We are seeking a highly motivated professional to fill this critical position, which demands a blend of strategic insight and hands-on execution. The ideal candidate will possess a minimum of five years of relevant experience in a similar capacity, complemented by a proven track record of delivering measurable results in [specific industry or function, if applicable]. Strong analytical skills and the ability to interpret complex data are essential, along with exceptional problem-solving capabilities to navigate dynamic challenges.
Proficiency in [specific tools, software, or methodologies relevant to the role] is required, and familiarity with [industry-specific standards, regulations, or frameworks] will be advantageous. The successful applicant will be responsible for overseeing [key responsibilities, e.g., project management, team leadership, or operational oversight], ensuring alignment with organizational objectives while maintaining rigorous attention to detail.
Collaboration across departments is a cornerstone of this role, necessitating excellent communication skills to articulate ideas clearly and influence stakeholders at all levels. A commitment to continuous improvement and adaptability in a fast-paced environment will be vital to long-term success.
Wellington College International Lagos invites applications for the position of Head of Senior School. In this role, the successful candidate will collaborate closely with faculty and students to foster exceptional academic achievement, personal growth, and professional development.
As a member of the Senior Leadership Team (SLT), he or she will be instrumental in driving the College’s strategic development initiatives.
We are looking for a dynamic and forward-thinking Head to oversee the educational development of students aged 11 to 18 within the senior school.
We seek a professional who values teamwork and the significance of strong, purposeful connections to drive excellence in their own career growth and their commitment to advancing our institution’s academic, physical, personal, and social goals.
The incumbent will report directly to the Master.
Core duties involve collaborating with cross-functional teams to develop and implement strategic initiatives aimed at enhancing operational efficiency and driving organizational growth. Additionally, the role requires overseeing project timelines, allocating resources effectively, and ensuring adherence to budgetary constraints while maintaining high standards of quality and performance. Responsibilities also include analyzing market trends, evaluating competitive landscapes, and providing data-driven recommendations to senior leadership to inform critical business decisions. Furthermore, the position demands strong leadership capabilities to mentor teams, foster a culture of innovation, and align departmental objectives with overall company goals.
The Senior School serves as a foundational pillar within the broader institutional growth strategy, aligning its objectives with the overarching development plan to ensure cohesive advancement across all academic levels.
We are responsible for developing and implementing the curriculum for Key Stages 3 through 4, encompassing the A Level program.
The Senior School requires meticulous coordination and delivery of both teaching and pastoral care to ensure a cohesive and supportive educational environment.
Overseeing the Senior School Senior Management Team, this position entails strategic leadership and management responsibilities.
Ensuring the School’s Child Protection and Safeguarding policies are implemented thoroughly, consistently, and effectively communicated across all levels.
Demonstrating excellence in performance and fostering a culture of self-discipline among both academic and non-academic staff within the Senior School are key responsibilities of this role.
Collaborating with key stakeholders such as Senior Leadership Team members, School Management Team representatives, and subject leaders, the role involves developing the academic calendar.
Assisting in the implementation of the curriculum as required, while instructing a select number of lessons.
Responsible for creating, developing, implementing, and evaluating all policy documents and strategic plans pertaining to the Senior School.
Handling parental inquiries and communications collaboratively with members of the Senior Leadership Team (SLT) and School Management Team (SMT) forms a key aspect of the role.
The department oversees disciplinary matters involving all students in the Senior School, ensuring adherence to established policies and fostering an environment of accountability and growth.
By enforcing the established behavioral and uniform standards, the role ensures pupils consistently uphold the College’s reputation through their conduct and presentation.
Facilitate a smooth and exceptional transition and integration process between the Senior and Primary Schools.
Demonstrate outstanding professionalism and leadership through your actions and behavior.
The Master may impose additional, reasonable requirements or requests as deemed necessary.
