literacy and multilingual development across the school.

Support school events and extracurricular programmes.

Identify training needs within the Languages Department.

Conduct coaching mentoring and professional development sessions.

Encourage innovative teaching practices and continuous improvement.

Bachelor of Education Degree in English Literature from a recognized university.

Masters Degree in Education or Languages is an added advantage.

Strong leadership or coordination experience.

Experience as a Head of Department or Subject Leader.

Proven experience in delivering the Cambridge Global Perspectives program at either the Primary or Lower Secondary level.

Experience teaching in a Cambridge curriculum school with proven experience teaching across KS1KS3.

Familiarity with Cambridge Checkpoint and assessment systems.

TSC Registration.