Head of School at Lead British International School

Lead British International School was established in September 2007 and is located in popular and fast-growing Gwarinpa, Abuja. The school caters for day students from crèche to 18 years and there is a boarding facility for students from Year 4 and above.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Head of School 

Location: Abuja (FCT)
Employment Type: Full-time

 Responsibilities 

• The Principal directly supervise teaching and non – teaching staff in the development and implementation of the school’s mission and vision in coordination with other Deputies.
• The School will also provide leadership in all areas of teaching. This includes: curriculum and instruction, educational technology, student assessment, use of data, and learning support.
• The Principal also be required to initiate, drive and implement business development initiatives and grow the student population

Qualifications, Skills and Competencies

• Prospective candidates must have a good first degree in a relevant field of study;
• Must have a minimum of 10 years of cognitive teaching and 5 years’ experience in a senior leadership role in a reputable International School;
• Must be familiar with and have cognate experience in administering British curriculum;
• Strong background in curriculum development;
• Knowledge of Continuous Professional Development (CPD) trends;
• Will be responsible for managing project and delivering projects within set timelines;
• Will be the main point of contact, representing interests and making sure the project is meeting the expectation of the Board;
• Must have the ability to inspire and motivate others through quality leadership;
• Must demonstrate commitment to teamwork as well as being able to work independently;
• Must demonstrate modern leadership skills and be familiar with the use of state of the art educational enterprise resource planning applications and modern information communication technology tools;
• Must have effective communication skills, strong interpersonal skills;
• Must have an ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines;
• Must be hardworking, able to multi-task, and work long hours.
• Must be results-oriented, with demonstrated skill in using data to inform and improve student learning and school programs;
• Must be self-motivated, energetic, and creative;

Requirements

• Masters’ Degree or PhD in educational management is an added advantage;
• Must have the ability and experience to conduct business development and grow the population of a school;
• Must be familiar with modern social media platforms and be able to deploy same for brand visibility, promote content and drive traffic; and
• The ability to initiate, supervise and review creation of content for an international school.

Application Closing Date
30th July, 2025.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: recruitment.lbis@gmail.com using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.