School Administrator at Standard Bearers School (SBS)

Location: Lekki, Lagos

About the Role

• Candidate must have an excellent understanding of pedagogic strategies that support first class/international teaching and learning activities.
• Must have experience in a blended curriculum setting and can drive excellent teaching and learning practices in the British Curriculum.
• The School Administrator’s responsibilities include handling all allocated tasks, answering questions and queries, understanding the school’s policies, and communicating with parents, teachers, and students as required.
• She must be well groomed in executing a guidance and counselor role.

Job Responsibilities

• Candidate will work closely with the Executive Director, Head Teacher and Facility Manager to provide departmental budgets; where there are needs.
• You will work with the CFO, and Human Resources Head to determine a skeletal budget.
• Monitors admissions processes (physical school and virtual), Documentation & Assessments.
• Understand and review the way the school function.
• Must ensure a good synergy in harmonizing the activities of the school.
• Manage Regulatory Compliance for the school i.e., Lagos State Ministry of Education Registration, LASG Quality Assurance Department and other compliance documentations needed.
• Monitor all issues related to Student Recruitment and Retention.
• To develop and supervise the implementation of the school’s adopted curriculum
• Effectively oversee the day to day running of the school, both the academic and administrative sections.
• In charge of parents-relations, admissions, record keeping, etc.
• Taking into account each teacher’s workload and extracurricular activities when developing class schedules.
• Candidate must have excellent IT skills and a good understanding of the use of Technology in education.
• Conducting research on professional and ongoing learning workshops and sharing these opportunities with teachers and other staff.
• Candidate will be required to facilitate the development, implementation, and stewardship of the vision of teaching & learning, that is shared and supported by all stakeholders.
• Keeping track of student successes and failures and preparing appropriate interventions.
• Managing school security, and caretakers.
• Assisting with the training, and onboarding of new teachers.
• Managing and monitoring of the implementation of the resources allocation process within the school.
• Responsible for Student Transportation Program.
• Design a School Bus post Covid plan to be presented to parents.
• Candidate must be sound in Establishing and maintaining good relationships with parents, students, and staff.
• Preparing and submitting drafts of proposals, financial reports, and other documents.

Requirements

• Minimum Qualification: B.Ed / M.Ed in Education Psychology, Guidance and Counselling, and PGDE with 5 - 10 years’ work experience as school administrator.
• A good and above-average understanding of the British Curriculum.
• Knowledge of ICT.
• Strong ability to lead a team.
• Preferred candidate must be available to resume within a short period.