Box & Cedar - Our client, a reputable Educational Institution, is recruiting to fill the position of:
Job Title: Principal (Expatriate: South African/British)
Location: Lagos, Nigeria
Job Type: Full Time
Job Description
- Lead and manage the school and ensure the achievement of excellent educational standards.
- Ensure effective co-ordination of the teaching, learning, training and general administration activities of the school
- Maintain an up-to-date data base of teaching, non teaching staff and students of the school as well as data base of the school's moveable and non moveable assets
- Prepare annual budget and strategic plans for the school in collaboration with the school financial consultants.
- Ensure discipline is maintained amongst staff and students of the school
- Ensure constant review of the curricular and ensuring that learning/teaching materials are up-to-date
- Serve as liaison officer between the management of the school and the community, the board of trustees and other external agencies
- Develop and supervise instructional programs, extracurricular activities, and discipline systems to ensure a safe and orderly climate, building maintenance, program evaluation, personnel management, office operations, and emergency procedures.
- Ensure compliance with all laws, board policies and civil regulation
- Establish the annual master schedule for instructional programs, ensuring sequential learning experiences for students consistent with the school's philosophy, mission statement and instructional goals.
- Market the school services and ensure the objectives, plans and growth set targets are constantly met.
- Train and develop staff, Provide activities which facilitate the professional growth of the school staff and enhance the quality of the instructional program.
- Establish a professional rapport with students, staff, parents and school personnel.
- Serve as a role model for students, dressing professionally, demonstrating the importance and relevance of learning, accepting responsibility, and demonstrating pride in the education profession. Encourage all teachers to do the same.
- Communicate regularly with parents, seeking their support and advice, so as to create a cooperative relationship to support the student in the school
- Establish and maintain an effective inventory system for all school supplies, materials and equipment.
- Establish schedules and procedures for the supervision of students in non-classroom areas (including before and after school).
- Complete in a timely fashion all records and reports as requested by the Board. Maintain accurate attendance records.
- Promoting collaborative problem solving and open communication
- Collecting, analyzing, and using data to identify school needs
- Using data to identify and plan for needed changes in the instructional program
- Implementing and monitoring the school improvement plan
- Using systems thinking to establish a clear focus on attaining student achievement goals
Key Performance Indicators:
- Promoting collaborative problem solving and open communication
- Collecting, analyzing, and using data to identify school needs
- Using data to identify and plan for needed changes in the instructional program
- Implementing and monitoring the school improvement plan
- Using systems thinking to establish a clear focus on attaining student achievement goals
Minimum Qualification
- B.Sc in Education, School counselling
- M.Sc in Educational Leadership, Educational Administration
- MBA in Business Administration is an added advantage
Experience:
- Minimum of 6-8 years experience as a principal of an international school running Nigerian and British curriculum
Knowledge & Skills:
- Analytical and Strategic planning skills
- Presentation skills
- Leadership and Communicating skills
- Coordinating skills
- Computer proficiency
- Excellent Leadership skills
- Supervisory and Delegating skills
- Disciplining skills
- Excellent Interpersonal Skills
- Be able to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
- Ability to motivate others to get result
Application Closing Date
15th April, 2015.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online