There is a generous overall remuneration package as detailed below:
- Salary: The successful applicant will receive a salary commensurate with their experience and qualifications
- Accommodation: Suitable rent-free accommodation will be provided as a taxable benefit. Domestic and gardening help is arranged by the School, but paid for, at local rates, by the applicant.
- School fees (where applicable): There is a 100% fee remission for staff children throughout the School; places are subject to the School’s normal entry requirements. 70% of the tax due will be covered by an extra allowance.
- Medical care: All members of staff and their families (below 18 years) are covered under a comprehensive insurance scheme.
- Pension: The School operates a defined contribution pension scheme in which the employer and employee each contribute 6% of the monthly For employees leaving Kenya at the end of their contract, the full value of the contributions, plus accumulated interest, can be withdrawn from the scheme.
- Relocation: Outward and return flights for the applicant, and for his/her spouse and dependent children [up to the age of 18] as applicable, together with a freight allowance, at the beginning and end of the contract period, are paid for by the School. This is applicable to staff recruited from outside the country.
- Meals: These are provided during term time as a taxable
As Head of St Andrew’s Turi, I welcome applications for this teaching position within our school. If you are someone with experience of delivering high quality and exciting provision for able and talented students, then it is my hope that I can interest you in a wonderful opportunity to not only contribute to our fantastic school, but also to tempt you to consider living in a beautiful location in the Rift Valley of Kenya.
This is an exciting opportunity for an outstanding teacher of Spanish to contribute to and acquire a wide range of experience in a successful, independent, full boarding school.
The successful candidate will join a thriving and well experienced department, achieving excellent results. They will be expected to teach from Y9 to Y11 initially, growing the subject into A-level. They will also be fully involved in the outstanding Sports and Outdoor Education provision.
As a full boarding school, St Andrew’s is committed to providing a vibrant co-curricular and boarding program to which all staff contribute. The successful candidate will be an academic tutor and attached to a specific boarding house for duties.
St Andrew’s School is embarking on a major investment in school resources, including the construction of new classrooms, boarding houses and a designated STEAM centre.
If this position excites you, apply, and I look forward to hearing from you and ask that you bring your passion, energy and innovative ideas that could contribute to our school community. In return, we will offer a warm and committed staffroom of highly professional colleagues who delight in guiding our students to seek their highest and students who are committed to improving themselves. We will offer you a home in a safe, beautiful and rural situation within Kenya – a country that demands to be explored – with easy access to countryside, wildlife, culture and the Indian Ocean.
Responsibilities
The overarching responsibilities of the role include:
- Promoting the Christian ethos of the school
- Establishing and developing a culture of excellence
- Ensuring delivery of excellent Spanish provision at the Senior School
- Developing and improving the overall quality of academic provision
- Developing and delivering outstanding assessment for learning, in line with school policy
- Ensuring accurate reporting data and identifying trends to improve academic outcomes for all
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.
Hours of work and holiday entitlement
The role is full-time and includes working in the evening and at weekends as required. The successful applicant will be expected to take a full and active part in the boarding provision of the school.
The successful candidate should have:
- Excellent knowledge and delivery of the Spanish curriculum and assessment materials
- Purpose, the highest standards of personal integrity, someone who seeks the highest in all they do
- A strong personal empathy with the School’s Christian ethos
- Outstanding understanding of the collection, analysis and use of data to improve student outcomes
- A professional demeanor that is supportive, encouraging, compassionate and inclusive
- Impressive personal presence and presentation
- Excellent literate and numerate skills, excellent in the use of IT and with a keen eye for detail
- 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
- Vision, creativity and imagination combined with the ability to understand the strategic vision
- 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
Applications should be submitted via the school website https://www.standrewsturi.com/working-at-turi/career-opportunities/ and include: a completed application form, and a brief covering letter.
If your application is successful, we will contact you within three working days of the closing date.
Early applications are encouraged.
- Closing date for applications: 0800hrs (EAT) Monday 19 January 2026
- Preliminary interviews: w/c Monday 19 January 2026.
These will be online - Final Interviews w/c Monday 26 January 2026
- Start Date: 1 September 2026
To find out more please contact the Senior School Head’s PA, Ms Roberta Mulli, to arrange a phone call with Mrs Lucy Hemsley, Senior School Deputy Head Academic.
execassistantsenior@turimail.co.ke