Head of School (Experienced) at Education Zone

Education Zone is a vibrant and innovative education agency, evolving to build a globally connected community to recruit international (study abroad) students, and support them along their journey to achieve their lifelong learning and career aspirations. We also run a top-notch training centre where we teach computer programming.

Our core business lines include: Student placement to institutions in the UK, Canada, US, Australia and New Zealand, Visa consultancy and application services for students and non-student, Computer Programming, IELTS, TOEFL and PTE (English language proficiency test) training.

If you share our passion in helping people to pursue their dreams through education and travel, and you fit well in an innovative digital culture, then you are welcome to join us as we undergo our digital revolution.

We are recruiting to fill the position of:

Job Title: Head of School (Experienced)

Location: Port Harcourt, Rivers

About the Position

• The Head of School will be responsible for the daily life and operations of the school/training centre, implementing the vision and mission of the school/training centre, plus adequately increasing and maintaining enrolment.

Responsibilities

• Advancement of our model, vision and mission.
• Manages the annual operating plan, sets short-term objectives, and measures progress and achievement against the annual objectives.
• Trains and leads a highly qualified staff for achievement of the overall learning objectives and targets of each student.
• Supervise the effective development of the educational program.
• Increase enrolment through effective marketing and customer service.
• Manage finances and provide input to the Management on its initiatives.
• Be a strategic visionary and an asset to the Management.
• Overseeing day-to-day operations, and discreetly helping to mitigate any conflict that may arise.
• Helps determine the contractual objectives and obligations of other staff members, disseminate contracts, and collects signed contracts; write performance reports to review with employees and for use in Salary and Bonus decision process.
• Oversees the development of technology for teaching and administrative purposes.
• Develops the school/training centre calendar in collaboration with the Management and Staff.
• Coordinates events with all appropriate parties in advance, and actively communicates to confirm events throughout the business year.
• Works with all appropriate parties to ensure the safety of the school/training centre environment and facilities.
• Communicates needs with Management, and collaboratively work with Management to define and execute upon a long-term facilities strategy.
• Facilitates good stewardship of, and necessary improvements to the physical aesthetic of the training centre by reporting issues to the Management or responsible parties and tracking response.
• Meeting with prospective students and parents, assessing student readi­ness and providing recommendations to the Management.
• Writes monthly Management reports highlighting accomplishments, progress toward goals, specific concerns, and general updates.
• Actively participates in Board meetings on a scheduled, monthly basis.
• Where appropriate, and as directed by the Board, collaborates with and supports the Director in Advancement & Development initiatives, such as speaking at Open Day events, and meeting with other local educators.
• Maintains an open-door policy to ensure parents feel welcome to discuss ideas and concerns.
• Holds periodic Parent Coffees.

Requirements

• A minimum of Bachelor's Degree with a 2:1 or its equivalent; or a 2:2 with a very remarkable track record and demonstratable experience/skills (Note: Candidates who do not have any demonstratable and competitive advantage, please do not apply).
• Master’s Degree in a related field is an added advantage.
• Several years of experience in a similar role.
• Demonstrated history of starting and growing a school or a top-class training centre.
• Demonstrated history of effectiveness in leadership of a big private school.
• Demonstrated acumen for mentoring and guiding the professional development of teachers.
• Proven record of quickly assimilating into new environments, identifying areas for improvement and effect­ing change, while cultivating positive relationships.
• Excellent command of spoken and written English.
• Achievement orientated.

Application Closing Date
30th August 2021

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online