Head Teacher at HR Aid

Location: Ibeju-Lekki

Salary Range:  N200,000-300,000/month

*Candidates should preferably live along the Lekki-Ajah axis.

Core Responsibilities: 

• Responsible for the day-to-day operation and activities and manage the competing demands of the various constituencies of the school
• Support the implementation of academic and pastoral policies to ensure pupils receive the highest standards of education
• Capture and organize key school data with reliability for the creation and completion of various compliance reports (attendance, enrollment, staffing)
• Motivate, coach, and train staff at all levels to ensure continuous professional development
• Serve as consultant to teachers in matters of classroom management, teaching methods, and general school procedures
• Be responsible for maintaining and developing a broad, balanced, and cohesive curriculum in line with the national educational standards
• Ensure the health, safety, and well-being of staff and students, safeguarding, emergency, and contingency planning are carried out to the highest standards
• Assist teachers in matching appropriate assessment instruments to curriculum objectives
• Assist in the admission process for the testing, interviewing, and evaluation of applicants for enrollment
• Ensure compliance with legal requirements of government agencies that examine and accredit the school
• Support the business manager in the preparation and allocation of delegated budget to all departmental areas of the school, maintain appropriate financial records
• Ensure parents receive regular information about the school curriculum, their children’s progress, and other matters via appropriate channels

Requirements

• PGDE or Master’s degree is required
• Over 8 years experience teaching and working within a school
• Up to 3 years experience in management/leadership position within a school environment
• Knowledge of the primary school curriculum
• Good leadership skills and ability to coordinate the team to achieve set objectives
• Proficient in the use of MS Office
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Ability to multitask, prioritize and meet deadlines on a consistent basis