Providing strategic leadership and overall oversight is essential to this role, requiring the ability to guide and direct initiatives with a forward-thinking perspective. This encompasses ensuring alignment with organizational goals, fostering innovation, and maintaining accountability at all levels of execution. The position demands a keen analytical mindset to assess performance, mitigate risks, and drive continuous improvement across the team and broader business operations.
Reporting directly to the Master, you will develop and articulate a comprehensive strategic vision for the Senior School, ensuring full alignment with the overarching goals of the College.
Responsible for designing, developing, implementing, and evaluating all Senior School policy documents and strategic initiatives in collaboration with key Senior Leadership Team members. Ensure the Senior School’s vision is effectively communicated and consistently upheld, embedding its principles and values into daily operations and fostering a unified culture and conducive environment through motivation and teamwork.
Proficient utilization of both internal and external assessment tools is essential to drive impactful pupil outcomes and facilitate insightful benchmarking against peer institutions.
Demonstrate the significance of maintaining exceptional indoor and outdoor learning environments by advocating for the highest standards of ongoing and improved educational provisions.
To oversee the gathering and utilization of Senior School data for internal operations and external reporting, ensuring accuracy and relevance for all stakeholders.
Provide support to the senior leadership team at the college.
Head the teaching staff team with responsibility for overseeing performance management, upholding excellence in teaching standards and student achievement, and coordinating relevant and effective continuing professional development initiatives.
Facilitate the strategic advancement of family communication and partnerships while addressing parental concerns in collaboration with Senior Leadership Team (SLT) and Senior Management Team (SMT) colleagues.
Assess the Senior School program to pinpoint strengths as well as opportunities for further enhancement and refinement by utilizing SDPs and action planning.
Foster seamless transitions for students moving from the Primary School to the Senior School, ensuring continuity and excellence in their educational journey.
Oversee the planning and budgeting processes to ensure adequate resource allocation for the Senior School, aligning with the requirements of the educational model.
Join and actively participate in all Board-level meetings as needed, while generating and submitting any requested summary materials in advance.
The role pertains to an academic program requiring candidates with a specified set of qualifications and experience. Responsibilities include delivering high-quality instruction, developing curriculum materials, assessing student performance, and fostering an inclusive learning environment. Applicants must possess advanced degrees in the relevant field, prior teaching experience, and strong communication skills. Additional requirements may include research contributions, professional certifications, or industry partnerships. The position demands a commitment to continuous professional development and collaboration with academic peers.
Maintain adherence to all health and safety regulations—both local standards and College-specific guidelines—to guarantee secure environments for children and adults.
Oversee the quality of risk assessments conducted for the planning and organization of educational field trips aimed at enhancing children’s learning experiences.
Facilitate parents’ participation in a structured series of events designed to enhance their comprehension of the educational framework and curriculum, as well as to strengthen their ability to support pupils’ learning.
Collaborate with the marketing, admissions, and school office teams to effectively promote the Senior School program, as well as other key College events.
Assess the professional development requirements of educators and develop a comprehensive annual strategy to coordinate relevant continuing professional development (CPD) opportunities.
Evaluate the effectiveness of Continuing Professional Development initiatives in enhancing teaching quality and performance standards.
Regularly conduct classroom visits to assess the execution of curricular plans and deliver constructive feedback to teaching staff.
Proactively recognize and formally record outstanding classroom methodologies to facilitate dissemination among educators and parents.
Facilitate structured collaborative learning sessions and reflective discussions among educators on a routine basis to foster shared professional growth.
Foster collaboration and strengthen teamwork among educators to cultivate a cohesive and productive teaching environment.
Ensure appropriate cover work is prepared whenever staff are absent, guaranteeing that all senior-level classes are effectively covered.
Directly oversee the evaluation process for teaching staff within the designated school division.
Responsible for developing and managing all required staff duty schedules, ensuring comprehensive coverage and operational efficiency.
