Vice Principal
Grange School
Nigeria
- Expired
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2014
- Apply by:
- 25 April 2014
Job overview
Vice Principal in Nigeria
The CEO and Principal of The Grange School seek to appoint a dynamic and inspirational Vice Principal to contribute to the leadership, management and development of the secondary phase at the school.
The Grange is a co-educational primary and secondary independent, day and boarding school set in beautiful grounds within the Government Reservation Area (GRA), Ikeja, in the mainland area of Lagos in Nigeria. Grange School, founded in 1958 by enterprising private British Citizens, offers the English National Curriculum at an equivalent standard to that which obtains in the United Kingdom. Recently, the school has extended to provide a boarding service to parents and pupils. In 2013 the IGCSE results were outstanding with 90% of students achieving A* - B grades.
The Grange encourages every pupil to discover their own strengths, whether they are academic, sporting, musical or creative. It aims to provide a learning community in which pupils, teachers and parents work and learn together.
The Vice Principal must be a highly skilled and overtly student focused educationist leader possessing a strong commitment to the development of students, staff and providing and stimulating, safe, motivating learning environment. He/she must be a dynamic visionary leader and solid team player with a proven track record in collaborating with the school community; increasing student's academics, and maintain excellence in education. Trustworthy professional with superior communication skills to develop strong and lasting relationship with all members of school community.
The Vice Principal will be required to:
- Evaluate, direct and where necessary establish clearly understood and effective procedures for the operation of the secondary phase; consistent with the vision, mission and core values, and strategic plan of Grange School. These will include instruction programs, extracurricular activities, and discipline & emergency procedures to ensure a safe and orderly environment.
- Maintain and build on current high academic standards.
- Continue to promote high expectations for all staff and students with regards to academic achievements, and responsibility for behavior.
- Establish a professional relationship with the staff, which encourages mutual respect.
- Display the highest ethical standards and professionalism in dealings with the Board, the GC, staff, parents and students.
Salary and benefits: successful candidates will be offered a competitive salary based on their experience and a comprehensive benefits package.
Closing Date: Friday 25th April, 2014
Preliminary interviews will be ongoing throughout this period.
It is anticipated that formal interviews will take place in London from 9th May, 2014, onwards.
For an informal discussion contact;
Karen Mort on +44 (0)7855 974558 or email at karen@anthonymillard.co.uk.
To apply, please visit the AMC website at www.anthonymillard.co.uk.
GRANGE SCHOOL
A Culture of Continuous Improvement
Lagos - Nigeria
Website: www.grangeschool.com
Coeducational | Day & Boarding | 11-16 years
About Grange School
Grange School is a co-educational independent international school in Ikeja, Nigeria. First established in 1958, the school was founded with the intention of providing a British-style education for the children of expatriate families. The school has around 700 pupils aged 4-16, both as day and boarding pupils. The school’s boarding areas first opened in 2006, and accommodate around 100 students age 9 and above. The school operates an academically selective admissions process, and is able to boast of a wide range of modern teaching and recreational facilities. These include modern sports facilities and up-to-date classrooms, as well as a notable range of music and creative arts areas, with the school’s numerous music bands being a large part of its extra-curricular line-up. In terms of academia, Grange School primarily follows the English National Curriculum, with students being taught in English and taking iGCSE examinations, being split up by the same year-group and Key Stage structure as would be seen in other British schools. Grange School is notable for being a member of the British Council of International Schools.
Headteacher
Mr Graham J Stothard
Teaching Information
Teachers at Grange School are expected to have an extremely high proficiency in spoken English, as well as having extensive experience in teaching within a British-style curriculum. In addition to this, teachers are expected to take part in a wide range of activities around the school, with experience and knowledge of the iGCSE programme being preferred, as well as proper accredited teaching qualifications such as a post-graduate diploma.
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