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Job Title: Principal
(Expatriate: South African/British)
Job Location: Lagos, NIGERIA
Job Description:
Lead and manage the school and ensure the achievement
of excellent educational standards.
Ensure effective co-ordination of the teaching,
learning, training and general administration activities of
the school
Maintain an up-to-date data base of teaching, non
teaching staff and students of the
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moveable and non moveable assets
Prepare annual budget and strategic plans for the
school in collaboration with the school financial
consultants.
Ensure discipline is maintained amongst staff and
students of the school
Ensure constant review of the curricular and ensuring
that learning/teaching materials are up-to-date
Serve as liaison officer between the management of the
school and the community, the board of trustees and other
external agencies
Develop and supervise instructional programs,
extracurricular activities, and discipline systems to ensure
a safe and orderly climate, building maintenance, program
evaluation, personnel management, office operations, and
emergency procedures.
Ensure compliance with all laws, board policies and
civil regulation
Establish the annual master schedule for
instructional programs, ensuring sequential learning
experiences for students consistent with the school’s
philosophy, mission statement and instructional goals.
Market the school services and ensure the objectives,
plans and growth set targets are constantly met.
Train and develop staff, Provide activities which
facilitate the professional growth of the school staff
and enhance the quality of the instructional
program.
Establish a professional rapport with students, staff,
parents and school personnel.
Serve as a role model for students, dressing
professionally, demonstrating the importance and relevance of
learning, accepting responsibility, and demonstrating pride
in the education profession. Encourage all teachers to
do the same.
Communicate regularly with parents, seeking their
support and advice, so as to create a cooperative
relationship to support the student in the school
Establish and maintain an effective inventory
system for all school supplies, materials and
equipment.
Establish schedules and procedures for the supervision
of students in non-classroom areas (including before and
after school).
Complete in a timely fashion all records and reports as
requested by the Board. Maintain accurate attendance
records.
Promoting collaborative problem solving and open
communication
Collecting, analyzing, and using data to identify
school needs
Using data to identify and plan for needed changes in
the instructional program
Implementing and monitoring the school improvement
plan
Using systems thinking to establish a clear focus on
attaining student achievement goals
KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS
Promoting collaborative problem solving and open
communication
Collecting, analyzing, and using data to identify
school needs
Using data to identify and plan for needed changes in
the instructional program
Implementing and monitoring the school improvement
plan
Using systems thinking to establish a clear focus on
attaining student achievement goals
Minimum Qualification:
B.Sc in Education, School counselling
M.Sc in Educational Leadership, Educational
Administration
MBA in Business Administration is an added
advantage
Knowledge & Skills:
Analytical and Strategic planning skills
Presentation skills
Leadership and Communicating skills
Coordinating skills
Computer proficiency
Excellent Leadership skills
Supervisory and Delegating skills
Disciplining skills
Excellent Interpersonal Skills
Be able to work under pressure and meet tight
deadlines
Ability to motivate others to get result
Experience:
Minimum of 6-8 years experience as a principal of an
international school running Nigerian and British
curriculum
How To Apply:
Deadline: 15th April, 2015