Jobs at Wellington College International- Alaro City Development FZC

The Role Overview

• Wellington College International Lagos is currently seeking to recruit a Head of Senior School. He / She will work with colleagues and pupils in order to support outstanding outcomes academically, pastorally and professionally.
• He / She is expected to play a key role in the strategic development of the College as a member of the Senior Leadership Team (SLT).
• We are seeking an experienced and visionary Head to lead the learning and teaching of pupils from 11 to 18 years from the senior school.
• We are looking for a candidate who understands collaboration and the importance of meaningful relationships to strive for excellence in both their own professional development and passion to help realise our academic, physical, personal and social aspirations.
• He/she will report to directly to the Master

Core Responsibilities
The core vision for the Senior School as part of the whole-School development plan.

• The coordination and effective delivery of the teaching and pastoral care in the Senior School.
• Leading the Senior School SMT.
• Ensuring that the School’s Child Protection & Safeguarding practices are thorough, consistent and fully disseminated.
• Achieving the highest standards of performance and self-discipline amongst the Senior School teaching and non-academic staff.
• Designing the academic calendar, in consultation with the relevant members of the SLT, SMT and subject leaders.
• Sharing in the delivery of the curriculum as necessary, teaching a reduced number of lessons.
• The design, development, implementation and review of all Senior School policy documents and strategic plans.
• Managing parental concerns and communications, in conjunction with SLT and SMT colleagues.
• Disciplinary matters relating to all pupils within the Senior School.
• Ensuring that the pupils abide by the behavioral and uniform regulations, and thereby reflect credit on the College through their appearance and behavior.
• Ensure appropriate and outstanding transition and integration between the Senior and Primary Schools.
• Set an excellent example of professional standards and leadership.
• Any other reasonable requirements or requests from the Master.

Person Specification
Strategic Oversight and Leadership

• Reporting to the Master, establish a strategic vision for the Senior School that aligns with that of the College.
• Design, develop, implement and review all Senior school policy documents and strategic plans, in consultation with the relevant members of the SLT
• Ensure the vision for the Senior School is clearly articulated and shared, demonstrating the vision and values in everyday work and practice; motivating and working with others to create a shared culture and positive climate.
• Understand effective and meaningful use of internal and external assessment tools which support pupil outcomes and insightful comparisons with peer schools.
• Articulate the rationale behind high quality Indoor and outdoor learning environments, ensuring the highest standards of continuous and enhanced provision.
• To lead on the collection and use of Senior School data for both internal and external use.
• Contribute to the Senior College leadership team.
• Lead the team of teaching staff which includes: performance management, ensuring high standards of teaching performance and pupil progress, delivery of appropriate and impactful CPD.
• Contribute to the strategic development of family communication and partnerships and manage parental concerns, in conjunction with SMT and SLT colleagues.
• Evaluate the Senior School programme and identify areas of strength and areas for further development and improvement through SDPs and action planning.
• Ensure highly effective transitions from the Primary School and into the Senior School.
• Pian and budget for overall resourcing of the Senior School to meet the demands of the educational model.
• Attend all Board-level meetings, as required, and prepare requested summary packs.
• Support teaching teams to ensure children have a strong sense of belonging with high levels of wellbeing

Pastoral Care and Wellbeing of Children:

• Support teaching teams to ensure children have a strong sense of belonging with high levels of wellbeing.
• Ensure that all pupils in the Senior School share a practical understanding, and appreciation, of the School Values.
• Ensure that the behaviour expected of students is modelled by staff and understood clearly by pupils.
• Communicate and liaise frequently with parents, using parental forums also, to develop excellent professional relationships.
• Oversee the operation of the Houses, ensuring that they all provide outstanding care and procedures are consistently applied. • Coordinate Senior School assemblies to reinforce the School's ethos and Values, promoting a strong sense of culture. community and identity, celebrating pupil success.
• Chair meetings of the Pastoral Committee and Medical Committee, and be a member of the Health & Safety Committee.
• Liaise with the Head of Primary regarding Juniors-Seniors transition.
• Maintain the highest standards of care, child protection and safeguarding at all times by upholding the 3Ps: Protection, Provision and Participation as outlined in UN Convention on the Rights of the Child.

Academic Programme:

