Superintendent, Kenya (Ref#066)

Full-Time · Senior Leadership · Nairobi, Kenya | Start Date: July 2027

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Superintendent serves as the spiritual, academic, and operational leader of the school, ensuring that all programs, personnel, and initiatives align with the school’s Christ-centered mission and vision. This role provides strategic leadership across curriculum, faculty development, policy implementation, school-wide planning, and community engagement while fostering a positive, spiritually nurturing, and academically excellent environment.

The ideal candidate is a committed follower of Jesus Christ with demonstrated educational leadership experience in a North American context, strong administrative skills, cultural sensitivity, and a passion for international Christian education.

*A more detailed job description will be provided after application.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead the school’s spiritual climate, modeling Christian character and inspiring staff, students, and families.
• Oversee academic excellence, curriculum development, and continuous school improvement.
• Supervise administrators and faculty, ensuring strong hiring, evaluation, and professional growth systems.
• Execute Board policies and report regularly on school progress toward mission and strategic goals.
• Ensure compliance with accreditation standards and local legal requirements.
• Guide budgeting, operational policies, and long-range planning.
• Strengthen communications with all school constituents, including parents, staff, and mission partners.
• Build and lead an effective Leadership Team and support positive community relationships.

IDEAL CANDIDATE PROFILE 

• Master’s Degree required
• Minimum 5 years experience in teaching and/or school administration
• Experience in effective team leadership
• Background check
• Successful completion of overseas training requirements
• Personal:
  • Mature and growing Christian.
  • Teachable, flexible, demonstrating sound judgment.
  • Willingness to work in and adapt to a multicultural workplace.
  • Philosophy of life and ministry that aligns with the organization's policies, objectives, and doctrinal position.
  • Engagement in personal ministry outside the classroom.

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