Head of Curriculum

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.