Job Description

Job Summary

• Are you a highly organised leader looking for your next challenge?
• We are looking for a trustworthy and personable Head of School to join our school.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining a visible, approachable and welcoming stance for parents and other stakeholders of the school.
• Implementing policies, systems, and procedures, and generally ensuring the school operates smoothly and efficiently
• Ensuring the effective delivery of high-quality teaching and the maintenance of academic standards
• Assisting with public relations and marketing activities for the promotion of the school
• Managing the student life cycle from registration/admission to graduation/leaving
• Dealing with queries and complaints procedures
• Coordinating examination and assessment processes
• Liaising with government agencies, contractors/vendors and prospective parents that may visit the school
• Generating statutory and non-statutory reports and returns to the Local Authority and government as required, in a timely manner, meeting deadlines; dealing with queries and complaints procedures
• Undertaking word processing, IT-based tasks and school correspondences
• Have responsibility for establishing and maintaining high moral and disciplinary standards
• Have responsibility for ensuring the health and safety of pupils, staff and visitors to the school
• Ensuring parents’ interest and participation in the school are encouraged and sustained
• Organizing and facilitating a variety of educational or social activities.
• Deals with recruitment, onboarding of new school staff, reviews and development.

Job Requirements

• Must reside in Ibadan and be able to easily commute to Jericho, Ibadan
• BA / B.Ed in English and a Master’s Degree in Education Administration/Management.
• A professional certification in Human Resources Management is an added advantage
• Must have at least ten (10) years of experience in the educational sector of which five must have been in a strategic leadership role, managing personnel of a reputable international school
• Quality exposure to the British National curriculum is a MUST.
• Preferably female, with poise, you should be able to demonstrate enthusiasm and a commitment to be part of a great team to serve the school community
• Must possess qualities and personal characteristics necessary for working effectively with pupils, parents, staff and senior management
• Have thorough knowledge of school policies and procedures.
• Demonstrates thorough knowledge of standard office practices and procedures, equipment, and administrative techniques
• You MUST have outstanding oral and written communication and interpersonal skills
• Excellent IT skills – (have an exceptional ability to use Microsoft Office package) for data handling – letters, emails, reports, newsletters etc
• Have excellent leadership, organizational and management skills
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, as well as the ability to remain professional
• The ideal candidate must be disciplined and well-rounded
• Have the ability to work accurately and pay attention to detail
• Understands how to develop positive relationships with colleagues, parents and children as well as being able to improve practice
• The ideal candidate must be a team player and have an ability to support, motivate and inspire staff and to communicate a clear vision and direction for the school
• You must have a record of past accomplishments and experience in collaborating with various stakeholders to accomplish school goals.

Method of Application

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