The School

St Andrew’s, Turi is highly respected in Kenya and regarded as one of the leading international schools in East Africa. Numbering approximately 570 pupils, it has two semi-autonomous schools: a Preparatory School of 240 pupils between the ages of 3 and 13 and a Senior School of 330 pupils between the ages of 13 and 18. It is coeducational and the great majority of pupils are boarders. The School has an overtly Christian foundation and sees its overall aim as encouraging young men and women to ‘live and lead with integrity’.

The Senior School was founded in 1988 and is a member of COBIS and a global member of Round Square. It aims to provide a world class education with outstanding teaching and learning central to its vision of creating leaders that will change their country, continent and the world for good.

The School will offer the successful applicant an exciting and dynamic working environment, mentoring and leadership development, happy and enthusiastic students, who enjoy learning, suitable accommodation onsite,

and a strong sense of community living.

The Role

St Andrew’s Senior School is seeking to appoint two Sports Graduate Assistants who will assist the Director of Sport and a House Parent respectively. We are particularly keen to hear from applicants with an interest in the following sports: basketball, hockey, volleyball, cricket, football, or rugby.

The Sports Graduate Assistant key areas of responsibility will be:-

Responsibilities                                                                                                          

The overarching responsibilities of a Sports Graduate Assistant include: 

• Supporting the School’s Christian ethos as well as supporting the Chaplaincy team
• Reinforcing co-curricular and sporting provision 

• Enhancing the pastoral care of students 
• Administrative duties

  Co-curricular and Sport 

• Coaching of sports teams for both boys and girls of ages 13 to 19 years old, including leading sports tours.  
• Assist in the running of Co-curricular /sport  
• Assist in instructing, teaching and coaching student games during P.E. lessons, practice and competition 
• Participate in the provision of the adventure program. 
• Support the running of the weekend activities program 
• Help with the Service program 

 Pastoral Care 

•  Work within one of the boarding house teams, including pastoral duties in the evening and weekends 
• Act as a role model in all areas to pupils within the boarding house around the school 
• Work with Houseparents’ to support individual pupils as needs arise 
• Attend a weekly Boarding House team meeting 
• Assist with registration of students 
• To support the Houseparent with the admin tasks that are needed for boarding 

Person Specification

Working at St Andrew’s, Turi, is an exciting and dynamic experience. We look to recruit committed and resourceful staff, who are looking to not only develop their skills and leadership capacities, but also embrace new experiences and challenges. There are some things that are essential to working with us. The successful candidate will need to be able to support the School’s aims and Christian ethos. They will have to have a degree in education or related field.

Beyond that we want to have staff who love working as part of a team; who are first-class communicators and who are passionate about the subjects and pupils they teach; who are creative and diligent in their planning; who are adaptable, energetic and resilient.

Experience of working in a School environment, or in boarding, would be desirable, but not essential. Above all, what matters is a commitment to help us provide a world-class education for our children.

It is essential that the applicant is a practicing Christian.

Safeguarding

St Andrew’s School, Turi is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will undertake their role and responsibilities in accordance with St Andrew’s School’s Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy and Guidelines and will be required to undergo all checks relevant to the post.

Application Procedure

To find out more please contact the Head of HR, Mrs. Maurine Roseline Arwa.

Tel: +254 (0) 111053090 • Email: HeadofHR@turimail.co.ke

Applications are encouraged as early as possible. These should be submitted via the school website www.standrewsturi.com/working-at-turi/career-opportunities/ and should include a completed application form together with a brief cover letter.

Application forms are available on the School website, or from the Head of HR.

• Closing date for applications: Wednesday 20th May 2026
• Online interviews for long-listed candidates: As suitable applications are received
• Start Date: 1st September 2026

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