Job Title: Principal (Expatriate: South African/British)Location: Lagos, NIGERIAJob 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 school as well as data base of the school’s 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
Job Type:Full TimeExperience:Minimum of 6-8 years experience as a principal of an international school running Nigerian and British curriculumClosing Date:2015-04-15
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