Key Responsibilities
Educational Model Codification & Coherence (All School Levels)
Codification of Pharo Schools' end-to-end educational model across Early Childhood Development (ECD), Pre-Primary, Primary, Senior Secondary, and Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) and post-school programmes.
Clearly articulate the purpose, learning outcomes, and student experience at each level of schooling, ensuring vertical and horizontal coherence across the continuum.
Define and document the core learning experiences for each phase, including academic, co-curricular, and experiential learning components.
Ensure the educational model is clear, replicable, and scalable, enabling growth with minimal fragmentation across countries and campuses.
Lead the design, development, and scaling of a coherent Science, Technology, Engineering,
Arts, and Math (STEAM) strategy and programmes from Early Childhood Education (ECE) to Senior Secondary/Advanced Level across all Pharo Schools.
Develop and maintain STEAM frameworks, curricula, and progression pathways aligned to Pharo's mission and relevant national and international standards.
Ensure quality, consistency, and impact of STEAM delivery through effective teacher enablement, resources, and continuous improvement.
Build and manage strategic partnerships, platforms, and infrastructure (e.g. makerspaces, digital tools) to strengthen STEAM learning.
Monitor and evaluate programme outcomes and innovation impact, using data and insight to inform iteration and position Pharo as a leader in STEAM education in Africa.
Curriculum, Pedagogy & Teaching and Learning Design
Lead development, creation and refinement of curricula, curriculum overviews, scope and sequences, lesson planning templates, assessment frameworks and assessments for each phase of schooling.
Design for multiple curricula scopes, sequences, and assessments.
Define and codify pedagogical practices, instructional approaches, and expectations for high-quality teaching and learning across all levels.
Develop implementation guides, playbooks, and teaching frameworks that clearly translate curriculum and pedagogy into classroom practice.
Ensure alignment between curriculum intent, pedagogical practice, classroom delivery, and
assessment.
Character Education, Values & Holistic Development
Codify how character development, values education, and holistic learner outcomes are
embedded across all levels of schooling.
Ensure Pharo Schools' core values and promise of access to quality education are meaningfully threaded through curricula, pedagogy, and learning experiences.
Define explicit expectations for how character, leadership, and citizenship are developed through academic and non-academic learning experiences.
Blended Learning & Educational Innovation
Research, design, and evaluate leading blended learning and hybrid education models relevant to the East African context.
Identify how technology-enabled learning can enhance quality, expand access, improve teacher effectiveness, and address resource constraints.
Lead the implementation, adaptation and integration of blended learning approaches into the Pharo Schools educational model.
Ensure blended learning solutions are pedagogically sound, contextually appropriate, and scalable.
Implementation, Training & Capacity Building
Partner with the Managing Director, Regional Talent Development Lead, Heads of Schools,
Academic Leaders, and School Teams to support high-quality implementation of the educational model.
Design and deliver training, onboarding, and continuous professional development on curriculum, pedagogy, and model implementation.
Build the capacity of school leaders and teachers to consistently deliver the Pharo Schools
educational model with confidence and fidelity.
Quality Assurance, Monitoring & Evaluation
Develop and oversee monitoring and evaluation frameworks to assess fidelity, quality, and impact of the educational model.
Conduct school visits and classroom observations to monitor implementation, instructional quality, and learner experience.
Use data, observations, and feedback to inform continuous improvement of curriculum, pedagogy, and implementation supports.
Ensure feedback loops between schools and the central team drive evidence-based iteration
and refinement.
Scaling, Standardisation & Continuous Improvement
Ensure all codified models, curricula, and implementation tools are designed for scale across multiple countries and contexts.
Balance standardisation with contextual responsiveness to local regulatory, cultural, and operational realities.
Lead continuous research and improvement cycles to keep Pharo Schools' educational model relevant, high-quality, future-focused and highly innovative
Conduct school observations to monitor, evaluate and improve the design and implementation of Pharo Schools products and offerings.
In-School Support & Quality Assurance
Conduct regular school visits and classroom observations to assess the quality and fidelity of implementation across Pharo's teaching and learning products.
Provide clear, actionable feedback to Heads of Education and teachers to strengthen practice and improve learner outcomes.
Support schools with the practical implementation of curricula, pedagogical models, assessments, and learning resources.
Coach and enable teachers and academic leaders to build capability, confidence, and consistency in delivery.
Monitor and track the impact of Pharo's educational models, using observation data, learner work, and feedback.
Identify implementation challenges and use insights to refine, iterate, and improve products and frameworks.
Capture and share best practices and learnings across the Pharo Schools network to drive iteration of our products and continuous improvement.
Required Qualifications & Experience
Master's degree in Education, Education Leadership or related field
Experience in curriculum design, local and global assessment practices
Strong understanding of the East African education system and regulatory space
Minimum 7 - 10 years teaching experience, with at least 3 - 5 years in a school
Proven track record of improving teaching quality, learning outcomes, and school culture
through supporting school-based leaders
Experience coaching teachers and leading professional development.
Experience in blended models and educational technologies.