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Principal (State House Campus)

Makini High School

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County
Nairobi
Sub-county
State House
Role
Principal / head teacher
Category
Leadership
Employment
Full Time
Subject
School leadership
Level
Secondary
Deadline
5 Nov 2026
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About the job

Makini High School is looking for a principal to lead its State House campus in Nairobi. The post calls for an experienced Kenyan educator with a long, unbroken teaching record, several years in school leadership, and a firm grasp of the Competency-Based Education curriculum. The successful person will also bring sound knowledge of how children develop, modern teaching methods, and strong planning skills.

Key responsibilities

  • Lead the State House campus
  • Guide teaching and learning under the CBE curriculum
  • Plan and organise the running of the school

Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Education from a recognised university
  • TSC registration
  • At least 10 years of continuous teaching
  • At least 3 years as principal, deputy or in similar leadership
  • Strong understanding of CBE
  • Very good written and spoken English

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