Deputy Principal
Job description
Deputy Principal - Upper Primary
Lead Excellence. Shape Character. Drive Impact
Makini Primary School invites applications from exceptional and visionary educators for the position of Deputy Principal – Upper Primary. This role offers a unique opportunity to provide strategic leadership, drive academic excellence, and nurture a values-driven school culture where every learner thrives.
Strategic Leadership & Vision
Working closely with the Principal, the Deputy Principal will:
- Co-create and drive a compelling school vision that inspires students, staff, and the wider community.
- Champion innovation, including the integration of emerging technologies to enhance learning.
- Lead continuous school improvement aligned to excellence, growth, and impact.
Academic Leadership
- Oversee curriculum implementation in line with Makini standards and national guidelines.
- Drive high-quality teaching and learning through monitoring, evaluation, and targeted improvement strategies.
- Ensure a stimulating, safe, and high-performing learning environment for all students.
- Coordinate internal and external assessments and track academic progress.
- Lead structured academic review meetings and data-driven decision-making.
- Ensure effective planning through quality schemes of work, lesson plans, and teaching resources.
- Strengthen parent partnerships through open days, meetings, and consistent communication.
Learning and Character Formation
- Lead holistic student development through strong guidance, counselling, and mentorship programmes.
- Build a disciplined, values-driven culture anchored on integrity, responsibility, and excellence.
- Promote strong communication among students, staff, parents, and the wider community.
- Ensure effective implementation of school rules, pastoral care, and career guidance structures.
- Embed core values and positive character formation in all aspects of school life.
Administrative & Operational Leadership
- Oversee student admissions and maintain optimal enrolment aligned to school standards.
- Drive innovation and continuous improvement initiatives across the school.
- Ensure effective management of resources, facilities, safety, and school operations.
- Liaise with the Ministry of Education and relevant stakeholders when required.
- Support budgeting, cost management, and efficient utilization of resources.
- Oversee student welfare systems including health, transport, and safety.
School Management & Accountability
- Support the Principal in building a high-performance, collaborative, and values-driven culture.
- Ensure delivery of academic and operational goals.
- Lead staff performance management, coaching, and appraisal processes.
- Promote accountability, teamwork, and a culture of continuous improvement.
Safeguarding & Child Protection
- Ensure full implementation of safeguarding and child protection policies.
- Foster a safe environment where concerns are raised and addressed promptly.
- Build strong partnerships with parents and external agencies to support student wellbeing.
The Ideal Candidate
You are a purpose-driven, emotionally intelligent, and highly organised leader with a passion for both academic excellence and student wellbeing. You combine high expectations with genuine care and have the presence to inspire confidence, trust, and results.
Minimum requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Education (B.Ed) or equivalent.
- TSC Registration.
- Minimum of seven (7) years’ teaching experience, including at least three (3) years in a leadership role.
- Proven track record of improving academic outcomes and leading high-performing teams.
- Demonstrated integrity, professionalism, and strong ethical standards.
- Growth mindset with a commitment to continuous learning and innovation.
- Resilient, adaptable, and able to thrive in a dynamic, results-driven environment.
Method of application
If you are interested and qualified, kindly submit your application via the link provided below,
Deadline May 20, 2026