Head of Senior School – St Andrew’s School, Turi

This is a wonderful opportunity for an experienced school leader to take on the role of Head of Senior School in an internationally renowned full boarding school in Africa.

For August 2026

The position calls for exceptional educational, community, and operational leadership, underpinned by a strong personal value system and a deep commitment to the school’s ambitious mission and vision.

St Andrew’s School, Turi is one of the leading international schools in Africa (a member of HMC, COBIS, BSA and Round Square) and is situated within a beautiful 450-acre estate in the highlands of the Great Rift Valley. Founded in 1931, this Christian, independent boarding school offers an outstanding British Curriculum education to boarding pupils aged 5-18 years. St Andrew’s comprises two schools: a Prep School of 250 pupils between the ages of 3 and 13 and a Senior School of 370 students between the ages of 13 and 18.

The new Head of the Senior School should be an educational leader who has the experience and creativity to interpret the School’s mission, vision, values and strategy for the Senior School as it moves into the next exciting stage of its development with the three core strategic objectives of academic excellence, operational excellence and sustainability.

The Senior School consists of the Main School, leading to IGCSEs in Year 11, and the Sixth Form College, with an A-level curriculum. All parts of the School share the same educational ethos and approach, guided by the mission of ‘Seeking the Highest – with Christ as our Guide.’ St Andrew’s aims to be genuinely holistic – ‘transforming hearts, minds, bodies and souls’ – and to be a place of trust and respect for the whole community.

The School’s students are drawn from across the globe, with the majority hailing from diverse regions of the African continent. It is a truly special place. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious, committed and forward-thinking leader to join this unique community of exceptional people, within one of the world’s most stunning landscapes. St Andrew’s, Turi aspires to live its mission in all areas of School life. It seeks continually to ensure that a St Andrew’s education will give students the skills they will need to be leaders in the 21st Century, and is serious in its vision to be the leading international school in Africa.

Further information about the post can be found in the detailed candidate information brochure.

For a preliminary, confidential discussion about the role, please contact Jean Sullivan, Head of International Search.

jeansullivan@rsacademics.com and attach a copy of your CV/résumé.

The deadline for receipt of applications is Thursday 11 December 2025 10:00am (UK) / 13:00 (Kenya). Please note that early applications will be considered as received and potential candidates may receive an invitation for interview with RSAcademics before the closing date therefore early application is encouraged.

To apply, candidates should complete an application form electronically and submit it to RSAcademics, together with a letter of application, data sharing agreement and CV/résumé. Please click the Apply Now link on the right side of this page. You will be taken to an online portal where you will be able to download the application materials. Please follow the instructions provided to complete your application. Guidance on the letter of application can be found in the candidate information. Please make sure your letter is tailored to this role; an application letter that is largely generic is discouraged and may lead to your application not being considered.

Please follow the instructions provided to complete and submit your application. You should submit:

• A completed application form.
• A copy of your curriculum vitae/résumé.
• A completed data sharing agreement.
• A covering letter, preferably of no more than two pages, addressed to Mr. M. Ngunze, Chair of the Board, St Andrew’s School Turi. The letter should explain your reasons for applying, the attractions of this role and of the school and the relevance of your experience and personal educational philosophy.

Should you have any queries relating to uploading your application documents, please contact Alison Hooper, Project Coordinator, at applications@rsacademics.com. Alison can also be reached by calling +44 (0) 204 6269 791.

St Andrew’s School Turi is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Applicants must be prepared to undergo stringent child protection screening including checks with past employers and an enhanced DBS (or equivalent) is required.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.

The safeguarding responsibilities of this post are detailed in the candidate information brochure.

RSAcademics is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and to promoting diversity and inclusion in schools.