Principal / 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: Principal / Head of School

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

Responsibilities

• The Principal/Head of School will lead and directly supervise teaching and non – teaching staff in the development and implementation of the school’s mission and vision in coordination with other Deputy Heads of School.
• He/She will also provide leadership in all areas of teaching.
• This includes curriculum and instruction, educational technology, student assessment, use of data, and learning support. He/She will also be required to drive and implement business development initiatives to boost student population.
• Will be responsible for managing projects and delivering them within set timelines;
• Will be the main point of contact, representing interests and ensuring that the project meets the expectations of the school Board.

Requirements

• Prospective candidates must have a good first degree in a relevant field of study;
• Minimum of 10 years of cognitive teaching and 8 years’ experience in a senior leadership role in a reputable International School;
• A Masters’ Degree or PhD in educational management is an added advantage;
• Familiar with and have cognate experience in administering British curriculum;
• Strong background in curriculum development;
• Knowledge of Continuous Professional Development (CPD) trends;
• Ability to inspire and motivate others through quality leadership;
• Commitment to teamwork as well as the ability to work independently;
• Demonstrate modern leadership skills and be familiar with the use of state-of-the-art educational enterprise resource planning applications and modern information and communication technology tools;
• Effective communication skills and strong interpersonal skills;
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines;
• Hardworking, able to multi-task, and work long hours.
• Results-oriented, with demonstrated skill in using data to inform and improve student learning and school programs;
• Self-motivated, energetic, and creative;
• Ability and experience to conduct business development and grow the population of a school;
• Familiar with modern social media platforms and be able to deploy them for brand visibility, promote content and drive traffic; and
• Ability to initiate, supervise and review the creation of content for an international school.

Application Closing Date
21st July, 2025.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send a cover letter outlining their suitability for the role and highlighting relevant experiences, accompanied by a single document containing their curriculum vitae and credentials to: thecvs.recruitment@gmail.com using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.

Note

• Candidates must specify the position and campus they are applying to in the “Subject” of their email, e.g BIOLOGY TEACHER- ABUJA CAMPUS.
• Only qualified candidates will be shortlisted and invited for an interview.