School Principal

FTB-TALENTSImoroam-ngpublished 08/17/2026
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Location: Imo State, Nigeria

Employment Type: Full-Time

Salary: ₦350,000 – ₦400,000 Monthly

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced, dynamic, and results-driven School Principal to provide strong academic, administrative, and strategic leadership for a reputable school in Imo State.

The ideal candidate must have proven experience working within a British Curriculum school environment and the ability to lead teaching and non-teaching staff while maintaining high standards of academic excellence, student welfare, discipline, and school operations.

Key Responsibilities

Academic & Curriculum Leadership

  • Provide strategic leadership for teaching and learning across the school.
  • Ensure effective implementation and continuous improvement of the British Curriculum.
  • Monitor lesson delivery, assessment, student performance, and academic outcomes.
  • Establish academic targets and implement strategies to improve student achievement.
  • Promote innovative and effective teaching and learning practices.
  • Ensure appropriate preparation for relevant internal and external examinations.

Staff Leadership & Development

  • Lead, supervise, mentor, and evaluate teaching and non-teaching staff.
  • Set clear performance expectations and monitor staff performance.
  • Coordinate staff meetings, training, professional development, and performance reviews.
  • Foster a collaborative, disciplined, and high-performing school culture.
  • Participate in recruitment and onboarding of academic and support staff.

School Administration & Operations

  • Oversee the day-to-day academic and administrative operations of the school.
  • Ensure school policies, procedures, and standards are consistently implemented.
  • Maintain effective systems for attendance, student records, assessments, and reporting.
  • Work with management on budgeting, resource allocation, facilities, and school improvement initiatives.
  • Ensure compliance with relevant educational regulations and standards.

Student Welfare & Safeguarding

  • Promote a safe, inclusive, disciplined, and supportive learning environment.
  • Oversee student welfare, behaviour management, and disciplinary procedures.
  • Ensure appropriate safeguarding and child-protection practices are maintained.
  • Encourage students' academic, social, emotional, and character development.

Parent & Stakeholder Relations

  • Build strong relationships with parents, guardians, staff, and other stakeholders.
  • Handle parent concerns professionally and promptly.
  • Represent the school at relevant meetings, events, and external engagements.
  • Support the school's admissions, retention, reputation, and growth objectives.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Education, Educational Management, or a related field.
  • Master's degree or relevant professional qualification is an added advantage.
  • Minimum of 8–10 years' experience in education, with at least 4–5 years in a senior leadership position.
  • Proven experience managing or leading a British Curriculum school.
  • Strong understanding of British Curriculum standards, assessment, and teaching practices.
  • Demonstrated experience managing teaching and non-teaching staff.
  • Strong knowledge of school administration, student welfare, and safeguarding.
  • Excellent leadership, communication, organisation, and problem-solving skills.
  • High level of integrity, professionalism, emotional intelligence, and discretion.
  • TRCN registration or relevant educational leadership certification is an added advantage.

Ideal Candidate

The successful candidate should be a confident educational leader who can lead people, improve academic outcomes, maintain discipline, and drive the overall growth of the school.

Application: Qualified candidates should submit their updated CV to ftbtalents@gmail.com for consideration.

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