ABOUT THE ROLE

Key responsibilities for the role include: 

Student Enrichment Leadership & Strategy

• Provide leadership and management of the Student Connections Programme aimed at developing students’ character, capabilities and connections through exposure to local, regional and global events. 
• Lead the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of the Student Enrichment Programme across both Cambridge and CBE campuses.
• Ensure alignment to Nova Pioneer’s culture principles and student experience priorities.
• Develop annual enrichment calendars, strategic plans, and budgets.

Clubs Management Across CBE & Cambridge

• Coordinate all clubs scheduling, space allocation, recruitment of patrons/vendors, onboarding and offboarding of patrons/vendors, preparation of objectives, sign-up, sign up confirmations, awards/certificates, budgeting, reporting, etc.
• Coordinate all clubs: scheduling, space allocation, sign-ups, confirmations, onboarding and offboarding patrons/vendors.
• Oversee preparation of club objectives, session plans, attendance tracking, and end-of-term showcases.
• Manage special billing with accuracy and fidelity
• Conduct club walkthroughs, observation and feedback cycles and 1:1 with club patrons/matrons. 
• Ensure quality assurance and strong value-for-money across all clubs.
• Create quality communication on outcomes for clubs. 
• Lead the planning and coordination of the Club Experience for Parents.

Sports, Arts & Competitions

• Identify, prepare, and guide students for participation in internal and external competitions, including sports, music, drama, debating, STEM, scouting, and other talent arenas.
• Support the development of competitive school teams and cultivate a culture of school spirit and pride.

Trips & Events Leadership 

• Lead the planning, logistics, safety, and execution of all school trips curricular, co-curricular, local, regional.
• Plan and run campus-wide events with High Expectations such as:
  • Student festivals
  • Talent shows
  • Sports days
  • Career days
  • Prize-giving ceremonies
  • Cultural days
  • Graduations
• Ensure all trips and events are well communicated, well staffed, well documented, and aligned to Nova’s culture and safety expectations..

Professional Development for Teammates

• Plan and facilitate PD sessions for teachers and non-instructional staff on enrichment programming clubs, games, competitions, student engagement.
• Strengthen coaching, systems, and clarity for staff leading enrichment components.

 Leadership & Vendor Management

• Manage all direct reports sports/PE coaches, club patrons, music teachers, interns.
• Recruit, onboard, supervise, and evaluate external enrichment vendors and partners.

Operations, Communication & Administration

• Maintain accurate records, rosters, inventories, and reports for enrichment activities.
• Communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders—students, parents, staff, and vendors.
• Prepare termly and annual reports on enrichment outcomes, participation, and impact.

Culture & Student Experience

• Champion Nova Pioneer’s culture principles across all enrichment spaces.
• Ensure safe, inclusive, joyful, and structured student experiences.
• Support interdisciplinary student life initiatives in collaboration with Deputy School Leaders, Deans and Associate Deans.  

All Hands on Deck” Responsibilities

• Support school-wide events, emergencies, and special initiatives as required.
• Represent the student enrichment function in leadership meetings and planning sessions.

ABOUT YOU

Skills and Qualifications required

• You have a Bachelor’s Degree in Social Sciences, Communication or Education
• Masters degree is not compulsory but will be an added advantage.
• You have a strong record of leading students to successful participation in inter-school competitions preferably up to the national level and beyond. E.g. in drama, music, STEM, debating, sports, scouting, etc. 
• You have excellent interpersonal and leadership skills that encompass trust and respect
• You have excellent communication and people management skills
• You are flexible, adaptable, innovative and creative
• You understand the complexities of working in a fast-paced, multi-faceted organization
• You have a passion for students and student competitions
• You have high energy levels and are known for producing great results with students
• You are excited about our organizational culture—and in particular, you are fired up to challenge yourself by embracing mutual vulnerability and a firehose of feedback
• You have a desire to further develop your learning design skills and apply them to transform the lives of African youth