A school located in Lagos (Ojodu) is recruiting to fill the position of:
Job Title: Head Teacher
Location: Lagos
Responsibilities
- Responsible for the administrative success of all school programs.
- Ensure that the school is in compliance with all applicable governmental laws and regulations.
- Coordinate scheduling of and attend all school functions and activities.
- Execute the financial policy set by the Board of Directors, including communicating Board policy to parents and prospective parents.
- Sourcing for teaching and non-teaching staff.
- Administer equitable system of professional development of all teaching staff.
- Periodic training and counseling of staff.
- Constantly explore avenues to increase enrollment.
- Work with teachers to coordinate the curricula (review and implementation).
- Guide teachers in achieving their educational goals (including the weekly review of lesson plans, notes and aids.
- Set milestones for classes and assessment of teachers for achievement.
- Observation and/or supervision of teaching.
- Ensure the environment Is conducive and that pupils’ learning needs are met.
- Maintain all statutory & regulatory records and ensure pupils files are up to date.
- Liaise with the administrative staff to ensure an aesthetically attractive and safe environment.
- Knowledge of the British National Curriculum and e-learning would be added advantages.
Academic Qualifications
- A first degree from a reputable University (minimum of Second Class).
- A Master's degree.
- At least one of the degrees Must be in Education.
Experience
- Minimum of 10 (ten) years experience at the elementary level: two of which must have been in a similar role.
Skills Set:
- Ability to project a good image.
- Practical person.
- Excellence driven.
- Team player.
- Adaptability.
- Social media savvy.
- Knowledge of MS office packages.
- Kind to children and have their best interest at heart.
- Excited about learning and ability to inspire and lead others.
- Good communication skills (spoken & written).
- Open to change and new ways of doing things.
- Confident in own Ideas and willing to challenge people.
- Able to make good decisions based on knowledge and listening to the views of others.
- Knowledgeable about the curriculum and how to improve standards.
- Able to use Math and ICT to understand budgets and use resources Committed to own self-development (and subordinates).
- A good organizer with ability to manage different demands on time.
Remuneration
- Standard industry compensation and benefits apply in addition to growth opportunities.
Application Closing Date
11th February, 2015.
Method of Application
Qualified candidates should send their application letters to:
[email protected]