Head of Sport Job St Andrew’s School

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KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

The overarching responsibilities of the role include:

• Supporting and promoting the Christian ethos of the school.
• Driving forward the vision and mission of Turi to become the leading school in Africa
• Ensuring the reputation and delivery of sporting excellence
• Overseeing the development and implementation of sporting facilities and training
• Facilitating the integration of sport in the Senior and Preparatory Schools
• Playing an effective part in the Co-curricular Leadership Team (CCLT)
• Line-managing the Assistant Head of Sport and leading a team of talented coaches
• Coordination of tours and fixtures to other schools, with a particular focus on the safe logistical execution of overnight tours in Nairobi which involve accommodation and guardians being booked for pupils and accommodation sought for staff

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KEY DUTIES

The principal duties of the Head of Sport are to:

• 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.

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

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How to Apply

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Closing date for applications: 27th February 2026