Head of School at Millie's British International School(MBIS)

Description

• Are you a highly organised leader looking for your next challenge?
• We are looking for a trustworthy and personable Head of School to join our school.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining a visible, approachable and welcoming stance for parents and other stakeholders of the school.
• Implementing policies, systems, and procedures, and generally ensuring the school operates smoothly and efficiently
• Assisting with public relations and marketing activities for the promotion of the school
• Managing the student life cycle from registration/admission to graduation/leaving
• Ensuring the effective delivery of high quality teaching and the maintenance of academic standards
• Dealing with queries and complaints procedures
• Coordinating examination and assessment processes
• Liaising with government agencies, contractors/vendors and prospective parents that may visit the school
• Generatingstatutory and non-statutory reports and returns to the Local Authority and government as required, in a timely manner, meeting deadlines; dealing with queries and complaints procedures
• Undertaking word processing, IT based tasks and school correspondences
• Have responsibility for establishing and maintaining high moral and disciplinary standard
• Have responsibility for ensuring the health and safety of pupils, staff and visitors to the school
• Ensuring parents’ interest and participation in the school is encouraged and sustained
• Organising and facilitating a variety of educational or social activities.
• Dealing with recruitment, onboarding of new school staff, reviews and development

Job Requirements

• Must reside in Ibadan and be able to easily commute to Jericho, Ibadan
• BA/B.Ed in English and a Master’s Degree in Education Administration/Management. A professional certification in Human Resources Management is an added advantage
• Must have at least ten years’ experience in the educational sector of which five must have been in a strategic leadership role, managing personnel of a reputable international school
• Quality exposure to the British National curriculum is a must.
• Preferably female, with poise, you should be able to demonstrate enthusiasm and a commitment to be part of a great team to serve the school community
• Must possess qualities and personal characteristics necessary for working effectively with pupils, parents, staff and senior management
• Have thorough knowledge of school policies and procedures.
• Demonstrates thorough knowledge of standard office practices and procedures, equipment, and administrative techniques
• You MUST have outstanding oral and written communication and interpersonal skills
• Excellent IT skills - (have an exceptional ability to use Microsoft Office package) for data handling - letters, emails, reports, newsletters etc
• Have excellent leadership, organizational and management skills
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, as well as the ability to remain professional
• The ideal candidate must be disciplined and well-rounded
• Have ability to work accurately and pay attention to detail
• Understands how to develop positive relationships with colleagues, parents and children as well as being able to improve practice
• The ideal candidate must be a team player and have an ability to support, motivate and inspire staff and to communicate a clear vision and direction for the school
• You must have a record of past accomplishments and experience in collaborating with various stakeholders to accomplish school goals