Head Teacher at Marcforte Business Consulting Limited

Marcforte Business Consulting Limited is a wholly Nigerian organisation. We operate as an organisational development consultancy providing bespoke interventions aimed at improving staff engagement and performance.

Marcforte Business Consulting Limited - Our client, is recruiting to fill the position of:

Job Title: Head Teacher

Location: Nigeria
Managerial Level: Top

Job Description
The Head teacher is responsible for providing effective leadership and management of the school in order to provide a secure foundation from which to achieve high standards in all areas of the school’s work.

Knowledge, Experience & Personal Competencies

• Ensuring the vision for the school is clearly articulated, shared, understood and acted upon effectively by all
• Working within the school community to translate the vision into agreed objectives and operational plans which will promote and sustain school improvement
• Demonstrating the vision and values in everyday work and practice
• Motivating and working with others to create a shared culture and positive climate
• Ensuring creativity, innovation and the use of appropriate new technologies to achieve excellence
• Ensuring that strategic planning takes account of the diversity, values and experience of the school and community at large

Qualifications

• B.Ed, M.Ed or equivalent
• Minimum of 10 years’ experience in similar role
• British curriculum experience
• Primary/Secondary experience
• UK qualification
• Excellent organisational skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Good time management skills
• Ability to embrace new initiative in a practical way to manage change effectively
• ICT literate with experience of use of ICT in management, data handling and use in teaching and learning

Experience

• Significant teaching experience
• Proven expertise in leading a Core Subject
• Proven record of raising standards and securing good progress through outstanding classroom practice
• Proven experience of managing staff, leadership and team building
• Experience of leading in-service training with staff
• Up to date knowledge of child protection procedures and a commitment to safeguarding pupils

Personal Competencies/Specifications:

• Age: 40-50
• Gender: Female
• Good interpersonal and human relations skills
• Ability to empower, motivate and enable staff through effective planning and delegation
• Ability to make clear and well considered decisions and resolve problems practically
• Ability to manage behavior effectively
• Evidence of involvement in assessment and target setting

Application Closing Date
10th March, 2015

Method of Application
Interested applicants should forward their CV's/resumes and Cover letters to: [email protected] .

The subject of your mail should read 'Head Teacher' and please note that cover letters should include a summary of work-related experiences.

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.