Academic Secretary at Howbury School

Howbury School is a family-oriented Nursery, Primary and Secondary school located in a serene environment in Mende, Maryland, Lagos. We are committed to building a firm foundation for the child's lifelong learning by deploying a value-based system of learning, instilling a sense of respect and responsibility for each child and working in partnership with the home front. The integration of up-to-date technology comes naturally to us as the goal is to raise a generation of learners that are able to apply their classroom learning with the integration of technology in solving real-life problems.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Academic Secretary

Location: Lagos
Start date: September 01, 2023

Job Description

• The Academic Secretary will work closely with the Head Teacher to ensure teaching and learning run smoothly in the school.
• The ideal candidate must be have the ability to multitask,manage time and relate with colleagues in a professional way. Additionally, the job holder must have in-depth knowledge of the Google workspace, Microsoft office tools and as well be able to operate office machines seamlessly.

Duties
Please note the list is not exhaustive

• Source, collate and store (for easy retrieval)weekly learning materials for the teaching staff
• Issue and retrieve weekly teaching resources. Keep accurate record of same. Run photocopies and print out resources for teachers (with Head Teacher’s consent)
• Provide standard support to the Academic Team in resource sourcing and allocation to ensure smooth workflow
• Timely generate and provide marking guides/score guide where available (from designated sources) exam questions and baseline tests as will be required from time to time.
• Keep an accurate record of assessment questions for easy retrieval
• Maintain an up to date pupils’ attendance record; liaise with Admissions Officer (for parents reach out)and Kitchen (for meals)as regards
• Schedule Academic and Non Academic meetings as instructed by the Head Teacher
• Generate various communications as instructed by the Head Teacher
• Record and observe lessons as will be assigned from time to time. Maintain an accurate data of class recordings.
• Source competitions/events, CPD for teachers and the Academic Team
• Prompt teachers on weekly tasks
• Convert pupils’ data into graphs, give reports and recommendations
• Observe interventions and keep record of pupils’ progress
• Weekly report of all areas covered
• Liaise with Extracurricular ActivitiesInstructors for in-house Club Showcase
• All other duties assigned to you by the Head Teacher and the School Leadership.

Requirements

• Candidates should possess a B.Sc Degree with relevant work experience.

Application Closing Date
31st July, 2023.