Head Teacher at Oilve Brook Juniors

Oilve Brook Juniors is a new school implementing the British National Curriculum for Early Years and Key Stages 1 & 2 (year 1-6).

The school offers: A well resourced learning environment, including excellent ICT facilities; a happy child friendly environment; clean, serene and large outdoor space; a commitment to professional development for staff; a welcoming and friendly atmosphere; a highly motivated, supportive and dedicated staff team.

The school seeking to employ suitably qualified candidate for the position below:

Job Title: Head Teacher

Location: Abuja

Key Responsibilities

• Manage day to day operations of the school and report directly to the director of the school
• Create strategic marketing plans to increase student enrolment and be active in school marketing and communications
• Manage faculty and other human resource personnel
• Conduct break even and sensitivity analysis to assess how school resources should be managed
• Implement policies to promote efficient use of resources
• Ensure the school remains a collaborative and friendly environment for staff and kids
• Be responsible for ensuring a positive working culture - this includes creating events and workshops for teacher training, staff bonding etc.
• Work with academic head to achieve the school's academic mission and vision.
• Manage the afterschool and holiday programme activities, including planning, organizing and marketing
• Develop innovative ways for efficient information management

Job Requirements

• At least Bachelor's degree in Education or Bachelor's degree in any discipline with a PGCE
• At least 3 years of experience in a British Curriculum School setting
• At least 3 years of managerial experience in a similar role, including marketing experience.
• Previous travel/exposure to the UK, US or Europe

Required Skills:

• Must have a strong and innovative business acumen. We are looking for fresh ideas to position as a beacon of excellence and innovation
• Ability to manage human resource personnel
• Exceptional organizational skills: ability to account for day to day operational expenses and materials used
• Ability to foster an amiable rapport with parents and address any issue that may arise
• Security conscious - be able to keep the data of staff and students properly
• Ability to make sound judgments and take initiative
• Ability to research and recruit new teaching talents to the school
• Ability to research new innovative ways to make the school stand out in the competitive education environment.
• Must be a team player and be able to work with authority
• Must love being around children.
• Must be charismatic, presentable and personable

Application Closing Date
26th May, 2016.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Applications to: [email protected] with one attachment containing all the following:

• CV with Covering letter and passport photo attached in a single MS Word or PDF document. (only 1 document attachment per applicant i.e. cover letters and word documents should not be sent as separate files).
• Covering letter should list key experiences, that make you a suitable applicant for the role.
• Email Subject title should be in this format: Name_position applied_age e.g. John Smith_Head Teacher_27
• The CV with Covering letter document should be saved and uploaded in this format: Name_position applied_age e.g John Smith_Head Teacher_27.

Note

• Only applicants meeting all the submission requirements and all job role requirements will be reviewed.
• Please also note that mental health and physical health history will need to be disclosed during the interview phase.
• Successful candidates will receive notifications by SMS or Email for interview invitations.