Female Head of Primary at Charryville Academy

Charryville Academy is the place to guarantee your child’s future by giving him or her quality education. We have well equipped state of the art facilities for all round Montessori, Elementary and Secondary School education.
Founded in 2016, Charryville Academy has raised the bar for Pre-school, Primary and Junior Secondary Education in Edo-State, taking into consideration the complete psychological needs of a child.

Using the British National Curriculum as a background, we infuse the Nigerian Curriculum so our kids can enjoy a well-rounded education. We have in place pertinent resources and facilities for making our set goals and objectives effective, efficient and successful. Starting with our comfy classrooms, Montessori didactics, teaching aids, STEM program, Coding program, Art, modern indoor and outdoor areas to our well qualified teachers who are passionate about bringing out the best in all our kids, parents can rest assured that their children are getting the best education.
We also emphasize input from parents and guardians especially at home. We look forward to welcoming you and your children to Charryville Academy.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Female Head of Primary

Location: Benin, Edo
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Description / Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and overall management of the school.
• Ensure excellence in academic standards, student welfare, and staff performance.
• Develop and implement school policies and strategic plans.
• Recruit, mentor, supervise, and evaluate teaching and non-teaching staff.
• Build strong relationships with parents, regulatory bodies, and the community.
• Oversee budgeting, resource management, and school operations.
• Ensure compliance with educational regulations and accreditation standards.
• Drive school growth, innovation, and continuous improvement.

Education / Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Education or a related field (Master's degree preferred).
• Minimum of 8 years teaching experience.
• At least 3–5 years in a senior leadership role (Vice Principal, Head Teacher, or similar).
• TRCN registration is an added advantage.
• Cambridge Educational Leadership or Cambridge teaching certification is an added advantage.

Required Skills:

• Exceptional leadership and people management skills.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and decision-making abilities.
• Excellent organizational and strategic planning skills.
• Sound knowledge of British, Nigerian, and Cambridge curricula.
• Strong ICT proficiency and administrative competence.
• Ability to inspire, motivate, and lead a high-performing team.

Other Requirements:

• Female applicants only.
• Demonstrated record of academic excellence and effective school leadership.
• Strong integrity, professionalism, and commitment to educational excellence.
• Ability to work collaboratively with staff, parents, and school management.
• Must be passionate about developing both students and staff while driving

Remuneration

• Salary: N150,000 - N170,000 per month. 
• Highly competitive salary based on experience and qualifications.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Performance-based incentives.

Application Closing Date
15th August, 2026.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV, cover letter, and relevant credentials to: charryvillea@gmail.com using the Job Title as the subject of the email. Email Subject: Position Applying For (e.g., Mathematics Teacher, Female Vice Principal, Female Head of School, Montessori Teacher, etc.)

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.