Vice Principal (Academics) at OSNON Academy

Role summary:

• The Vice Principal (Academics) provides strategic and operational leadership for the school’s academic programmes. You will lead curriculum development, build teacher capacity, drive improvements in student outcomes, drive partnership initiatives and ensure academic systems and assessments are robust, inclusive and aligned with national and international standards.

Key responsibilities (core):

• Lead academic strategy: develop, implement and monitor the school’s academic plans and programmes.
• Provide leadership and line-management support to department heads, faculty teams and curriculum leads.
• Monitor and evaluate student achievement and progress across year groups; use data to identify gaps and drive improvement plans.
• Oversee curriculum development, review and alignment with national and international standards; ensure schemes of work and assessment practices are rigorous and up to date.
• Oversee all internal and external examinations, including registration processes, accreditation and examination proper.
• Actively engage in networking, donor relations and building strategic partnerships to strengthen academic programmes and expand opportunities for students.
• Design and implement assessment and evaluation processes; analyse results and present clear recommendations to senior leadership.
• Manage the academic budget and allocate resources effectively to support teaching, learning and student support services.
• Lead teacher development: coaching, mentoring, CPD planning, lesson observations and feedback. Carry out systematic lesson observations and review lesson plans.
• Oversee student academic support services (tutoring, remedial programmes, counselling referrals) and work with pastoral teams to support learners with difficulties.
• Engage parents, guardians and the wider community about academic policy, progress and partnerships, and foster links with local businesses, universities and partners.

Qualifications & experience (essential):

• A degree in Education or a relevant subject. A master’s degree and any teacher qualification are added advantages.
• Significant classroom teaching experience plus a minimum of 3–5 years in a middle/senior leadership role with responsibility for curriculum or assessment.
• Demonstrable experience of leading curriculum development and using assessment data to improve outcomes.
• Experience in managing budgets or academic resources.
• Proven experience in developing, managing, and sustaining partnerships with donors, stakeholders, and external organisations is an added advantage.

Skills & competencies:

• Strong instructional leadership and coaching skills; able to give actionable feedback.
• Data-literate and assessment-driven; able to analyse performance data and translate into targeted interventions.
• Excellent written and oral communication; strong stakeholder management (parents, community partners).
• Organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Commitment to inclusive education and safeguarding.

Personal attributes:

• Collaborative and solution-focused, with high integrity.
• Resilient, flexible, and passionate about school improvement and teacher development.