Maurice Xandra Solutions Limited - Our client, a transformative free boarding Secondary school committed to developing and equipping young talented children to become tomorrow’s leaders. The Academy aims to provide a progressive and well-rounded education that both challenges and inspires its students to be thought-provoking and valuable members of their communities. The Academy is an initiative of a foundation, with an independent governing board that has the responsibility of leadership and strategic oversight of school management.
They are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Head of School
Location: Uga, Anambra
Reports to: The School's Academy Governing Board
Job Summary
Our client is seeking an outstanding Head of School with the experience, skills, knowledge and enthusiasm to shape and lead a transformative free boarding secondary school.
The successful candidate will be driven by a commitment to creating the best possible educational opportunities for young people in order to raise aspirations and transform lives.
The Head of School is expected to nurture and grow the Academy’s vision, which inspires and motivates students, staff and all other members of the school community.
He or she must be forward-focused, committed to collaboration, resourceful and resilient when challenges occur.
The head of school must be committed to building and delivering the mission of the academy by collaborating with key stakeholders to frame and implement key milestones ahead of the academy’s commencement date - September, 2022.
He or she must be passionate about student learning, development and understand the unique needs of creating a free progressive secondary school.
Main Responsibilities
In addition to building on the Academy’s vision, the Head of school will be responsible for but not limited to:
Develop the Academy as a catalyst for social change, improving the outcomes for students and the community.
Be committed to supporting students through their learning journey
Design and develop an outstanding, innovative and creative curriculum comprised of high quality vocational and academic options and utilising the latest technologies.
Develop in all students and staff versatile skills and attitudes required for lifelong learning in a rapidly changing world.
Develop positive external relationships at a local and strategic level, in partnership with sponsors and others, to promote the continued development of the Academy
To recognise and develop sustainable commercial opportunities. Leadership and development:
Provide effective management and operational efficiency to fulfil the ethos of the Academy.
Lead effectively and efficiently and ensure the successful implementation of the free school initiative as it develops and grows.
Work in conjunction with the community, business and industry partners and other local community and educational organisations to identify and develop opportunities to collaborate.
Learning and Teaching:
Lead the recruitment strategy and implementation for teaching and non-teaching staff
Design and develop an innovative and motivating curriculum in conjunction with the board, teachers and relevant professional partners
Drive up expectations and promote an aspirational and inclusive culture.
Ensure focussed, data driven improvement.
Develop policies and practices that reflects the values of the Academy
Promote inspirational teaching and learning around all subjects.
Manage pastoral care, student welfare, child protection and anti-bullying procedures effectively.
Maintain effective assessment, recording and reporting systems of student progress, and establish challenging targets.
Leading and Managing Staff:
Promote the Academy’s vision and values and an ethos in which the highest achievements are expected from all members of the Academy’s community.
Establish and develop effective team working practices.
Develop rigorous procedures for monitoring the performance of all staff including setting objectives and individual personal development plans.
Ensure an aspirational and motivational culture is developed, sustained and celebrated.
Efficient and effective use of staff and resources:
Advise the academy Board on the formulation of the annual budget to enable the Academy delivers on its objectives.
Ensure that the allocation and use of accommodation provides a positive and safe learning/living environment that promotes the highest achievement for all.
Ensure that the available IT resources meet the needs of staff and students in an ever-changing technological age.
Accountability:
Work effectively with the Board to enable it to meet its responsibilities for securing effective teaching, learning and high standards of achievement, and for achieving efficiencies and value for money.
Work closely with the Board of the Academy, the foundation and strategic partners and stakeholders for the effective running of the academy
Manage all school regulatory requirements
Qualifications and Experience
Certified Teaching qualification
Minimum of B.Sc Degree or preferred Master’s Degree
Minimum of 10 years of successful teaching and leadership experience at the Secondary school level
Evidence of Continuing Professional Development relating to school leadership and curriculum development Knowledge and understanding
Successful leadership experience to at least Deputy/Assistant Head level
Successful teaching experience within the secondary level
Knowledge of British and Nigerian school curriculum
Confident use of a range of ICT skills
Understanding of the principles of Assessment for Learning
Knowledge and understanding of data analysis and the ability to use data to set targets for improvement
Knowledge of school administration processes and national educational regulations
Understanding of how children learn and effectively apply their learning Strategic Leadership
Strategic Leadership experience at the secondary school level
Ability to effectively articulate clear educational vision and direction
Ability to inspire and motivate all stakeholders (teachers, community & board members)
Evidence of developing effective strategies and implementation of school improvement
Experience in monitoring and evaluation procedures leading to clear impact
Ability to work in partnership with senior leaders and governing board
Ability to set challenging targets for children and staff
Successful experience in creating and embedding effective school culture
Leading Teaching and Learning
Successful experience in monitoring, evaluating and improving the quality of teaching and learning
Understanding the role and impact of assessment in children’s learning
Knowledge of statutory requirements relating to curriculum and assessment
Experience in leading curriculum innovation
Successful experience of developing effective learning behaviours Leading and Managing Staff
Ability to lead, manage and motivate across the school community Ability to establish positive working relationships
Ability to plan, allocate, delegate, support and evaluate work undertaken by individuals and teams
Successful experience in identifying the need for, and leading in-service training
Significant experience of taking a lead role in performance management of staff including leading lesson observations
High expectations of self and others
Experience in working with governors, board of trustees, etc.
Managing Resources
Effective budgetary management at the whole-school level
Experience in recruiting and deploying staff
Ability to manage, monitor and review available resources, ensuring value for money.
Personal Skills and Qualities:
Strong commitment to raising standards
Ability to establish and maintain positive relationships, including with parents, community leaders, etc
Able to remain positive and enthusiastic, including when under pressure
Good communication skills
Adaptability to changing circumstances & ideas
Reliability and Integrity.
Remuneration
Numeration Package:
The Head of school will be offered an initial contract for 3 years, renewable thereafter by mutual agreement, and an attractive salary/benefits package including the following elements:
A competitive salary (to be negotiated with the Board’s preferred candidate) Furnished accommodation on the school campus, rent-free with all utility’s bills paid by the school
Insurance to cover the living premises
Pension cover
Official vehicle
Comprehensive medical insurance.
Application Closing Date
15th November, 2021.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: [email protected] using the Job Title as the subject of the email.