Principal (State House Campus)

Makini High School

County: Nairobi
Sub-county: State House
Role: Principal / head teacher
Category: Leadership
Employment: Full Time
Subject: School leadership
Level: Secondary
Deadline: 5 Nov 2026

About the job

Makini High School is looking for a principal to lead its State House campus in Nairobi. The post calls for an experienced Kenyan educator with a long, unbroken teaching record, several years in school leadership, and a firm grasp of the Competency-Based Education curriculum. The successful person will also bring sound knowledge of how children develop, modern teaching methods, and strong planning skills.

Key responsibilities

Lead the State House campus
Guide teaching and learning under the CBE curriculum
Plan and organise the running of the school

Qualifications

Bachelor of Education from a recognised university
TSC registration
At least 10 years of continuous teaching
At least 3 years as principal, deputy or in similar leadership
Strong understanding of CBE
Very good written and spoken English

How to apply

Send a cover letter and CV joined into one PDF through Apply via Muhula, naming the State House Campus principal post.

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