Principal (Expatriate: South African/British) at Box and Cedar

Job Title: Principal (Expatriate: South African/British)
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 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 Time

Experience:
Minimum of 6-8 years experience as a principal of an international school running Nigerian and British curriculum

Closing Date:
2015-04-15