Chief Operating Officer at a Reputable Group of Schools

Posted on Tue 23rd Jun, 2026 - www.hotnigerianjobs.com --- (0 comments)

A reputable group of schools consisting of Nursery, Primary and College located in the ikeja axis of Lagos seeks a dynamic, forward looking, versatile and experienced professional effective from September, 2026 is recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Chief Operating Officer

Location: Ikeja, Lagos 

Key Responsibilities
The successful candidate will:

  • Provide strategic leadership for the school's academic, administrative, and operational activities.
  • Represent the Board and stakeholders on educational matters when required.
  • Drive growth, profitability, and operational efficiency while maintaining high educational standards.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with staff, students, parents, and other stakeholders.
  • Ensure prudent management of resources and provide regular performance reports to the Board.

Qualifications and Experience
Applicants must:

  • Possess a First Degree in Education.
  • Added qualification advantage in Master's Degree and/or PhD in Educational Administration, Educational Management, Guidance and Counselling, Business Administration, or related fields.
  • Have between10 -15 years' experience in school administration at senior management level.
  • Demonstrate strong educational leadership and business management skills.
  • Have the ability to manage a profit-oriented organisation effectively.
  • Possess at least a satisfactory level of ICT proficiency, including Microsoft
  • Office applications and school management technologies.
  • Be a person of proven integrity and accountability.

Core Competencies:

  • Strategic leadership and decision-making
  • Business and financial management
  • Team building and stakeholder relations
  • Effective communication skills
  • Problem-solving and innovation
  • ICT and data management skills.

Application Closing Date
15th July, 2026.

How to apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their application and CV to: theadvertiserm@gmail.com using the Job Title as the subject of the email. 

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.