Head of School

This International School is a private co-educational school located in Abuja, the Federal Capital Territory of Nigeria.

The Head of School is crucial in leading the School, managing change, inspiring  innovation  and  promoting  excellence  in  all  areas  of  educational practice.

MISSION

The mission of this International School in Abuja is to deliver high quality international education that is infused with the Nigerian, American and British curricula to students in a stimulating, challenging, technologically superior, and caring environment. We aim to provide opportunities for students to achieve their full potential and at the same time teach those skills that will make them hardworking and responsible citizens.

The organizational structure is aligned with two basic stages of educational development – Elementary and Secondary.

• Elementary School – Pre K to Grade 5
• Secondary School – Grade 6 – 11

The curriculum comprises the following programs:

• Pre K – Grade 5 Nigerian infused with American curriculum and teaching techniques.
• Grade 6 – 8 Nigerian infused with British curriculum and American teaching techniques. Grade 8 students are mandated sit and pass the NECO examinations.
• Grade 9 – 11 Nigerian infused with British curriculum and American teaching techniques. Grade 11 students sit for the UK IGCSE and the WAEC.

VISION

To be a renowned international school in Nigeria that is dedicated to the highest educational standards at the primary to secondary levels for college and university preparation.
 
POSITION DESCRIPTION - HEAD OF SCHOOL

Nature of Role

The  Head  of  School  leads  the  teaching  and  administrative  teams  of  the entire School and reports to the Board of Governors.
 
Dimensions of the Role:

The Head of School leads and manages the activities of students and teachers in line with the mission statement and vision of the School in  the  following  areas:-

• Pastoral  care,  academic  performance, classroom practice, staff management, budget and administration. 
• The  Head  of  School  is  responsible  for  the  relationship  and interaction  of  the  students,  staff  and  parents.  Implicit  in  the  role  of Head  of  School  is  involvement  and  leadership  in  all  school initiatives, responsibilities, events and program.

Main Responsibilities

• Leadership of the pastoral care program.
• Maintaining the highest standards of student behavior and presentation.
• Lead the team of pastoral care tutors and classroom teachers.
• Management of staff performance in the School.
• Pursuit of academic excellence and curriculum development.
• Organization and administration of the School’s operation and environment.
• Team leadership within the School.
• Student leadership program.
• Manage  the  transition  of  students  between  the  year  levels  and  new student to the School.
• Development of structures and processes to enable priorities to be achieved.
• Promotion of the School within the parent and wider community.  

Candidate Requirements

• Must  have a  bachelor’s  degree  in  education and a master’s degree in a relevant discipline.
• Typically  should  have  spent  several  years  as  a  teacher  in  a classroom.
• Must have at least five (5) years’ educational management experience.  

Salary and Benefits

• Negotiable & Tax Free, information will be made available to short listed Candidates. 

Employment Contract Duration

• Three (3) year contract, renewable based on the Candidate demonstrating strategic leadership and overall performance.

APPLICATIONS

Applications should be submitted online to – hos.abuja.sept2015@outlook.com no later than Friday, 3rd July 2015.

Applications should include the following:

• Letter  of  application,  which  includes  an  educational  statement addressing  educational  leadership,  communication  skills, managerial  ability,  staff/student  leadership  and  program development. 
• Current Curriculum Vitae.