Head of Elementary School at Mabest Academy

Location: Akure, Ondo

Job Description

• The Elementary School Head will coordinate administrative oversight and plan all phases of instructional leadership for the school including educational programming, administration, budgetary planning, discipline, and counselling services.

Responsibilities
Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Oversees the daily management of the school and office.
• Oversees educators in the school, providing periodic observations and evaluations that are timely and constructive and completed based on the timetables set by the school district.
• Offers additional training and guidance as necessary based on evaluations of professional staff.
• Hires all faculty and staff for the school and presides over hearings that may be necessary to dismiss a staff member.
• Oversees, hires, and evaluates the performance of clerical, janitorial, and cafeteria staff.

Duties / Responsibilities:

• Ensures a productive learning environment through continual collaboration with teachers, students, and parents.
• Facilitates opportunities to connect with students by being present and available during arrival and dismissal, by appearing at school functions, and by meeting with students.
• Enforces disciplinary policies and procedures with students.
• Participates in parent meetings and conferences and acts as intermediary between parents, teachers, and students to deal with a variety of needs or issues.
• Maintains competency and student academic achievement as prescribed by the school board.
• Presides over staff meetings.
• Ensures completion of routine and required paperwork including attendance reports, test results, and licensing information for students, educators, staff, and school management.
• Ensures that necessary maintenance and repairs to the school property are performed.
• Coordinates staff development for faculty and staff; provides instruction if needed.
• Oversees the allocation of supplies and equipment.
• Oversees and implements the school budget, approving new programs and expenditures as appropriate.
• Represents the school in community activities and meetings.
• Interacts with various stakeholders to foster a positive relationship between the school and community including the PTA, community organizations, and leaders.
• Acts as liaison between the district and the school; communicates needs and information to both sides.
• Collaborates with other principals and educators throughout the district to choose and develop curriculum and textbooks that align with local, state, and national standards.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Education and Experience

• First Degree in Education. Master’s Degree and other certifications will be an added advantage.
• At least five years of teaching experience required.
• Must have served for at least five years as a head of school (elementary).
• Must have extensive knowledge of Early Years curriculum.

Required Skills / Abilities:

• Mastery knowledge of the EYFS
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent supervisory and leadership skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the proven ability to professionally and effectively communicate with educators, parents, and community leaders.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Extremely effective administration of multifaceted operations.
• Thorough understanding of applicable local, state, and federal educational laws, regulations, policies, and requirements.
• Thorough understanding of instructional methodology.
• Knowledge of best practices in education and educational administration.
• Ability to identify and solve problems.
• Creative thinking skills.
• Ability to create, understand, and implement budgets and budgeting practices.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.