Deputy Head of Residential Life
AKDN
On-site
Eastern Africa, Kenya
The Aga Khan Academies is an integrated network of residential schools dedicated to expanding access to education of an international standard of excellence to exceptional young men and women regardless of their ability to pay. The Aga Khan Academies' foundational values include pluralism, meritocracy and civil society. Housed in spacious and attractive campuses with beautiful facilities, the Academies offer the International Baccalaureate (IB) curriculum from the Primary Years Programme to the Diploma Programme and provide a rich opportunity for both teachers and students alike to grow both professionally and personally. The first Aga Khan Academy opened in Mombasa, Kenya in 2003. This was followed by an Academy in Hyderabad, India in 2011, Maputo, Mozambique in 2013 and Dhaka, Bangladesh in 2022. More information...
The Aga Khan Academy Mombasa is an International Baccalaureate World School. It is the first in the network of Aga Khan Academies established by His Highness the Aga Khan.
The Academy features state-of-the-art facilities, a multicultural student body, and an experienced team of educators and staff. We provide students with education of the highest standard in order to prepare them for lives characterised by leadership and service. Admission to the Academy is means-blind and is based on merit. We consider all eligible students regardless of socio-economic status.
AKA is looking for a passionate Deputy Head of Residential Life (VP HoRL) to join an an experienced team of IB educators in the residential department. The Deputy Head of Residential Life will be responsible of supporting the Head of Residential Life (HoRL) in ensuring that the residences are run in alignment with the needs of students and the mission and vision of the school. The Deputy Head of Residential Life will also assist in managing residential staff, overseeing student welfare, implementing policies, and maintaining effective communication between the residential community, school staff, and parents/guardians.
- Teaching Certification required.
- Experience as a classroom practitioner within an inquiry-based program preferred.
- Minimum 3 years of leadership experience in a residential program at an international setup.
- Child Protection and Safeguarding trained.
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively within a diverse community.
- Attention to detail, discretion, and integrity in handling sensitive matters.
- This position provides critical support to ensure smooth operations within residential life while fostering a nurturing environment for students aligned with the school’s mission.
The Aga Khan Academy Mombasa is an International Baccalaureate World School. It is the first in the network of Aga Khan Academies established by His Highness the Aga Khan.
The Academy features state-of-the-art facilities, a multicultural student body, and an experienced team of educators and staff. We provide students with education of the highest standard in order to prepare them for lives characterised by leadership and service. Admission to the Academy is means-blind and is based on merit. We consider all eligible students regardless of socio-economic status.
AKA is looking for a passionate Deputy Head of Residential Life (VP HoRL) to join an an experienced team of IB educators in the residential department. The Deputy Head of Residential Life will be responsible of supporting the Head of Residential Life (HoRL) in ensuring that the residences are run in alignment with the needs of students and the mission and vision of the school. The Deputy Head of Residential Life will also assist in managing residential staff, overseeing student welfare, implementing policies, and maintaining effective communication between the residential community, school staff, and parents/guardians.
Responsibilities
- Assist in developing the ethos and culture of Residential Life to align with the school’s vision and mission.
- Actively support the HoRL in implementing long-term strategies for managing residences.
- Provide input into the planning and execution of residential activities programs.
- Monitor and ensure the welfare, safety, discipline, and pastoral well-being of residential students under guidance from the HoRL.
- Support new student inductions and ensure their smooth integration into residential life.
- Assist in identifying individual student needs and ensuring appropriate support mechanisms are in place.
- Promote safeguarding practices among residential staff and ensure compliance with child protection guidelines.
- Assist in supervising Heads of Residential Blocks to ensure consistent implementation of policies.
- Provide training, development, and induction support for residential staff as directed by the HoRL.
- Collaborate with HoRL in planning staff supervision rotas and ensuring adequate coverage during absences.
- Chair meetings with residential staff or students as delegated by the HoRL to gather feedback or address concerns.
- Help organize evening/weekend activities, trips, and events in coordination with relevant staff members.
- Ensure maintenance requests are communicated effectively to relevant departments for timely resolution.
- Assist in maintaining residential policies and literature, including contributing to updates for handbooks.
- Support the preparation of reports related to residential life for the Academy’s development plan.
- Foster positive relationships with parents/guardians through regular communication as delegated by the HoRL.
- Act as a liaison between parents/guardians and Heads of Residential Blocks regarding student progress or concerns.