Head of Administration at St. Mary Dedication British International High Schools

St. Mary Dedication British International High Schools is a renowned educational institution known for its academic excellence and morally upright students. St Mary Dedication British international school challenges students to develop what is finest in themselves and others, for others and themselves. We are committed to nurturing an intentionally diverse, and inclusive community that encourages students and adults to inspire and respect one another. 

At St Mary Dedication British Internation school our guiding principle is Education for Light, Through  Knowledge. Our aim is to provide a richness of opportunity for our student to excel, nurture and explore their talents without limits. That is because education goes beyond exam results, its about the complete development of the child.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Head of Administration

Location: Benin City, Edo
Job type: Full-time

Job Description

• We are looking for a School Administrator to manage all administrative tasks in our school. As a School Administrator, you’ll need to wear many different hats; the planner, the problem-solver, the educator and the counselor being a few of them.
• You should have the skills to communicate with various people, handle budgets and logistics, and keep all educational programs running. If you’re up to the task, and you’re also committed to high-quality education, we’d like to meet you.
• This is a senior management position directly answerable to the Proprietress and school board. 

Responsibilites

• Manage budgets, logistics and events or meetings
• Handle scheduling, record-keeping and reporting
• Ensure the school complies with relevant laws and regulations
• Develop and run educational programs
• Hire, train and advise staff
• Counsel students when needed
• Resolve conflicts and other issues
• Communicate with parents, regulatory bodies and the public
• Have a hand in the creation of the school curriculum
• Implement actions that improve the school and the quality of education (e.g. building renovations, new guidelines for students, new subjects)
• Help shape and uphold the vision of the school

Qualifications

• Minimum of a Bachelor's in Education, Business Administration or other relevant fields are also welcome.
• Minimum of 10 years of work experience in Administration and Teaching
• Be between the ages of 40 - 55 
• Attention to detail
• Problem-solving and dispute resolution skills
• A desire to work with children.
• Advanced Degree/ training/ or evidence of continuous improvement
• Excellent communication skills.
•  Proficiency in Microsoft word, excel, and PowerPoint
• Must be able to work well under pressure
• Must be based in Benin City.

Salary and Benefit

• Competitive salary
• Pension plan

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.