Founding Principal (Education)
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Lead the launch of a new selective school on a 41-acre campus in Bungoma, setting academic culture, STEM-focused curriculum, faculty recruitment, and student welfare standards. The role partners with the Board to build traditions, community engagement, and pathways to leading universities in Kenya and abroad.
- Full-time founding executive role based in Bungoma on a 41-acre campus with sustainability focus
- Requires BA/BSc/HND, MBA/MSc/MA or PhD/Fellowship plus 5 years' experience
- Heavy emphasis on STEM, research, critical thinking and university-prep education
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Lead the launch of a new selective school on a 41-acre campus in Bungoma, setting academic culture, STEM-focused curriculum, faculty recruitment, and student welfare standards. The role partners with the Board to build traditions, community engagement, and pathways to leading universities in Kenya and abroad.
- Full-time founding executive role based in Bungoma on a 41-acre campus with sustainability focus
- Requires BA/BSc/HND, MBA/MSc/MA or PhD/Fellowship plus 5 years' experience
- Heavy emphasis on STEM, research, critical thinking and university-prep education
- Responsible for recruiting and mentoring faculty and school leaders from inception
- Includes student welfare, safeguarding, pastoral care and residential life oversight
- Focus on admitting academically gifted students from disadvantaged backgrounds
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Founding Principal (Education)
Job Type: Full Time
Qualifications
- BA/BSc/HND
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- MBA/MSc/MA
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- PhD/Fellowship
Experience
5 years
Location: Bungoma
Job Field: Education / Teaching / Training
The successful candidate will establish the school’s culture, academic standards, systems and traditions from inception, creating a high-performance environment with a strong emphasis on STEM, leadership, research, community engagement and academic excellence. Set on a 41-acre campus, the school will also incorporate food production, agriculture and a conservation forest as part of its broader commitment to sustainability and environmental stewardship.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the establishment and launch of the school, developing its academic culture, systems, policies, standards and traditions in partnership with the Board.
- Deliver an academically rigorous and highly selective education programme, with particular emphasis on STEM, research, writing, critical thinking and preparation for admission to leading universities in Kenya and internationally.
- Lead student outreach, identification and recruitment, building strong relationships with neighboring junior secondary schools and communities to identify academically gifted students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds.
- Recruit, mentor and manage outstanding teachers and school leaders, building a high-performing faculty committed to academic excellence, student development and the school’s mission.
- Oversee student welfare, safeguarding, pastoral care and residential life, ensuring that students are supported academically, socially and personally throughout their time at the school.
- Develop strong relationships with parents, local communities and other stakeholders, ensuring that community engagement and service are central to the culture and long-term success of the institution.
- Provide strategic oversight of school operations, finances, compliance and campus development, including the integration of agriculture, food production and conservation initiatives across the school’s 41-acre campus.
- Build strategic partnerships with universities, educational institutions, research organisations and other stakeholders, creating pathways for students and strengthening the school’s academic, leadership and community impact.
- Key Qualifications
- First-Class Honours Bachelor’s degree in a STEM discipline from a recognized university. A Master’s degree or PhD in STEM Education is an added advantage.
- 5+ years of leadership experience within a high-performing secondary school or similarly rigorous academic institution.
- Demonstrated track record of achieving outstanding academic outcomes, particularly in STEM subjects, and preparing high-achieving students for competitive university admission.
- Proven experience in student recruitment, academic outreach and talent identification, with the ability to engage schools and communities to identify academically gifted students.
- Strong experience in curriculum leadership, teacher development, school operations, safeguarding and stakeholder engagement, with the ability to establish effective systems from the ground up.
- Exceptional leadership, strategic planning and communication skills, with high integrity and a strong commitment to educational access, community development, agriculture, and conservation.
- Deadline for applications:
- 31/10/2026
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