St. Bridget College Recruits School Principal

St. Bridget College is one of Nigeria's leading secondary schools, located in Aba, we provide world-class education to students in a well-managed boarding setting. Our award-winning institution provides Christian-centered education with a strong focus on science and technical education.

As we enter our third decade, we are looking for outstanding leaders to shepherd the next generation of St. Bridget's students into adulthood.

Job Position: School Pricipal

Location: Aba, Abia State

Compensation: Competitive based on experience and qualifications

Start Date: Negotiable, based on suitable candidate's needs but no later than September 2013.

Background:
We have been fortunate to have staff who have been with our school for a very long time, many from the inception of the school. However, due to personal (and positive!) reasons, we need to recruit replacement for our top leadership. To that end, we need a principal for St. Bridget’s College. The role of a principal is diverse and challenging. The principal is the chief administrative officer, the chief academic officer, and the trusted caretaker of the students. We are looking for someone with the motivation, experience and expertise to lead our organization. The attributes we are looking for are outlined below.

Principal Function:
The principal is expected to plan, direct, coordinate, evaluate, manage and improve the academic, administrative, residential and institutional affairs of the school. In other words, the principal is responsible for all aspects of the school’s operation while working in close concert with colleagues and the Board.

Basic Attributes:
This position calls for a combination of several skills:

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in education, educational planning, instructional technology, or in educational management, preferably at the secondary school level.
• Contagious enthusiasm for the education and development of young minds.
• Outstanding speaking, writing and motivational skills so as to set a good example for the students.
• Striking personal presence and compelling comportment that inspires confidence in colleagues and students.
• Attention to detail necessary for an effective manager of teachers, staff and support personnel in a high-achieving educational environment.
• An amiable and congenial personality, necessary to develop rapport with, and confidence in, parents and students alike.
• Unimpeachable character and integrity, formed on a bedrock of personal discipline.
• An affable personality that can handle the demands of a demanding and evolving position.
• Ability to develop and implement new and innovative methods and techniques that foster learning and creativity in our children.
• A palpable desire to develop a long relationship with our institution.

Core Tasks: In a single word: Lead!

• Enforce discipline, establish academic standards and maintain high expectations of students and staff alike.
• Confer with parents and staff to discuss educational activities, policies, and student behavioral or learning problems.
• Observe teaching methods and examine learning materials to evaluate and standardize curricula and teaching techniques, and to determine areas where improvement is needed.
• Collaborate with teachers to develop and maintain curriculum standards, develop mission statements, and set performance goals and objectives.
• Recruit, hire, train, and evaluate primary and supplemental staff.
• Evaluate curricula, teaching methods, and programs to determine their effectiveness, efficiency, and utilization, and to ensure that school activities comply with federal, state, and local regulations.
• Counsel and provide guidance to students regarding personal, academic, vocational, or behavioral issues.
• Establish, coordinate, and oversee particular programs that elevate student performance and enhance the competitiveness of the school.
• Set educational standards and goals, and help establish policies and procedures to carry them out.
• Plan and lead professional development activities for teachers, administrators, and support staff.

Educational Requirement:

• Minimum of a bachelor's degree (preferably a Master’s Degree or higher).

Work Style:

• Integrity - Job requires being honest and ethical.
• Stress Tolerance - Job requires dealing calmly and effectively with high stress situations.
• Self Control - Job requires maintaining composure, keeping emotions in check, controlling anger, and avoiding aggressive behavior, even in very difficult situations.
• Dependability - Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations.
• Cooperation - Job requires being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a natured, cooperative attitude.
• Leadership - Job requires a willingness to lead, take charge, and offer opinions and direction.
• Analytical Thinking - Job requires analyzing information and using logic to address work-related issues and problems.
• Attention to Detail - Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks.
• Persistence - Job requires persistence in the face of obstacles.
• Initiative - Job requires a willingness to take on responsibilities and challenges.

Technology Skills:

• Calculators or accessories - 10-key calculators
• Desktop computers (Microsoft Office, especially Word & PowerPoint)
• Personal computers with use of videoconferencing and remote collaboration tools (e.g. Skype or similar)
• Electronic mail software - Email software; Microsoft Outlook
• Spreadsheet software - Microsoft Excel

Application Closing Date
April 2nd, 2013

Method of Application
To apply, send a cover letter AND a resume (curriculum vitae) to the email address: jobs@st-bridgets.org In addition to the above, the email MUST include the following:

1. A functioning email address, mobile telephone number and contact information.
2. A discussion of WHY you believe this is a good fit for you.
3. A discussion of your experiences managing schools (or educational institutions) and how you think this will fit into St. Bridget’s. if you have experience outside of education which you believe can be beneficial, kindly discuss them. Copied: hotnigerianjobs.com
4. Your long term career goals and how you think this job at St. Bridget’s will help you realize these personal career goals.