Academic Head of Department at Lightheights Global Services

Lightheights is an international education with over 10 years experience in Student placement.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Academic Head of Department

Location: Ikeja, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Summary

• We are seeking a passionate and experienced Academic Head of Department to lead our academic team and drive excellence in our test preparation programs.
• This is a full-time position for a dynamic individual with strong leadership skills and a solid background in teaching standardized test prep classes.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide academic leadership and strategic direction for the department
• Supervise and support instructors in delivering high-quality content
• Design, review, and update curricula for standardized tests and other academic programs
• Coordinate schedules, training sessions, and academic planning activities
• Ensure quality control and effective delivery of all academic services
• Teach standardized test prep classes, including SAT, IELTS, GRE, GMAT, and Duolingo, as needed
• Monitor student progress and implement strategies to improve learning outcomes
• Prepare academic reports and recommendations for continuous improvement.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Education, English, Mathematics, or related fields with 2 years work experience (Master’s Degree is an advantage)
• Proven experience in teaching at least two or more standardized tests: SAT, IELTS, GRE, GMAT, Duolingo, etc.
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills
• Ability to manage a team and lead academic programs to success
• Tech-savvy with a good command of virtual teaching tools and platforms.

Preferred Qualities:

• Prior experience as a department head or academic coordinator
• Passion for education and student success
• Excellent problem-solving and interpersonal skills.

Application Closing Date
29th April, 2025.