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Founding Head Teacher (Montessori early years school)

Mwalimu Halisi Gateway

County
Nairobi
Sub-county
Nairobi
Role
Principal / head teacher
Category
Leadership
Employment
Full Time
Level
Early Learning
Deadline
15 Nov 2026

About the job

A new Montessori early years school in Nairobi is looking for its founding head teacher. The head will open the school, hire and develop staff, set up safeguarding and compliance, bring in CBC competencies and report to the Board on enrolment and learning.

Key responsibilities

  • Lead school readiness and opening
  • Recruit and develop teaching and operations staff
  • Keep Montessori practice consistent and add CBC competencies
  • Oversee learner wellbeing, progress and teaching quality
  • Report to the Board

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's in education or a related field
  • TSC registration and a certificate of good conduct
  • 7-10 years' teaching with 3+ years in school leadership
  • Early years experience; Montessori training highly desirable

How to apply

Apply on the employer's site with your CV, cover letter and copies of your certificates.

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