Head of school

Responsibilities:

• Oversee curriculum planning, teaching quality, exams, and student performance
• Recruit, supervise, appraise, and train teachers and non-teaching staff
• Ensure discipline, safety, counselling, and overall wellbeing of students
• Manage daily operations, school calendar, timetables, and school policies
• Maintain good relationship with parents, handle complaints, and represent the school in public
• Work with the bursar / accountant on budgeting, fee collection, and resource management
• Ensure the school follows government regulations, inspection requirements, and board policies
• Drive enrollment, marketing, and continuous improvement of the school

Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in Education or related field. Master's Degree is an advantage
• Minimum of 3-10 years of teaching experience, with at least 3-5 years in leadership/management role
• TRCN certification is an added advantage
• Good knowledge of the Nigerian curriculum and British / American curriculum is a plus

Skills Required:

• Strong leadership and decision-making skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Good organisational and problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage staff and handle parents professionally
• Computer literate and good with school management systems

Personal Qualities:

• High integrity and discipline
• Passion for education and child development
• Calm under pressure and results-oriented