Person Specification:
The department is tasked with fostering the pastoral care and overall wellbeing of students, ensuring their emotional, social, and mental health needs are met through supportive interventions and structured programs.
Collaborating closely with the Director of Pastoral Care in support of their initiatives and objectives.
Assist teaching teams in fostering a strong sense of belonging and promoting high levels of wellbeing among children.
Promote a comprehensive grasp and genuine respect for the School Values among every pupil within the Senior School community.
Staff must exemplify the conduct they expect from students and ensure pupils comprehend these standards comprehensively.
Maintain regular communication and engage with parents, utilizing parental forums to cultivate strong, professional relationships.
Ensure the seamless operation of all houses, guaranteeing that each delivers exceptional care and that protocols are uniformly enforced.
Coordinate Senior School assemblies to foster the school’s guiding principles and core values, cultivating a cohesive sense of culture, community, and identity while commemorating student achievements.
You will participate in meetings of the Pastoral Committee and Medical Committee while also serving as a member of the Health & Safety Committee.
Consistently uphold the utmost standards of care, child protection, and safeguarding throughout all operations and interactions.
Demonstrates exceptional communication skills and fosters a strong sense of community.
Develop a thorough strategic plan encompassing all facets of the Senior School.
Collaborate effectively with local government officials to address and fulfill all statutory requirements, thereby ensuring complete regulatory compliance.
Play a key strategic and hands-on role in marketing the Senior School while ensuring seamless, full-scale implementation of all initiatives.
Play a pivotal role in optimizing admissions operations to ensure attainment of enrollment targets while enhancing overall process efficiency.
Cultivate strong connections between the College and the broader school community by collaborating on initiatives, producing publications, organizing competitions, and offering engaging extracurricular programs.
Requirements
A relevant university degree or recognized teaching qualification is required for this role.
A relevant qualification such as the National Professional Qualification for Headship (NPQH) or an equivalent credential would be advantageous.
Candidates must possess a minimum of ten years of professional experience within senior educational institutions.
Management Experience: Candidates must possess at least five years of senior leadership experience within a senior school environment, with prior Headship experience in a comparable setting considered advantageous.
Proven track record in international environments, having collaborated across diverse cultural and geographical contexts. Demonstrates adaptability and cross-border communication skills in multicultural teams or projects.
Desired qualifications include prior experience in a boarding school environment.
The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in shaping the school’s vision and the broader strategic direction of the College, driving exceptional academic and personal growth for all students while fostering a culture of continuous improvement and innovation within the school community.
Skilled in providing curriculum leadership and crafting comprehensive whole-school policies and strategies.
An individual who champions an educational philosophy committed to achieving comprehensive excellence in all aspects is sought.
A collaborative mindset, proactive drive, a playful sense of humor, a deep passion for working with children, an inherently positive outlook, and a commitment to both professional excellence and continuous lifelong learning define the ideal candidate.
A strong adaptability to evolving circumstances and a proactive approach to challenges are essential, alongside a willingness to welcome change as a core component of the Founding Senior Leadership Team.
Demonstrated proficiency in communication and interpersonal relations, coupled with a strong aptitude for conveying information clearly and persuasively to diverse individuals and across multicultural settings.
Dedication to fostering a culture of ongoing enhancement to consistently achieve or surpass defined goals.
Proven capability to lead, motivate, and develop teams while fostering an environment of trust and collaboration.
Capable of developing, overseeing, executing, and assessing strategic plans and organizational policies with precision and thoroughness.
Upon applying, candidates are required to utilize the designated application method outlined in the job posting to submit their materials. This process ensures that all applicants adhere to the specified submission guidelines, facilitating an organized and efficient review of applications. Failure to follow the outlined method may result in the application not being considered for further evaluation. Candidates should carefully review the instructions provided to ensure compliance with the required format and deadlines.
To initiate the application process, please utilize the provided link(s) to submit your application directly through the company’s official website.
Qualifications
BA/BSc/HND
