Vice Principal Academics at Eden Solutions and Resources

Job Summary:

Our Client, a British school in Abuja, is seeking to employ the services of an experienced Vice-Principal Academics. The Vice Principal Academics is a senior leadership position within an academic institution, typically at the secondary or higher education level. The primary responsibility of the Vice Principal Academics is to oversee the academic programs offered by the institution, ensuring that they meet high standards of quality, rigor, and relevance. Overall, the Vice Principal Academics plays a critical role in ensuring that an academic institution is providing high-quality educational programs that meet the needs of students, faculty, and the wider community.

Responsibilities:

• Leading the development and implementation of academic policies and programs, in collaboration with faculty and other administrators.
• Developing and implementing curriculum and instructional strategies that align with the institution's vision, mission, and goals.
• Supervising faculty and staff to ensure that they are providing high-quality teaching and instruction and providing support and guidance to help them improve their performance.
• Developing and managing budgets for academic programs, ensuring that resources are used effectively and efficiently.
• Collaborating with other departments and stakeholders to ensure that academic programs are integrated with other aspects of the institution's operations, such as student services, admissions, and marketing.
• Assessing and evaluating academic programs to ensure that they are meeting the needs of students and the institution and making recommendations for improvement.
• Building and maintaining relationships with external stakeholders, such as employers, alumni, and community organizations, to ensure that academic programs are relevant and responsive to the needs of the wider community.
• Representing the institution at conferences, meetings, and other events, and communicating effectively with a variety of audiences, including students, faculty, staff, and external stakeholders.

Qualification:

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Education /Degree in any field with a Postgraduate Diploma in Education
• Licensed and Registered with Teachers Registration Council of Nigeria (TRCN)
• Twelve years’ post-graduation experience at least four of which must be in a secondary school.
• At least two years in a position where he/she successfully supervised /lead team of teachers e.g., Head of Year, HOD, Coordinators etc.
• Verifiable work experience in a benchmark school with hybrid / blended curriculum such as operational in Start-Rite schools.
• Level 3 Certification in Safeguarding or other evidence of proficiency in caring for students’ and staff pastoral needs.
• Membership of subject specific professional bodies like STAN
• Proficiency is the use of technology and ability to coordinate and model its effective and strategic integration into the curriculum.
• Certified Cambridge coursework assessor and/ WAEC Examiner
• Track record of producing students with excellent results in external examinations
• Familiarity with accreditation requirements for notable local and International educational agencies (e.g., COBIS, NEASC etc.) and experience coordinating such.
• Strong analytical skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills