Head Teacher at Babban Gona Farmer Services Nigeria Limited

Babban Gona Agricultural Franchise is a financially sustainable, high impact and highly scalable social enterprise, which is part-owned by the farmers it serves. Babban Gona is an innovative model designed to serve the bottom of the pyramid and transform agriculture into a job-creation engine. Through this agricultural franchise, Babban Gona offers a suite of services to smallholder farmers, helping them to overcome the challenges of fragmentation and low economies of scale.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Head Teacher

Location: Lagos
Job type: Full-time

Job Description
Strategic Leadership:

• Collaborate with senior leadership to define and implement a vision for the school, driving achievement and inspiring staff and students.
• Lead by example in raising educational standards and fostering a culture of excellence.

Teaching and Learning:

• Oversee curriculum development to ensure a balanced, high-quality educational experience.
• Monitor teaching practices, set goals, and ensure alignment with best practices to maximize student potential.
• Foster an organized and engaging learning environment.

Team and Stakeholder Collaboration:

• Build strong relationships with staff, students, and parents, promoting a culture of trust and motivation.
• Lead professional development initiatives and encourage continuous improvement among staff.

Organizational and Resource Management:

• Ensure efficient use of resources, including budgeting and performance management.
• Promote a safe, effective, and inclusive learning environment, embracing change and improvement.
• Oversee staff recruitment and manage performance appraisals.

Accountability and Reporting:

• Ensure adherence to legal and contractual obligations, including school policies, safeguarding, and equal opportunities.
• Lead self-evaluation and use data-driven insights to improve student outcomes.
• Communicate school performance transparently to all stakeholders.

Community Engagement and Collaboration:

• Foster partnerships with external agencies, other schools, and the local community to enhance learning experiences.
• Collaborate with parents and carers to support student development and well-being.

Requirements

• A Higher Education Degree, preferably in Education, Educational Leadership, or related field. A Master’s in Education is advantageous.
• A minimum of 20 years of teaching experience, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership or management role in an international school.
• Proven track record of raising academic standards and leading school improvement initiatives.
• Strong strategic leadership and decision-making skills with the ability to inspire and motivate staff and students.
• In-depth knowledge of curriculum development and best practices in teaching and learning across all key stages.
• Experience in monitoring and evaluating teaching quality, setting performance targets, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to engage and build relationships with staff, parents, and external stakeholders.
• Strong conflict resolution and negotiation skills to address challenges effectively.
• Experience in financial planning, resource allocation, and performance management.
• Ability to manage staff recruitment, development, and appraisals to promote school growth and success.
• Experience in engaging parents and caregivers to promote student development and well-being.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Health Insurance
• Pension
• Performance Bonus
• Annual paid vacation
• Group Life Insurance.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified