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As the Head of St Andrew’s Turi, I am excited to invite applications for a vital teaching position at our esteemed institution. If you have a background in providing engaging and high-quality education to gifted and talented students, this remarkable opportunity may be of interest to you. You will have the chance to significantly impact our school while experiencing life in the breathtaking Rift Valley of Kenya.

We are in search of an enthusiastic French teacher who is keen to gain valuable experience in a thriving independent full boarding school. This position is a fixed-term contract, spanning four months from August 20 to December 20, 2026.

The selected candidate will inherit a successful department known for consistently achieving outstanding A level and (I)GCSE results. You will be responsible for teaching students from Year 9 to Year 13 and will also play a role in our exceptional Sports and Outdoor Education programs.

At St Andrew’s, being a full boarding institution, we are committed to providing a vibrant co-curricular and boarding experience, with all staff actively involved. The successful candidate will serve as an academic tutor, assigned to a specific boarding house for related responsibilities.

If this opportunity excites you, we encourage you to apply. We look forward to receiving your application, which should showcase your enthusiasm, energy, and innovative ideas that can contribute to our school community. In return, you will join a supportive and dedicated team of highly professional colleagues passionate about guiding students in their personal development. Additionally, we offer a safe and beautiful rural environment in Kenya, a country rich in culture and nature, with convenient access to wildlife and the Indian Ocean.

Safeguarding

St Andrew’s School, Turi, is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students, expecting all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. You will perform your duties in accordance with St Andrew’s School’s Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy and Guidelines. The successful applicant will undergo all necessary checks for the position.

Application Procedure

To learn 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.

Tel: +254 (0) 20 2025709 • Email: execassistantsenior@turimail.co.ke

Applications should be submitted via the school website https://www.standrewsturi.com/working-at-turi/career-opportunities/ and must include: a completed application form and a brief covering letter.

If your application is successful, we will reach out to you within three working days after the closing date.

We encourage early applications.

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Closing date for applications: 0800hrs (EAT) Thursday 16 April 2026

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Preliminary interviews: w/c Monday 20 April 2026

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Final Interviews w/c Monday 27 April 2026

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Start Date: 20 August 2026