Head of Curriculum
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Role purpose
- Design, implement and protect a genuinely Montessori-led learning programme for children aged 2–5, enriched by relevant CBC competencies without diluting Montessori practice.
Key responsibilities
- Develop KLC’s curriculum framework, scope and sequence, term plans and classroom implementation standards.
- Ensure prepared environments, learning materials, observation and uninterrupted work cycles reflect Montessori principles.
- Coach teachers through lesson observation, planning reviews, demonstration lessons and structured feedback.
- Create systems for learner observation, assessment, progress records and meaningful parent reporting.
- Lead curriculum induction and ongoing professional development for teachers and assistants.
- Support inclusion and differentiated learning for children with varied developmental needs.
- Work with the Founding Head to maintain academic quality, safeguarding and school-readiness standards.
Qualifications and experience
- Recognised Montessori qualification is mandatory, preferably AMI, AMS, MCI or another credible accredited programme.
- Degree or diploma in Early Childhood Education, Education or a related field; TSC registration where applicable.
- 5–10 years of early-years teaching experience, including curriculum coordination, teacher coaching or academic leadership.
- Strong knowledge of child development, observation-based assessment and the prepared environment.
- Working knowledge of Kenya’s CBC framework and the judgement to integrate it without turning the programme into a conventional worksheet-led classroom.
- Excellent planning, coaching, documentation and communication skills.