Career Opportunities at SABIS International School

SABIS is a global education network that has an active presence in 20 countries on five continents. Schools in the SABIS® Network educate over 70,000 students and implement a proven, proprietary system. SABIS® Network schools provide students with a top-quality education that prepares them to meet the challenges of a changing world. ...

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• Contents
• Open Jobs
  1. Academic Quality Controller
  2. Student Management Coordinator
• Method of Application

• Job TypeFull Time
• QualificationBA/BSc/HND , MBA/MSc/MA
• Experience3 years
• LocationNairobi
• Job FieldEducation / Teaching&nbsp

Job Purpose

Ensuring that the academic results and the SABIS® teaching methodology are being applied to the utmost standards as per the SABIS® Educational System™. As well as, communicating continuously with parents to keep them informed and updated on the progress of their children.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conducting classroom observation on a daily basis to ensure that the SABIS® point system as well as classroom management techniques are being applied as well as providing useful feedback through meetings and written feedback to the teachers on their performance
• Meeting with Subject coordinators to check the updated results of students in order to develop a documented action plan for the failing students
• Preparing exams schedules and/or study list(s) term by term so that students are aware of the exams and the materials needed ahead of time.
• Analyzing student results on a regular basis through various academic reports such as but not limited to SSMS Tracker, AMS 014, AMS050 etc. and student history files.
• Monitoring the performance of the assigned shadow teacher to ensure that they are using and following the SABIS® point system and teaching methodologies
• Coordinating with the assigned regional center to ensure that the choice of subjects complies with government requirements, external exam requirements and university admissions.
• Conducting regular spot checks on student’s workbooks, copybooks and diaries to ensure that teaches are using the point system teaching methodology.
• Assigning teachers at the beginning of the year for the different classes in order to make sure we have the most suitable teacher in each section
• Developing the seating plan as per the SABIS® requirement to ensure a proper implementation of the SABIS® teaching methodology.
• Playing an active role during the teacher training program if and when needed.
• Following up and attending the teacher training program in order to get an understanding of the quality of new recruits into the system.
• Preparing letters to be sent to parents regarding academic and behavioral issues in order to clarify the points in each of these policies.
• Meeting and/or contacting parents of academically weak students to inform them about their child’s performance and putting together relevant action plans in place if needed.
• Documenting the minutes of meeting with parents onto the yellow book of the students.
• Organizing academic support sessions for the academically weak students in order to improve their performance.
• Meeting with academically weak students to set up an improvement plan to increase their performance.
• Conducting the performance appraisals of the teachers in coordination with the Head of departments/ subject coordinators in order to assess their performance.
• Acting as a mentor and/or role model with all teachers and students within their supervision.
• Continuously following up on the progress of students on a termly basis by entering the academic comments on the end of term reports to inform parents about actions that will be taken.
• Meeting with the student management coordinator to follow up on the action plans taken in order to improve the behavioral situations of the students.
• Coordinating with the student life coordinator the academic support sessions that took place to ensure that it was efficient and effective.
• Ensuring that all teachers under their supervision are submitting the lessons plans in a timely manner.
• Performing such other related tasks or projects as they arise and as delegated by the SABIS® management.

Ideal Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in a related subject matter and/or equivalent; Masters is a plus
• English Proficient; other languages apply based on country and regulations
• 3+ years of SABIS® Experience
• MS Office needed components
• Leadership and team management skills
• Interpersonal and communication skills
• Time management and multi-tasking skills
• Drive for results
• Problem solving abilities
• Professional behavior and ethical conduct
• Accountability and taking ownership

• Job TypeFull Time
• QualificationBA/BSc/HND
• Experience3 years
• LocationNairobi
• Job FieldEducation / Teaching&nbsp

Job Purpose

Responsible for establishing, maintaining, and monitoring a disciplined environment conducive to learning. Acts as a consultant for students, parents, and teachers on all student management issues and behavioral matters in order to create a safe learning environment and help students become responsible, self-disciplined individuals.

Key Responsibilities:

• Overseeing the Student Supervisor(s) and ensuring effective performance and proper execution of all tasks in a timely manner.
• Providing supervisors with daily infraction reports for a proper follow-up with students and teachers.
• Ensuring that teachers are abiding by the school code of conduct and the SABIS® Educational System.
• Ensuring the student line-up process prior to, during, and after recess takes place in a timely and efficient manner as well as assisting supervisors in managing corridors between periods efficiently.
• Ensuring that students are in class before the start of the day and after every recess in a timely manner.
• Assembling the required team to oversee students during events or extracurricular activities.
• Mentoring and advising students, especially those with disciplinary issues, on the importance of discipline at school and its role in creating a safe learning environment.
• Motivating students to work hard during class in order to achieve maximized learning during school hours.
• Ensuring that data is accurately entered into the SABIS® School Management System/ SABIS® Information System (SSMS/SIS) including teacher and student attendance reports, student infractions, and discipline remarks, which will be included in the student’s report cards on a term-by-term basis, etc.
• Holding meetings with parents whose children have disciplinary issues in order to inform them of the situation and actions that may occur.
• Encouraging parents to access the SABIS® Digital Platform regularly.
• Following up with parents of students who have frequent absences and/or infractions in order to promote compliance with the school’s attendance and behavior expectations, and ensure that they are kept up-to-date on potential issues and actions.
• Ensuring an environment conducive to learning through proper class observation.
• Maintaining a safe atmosphere within the school and making sure that neither bullying nor fighting is taking place by conducting advising classes, scheduling weekly team meetings, and/or holding individual student meetings.
• Coordinating with the SLC to follow up on Discipline Prefects’ work and ensure that they are doing their job efficiently and effectively.
• Advising students regularly on different topics such as but not limited to fighting, bullying, cheating, etc.
• Accompanying students to the bus area after school hours and making sure that all students get on their allocated bus.
• Ensuring that all students leave school safely after school hours are over.
• Holding weekly meetings with the team to discuss any concerns or issues they may have regarding student behavior and recommending proper solutions and corrective actions.
• Staying well-informed on current events and activities at the school.
• Ensuring the proper implementation of the SABIS® student management systems and policies.
• Performing other related tasks or projects as they arise and as delegated by the school management.

Ideal Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Education, Psychology, Social Sciences, or their equivalent
• English Proficient and local language is preferred
• A minimum of 3 years of experience in a relevant field
• Previous experience in a school environment, preferably in student management, discipline, or counseling roles
• Experience in the SABIS® Network is preferred
• Professional behavior and ethical conduct
• Delivering results
• Continuous learning and improvement
• Accountability and taking ownership
• Interpersonal and communication skills
• Problem-solving

Method of Application

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