• Lead, mentor and monitor the work of all Senior School staff.
• Oversee the induction process for new staff, ensuring it is of the highest standard and that it meets all regulatory requirements.
• Liaise with, and supply accurate information to, the Master on staffing needs.
• Assist in the recruitment process for all Senior School staff.
• Develop the educational model and curriculum for the Senior School and ensure successful progression to the next age phase of the College.
• Communicate curriculum and teaching expectations and oversee the setting of academic targets for pupils and to monitor pathways to achievement.
• Coordinate the academic timetable in 2027-2028.
• Oversee the planning and organizing of the day-to-day class and teacher schedules and adapt as necessary.
• Model and support effective learning and teaching strategies to maximize children`s progress.
• Ensure planning is clear, linked to the College LOs whilst being responsive to pupil needs, taking into account the necessary interventions and extensions for sufficient intellectual challenge.
• Monitor and advise teachers on documentation and reporting of the individual learning progress, ensuring student reports are of a high standard and are proofread effectively.
• Ensure that children’s cultural and linguistic backgrounds are valued and that multiculturalism is reflected in the programme.
• Work with teachers in identifying children with extra learning needs and working with the College SENCO, support communications with parents on the necessary support.
• Track student progress data and information to ensure learning is personalised and meets individual needs as well as informing overall strategies for excellent teaching.
• Ensure compliance to all health and safety requirements – local and College led - so that all environments are safe for children and adults.
• Monitor the quality of risk assessments when arranging fieldtrips for the enrichment of children’s learning.
• Engage parents in a structured programme of events to build understanding of the educational model and curriculum, including developing their capacity to contribute to pupil learning.
• Work with the marketing, admission, and school office staff to promote the Senior School programme, and wider College events.
• Identify teachers’ professional development needs and arrange for training accordingly with a written yearly plan for CPD opportunities.
• Monitor the impact of CPD on the standards of teaching.
• Visit classrooms and observe curriculum implementation regularly and provide feedback to teachers.
• Identify and document exemplary classroom practice for sharing with teachers and parents.
• Organize and participate in regular collaborative learning, sharing and reflection among teachers. • Encourage and develop teamwork among teachers.
• Ensure that appropriate cover work is set in the event of staff absence and that all Senior classes are covered effectively.
• Lead on the performance appraisal of teachers within the section of school. • Oversee the construction and running of all necessary staff duty rotas.

Communication, Community Liason and Business Development

• Provide a comprehensive plan on all areas within the Senior School.
• Coordinate with local government officials on different requirements regarding any statutory requirements to ensure full compliance.
• Take a strategic and practical role in the marketing of the Senior School and support full implementation.
• Contribute fully to admissions operations so that admissions targets are met and the process is managed effectively.
• Develop a positive relationship between the College and the wider school community through cooperative ventures, publications, competitions and extra-curricular activities.

Basic Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree / Master’s Degree / Relevant teaching qualifications and certificates
• Business level of spoken and written English
• Minimum of 10 years’ experience in Senior School with Minimum of 5 years’ senior leadership experience in a Senior School.
• Successful teaching experience.
• Proven leadership experience within a senior management role.
• Experience of curriculum leadership and developing whole-school policies and strategies.
• Experience of working in an international setting or of teaching children for whom English is an additional language.

Preferred Aptitude:

• A spirit of collaboration, drive, a sense of humour, a passion for children, positive nature, and a love of professional and lifelong learning.
• A resilient attitude to life and challenges, willing to embrace change as part of the SLT.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a proven ability to communicate effectively with different types of people and in a cross culture environment.
• Strong grasp and understanding of international best practices in education.
• Ability to understand, use and manage emotions in positive ways to relieve stress, communicate effectively, empathise with others, overcome challenges and diffuse conflict.
• Personal integrity, accountability and credibility.
• Commitment to quality and attention to detail.
• Strong ability to embrace change and to work to tight timelines whilst being innovative in managing change.
• Strong mind-set for continuous improvement to meet or exceed expectations.
• Ability to manage, motivate, support and inspire trust in others.
• Ability to formulate, monitor, evaluate and review plans and policies.
• Proven ability to work with metrics, numbers and trends to articulate recommendations for action based on analysis.
• Confident in Microsoft Office (Excel and PowerPoint) and database systems

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Job Objective

• The Head of Boarding will lead all aspects of provision in the boarding house, including overseeing pupils and the adults delivering the provision.
• The boarding house is to provide an extension to the educational experience of the school and retain an equivalent philosophy and ethos.
• The Head of Boarding supports each individual pupil’s growth and development. The Head of Boarding must demonstrate an understanding of the wider curriculum and administration needs of the school, and achieve high standards by responding professionally, sensitively and caringly to the needs of the pupils.
• The position is residential, and the post holder will be required to live in accommodation as specified by the Master during term and contribute to all duties while pupils are living in school.
• In periods of absence from the House during term time, the postholder will arrange cover and all such absences should be pre approved by the Master.

Key Responsibilities
Overall expectations

• To be resident within the House at all times during term time
• To get to know each of the boarders as individuals
• To manage the relevant boarding staff
• Ensure excellent academic and pastoral care for the boarders
• To promote excellent working relationships with parents and guardians and to respond promptly to their concerns
• To draw up a strategic development plan for the Boarding programme as required by the Master and to be responsible for its implementation
• To play an active part in marketing the School through attendance at, all relevant marketing events (on or off site) and through giving tours for prospective parents
• To manage the budget delegated to the Boarding House effectively
• To organize a programme of activities for the Boarding House which include opportunities for social interaction, charity activities and acts of community service
• To maintain high personal standards of prompt arrival for House responsibilities and events, and appropriate professional appearance • To maintain the highest standard relating to duties (administrative or teaching)
• To attend all major School events as required by the Master.

Welfare and Pastoral care:

• To promote and maintain a safe environment that, wherever possible, meets the National Minimum Standards for Boarding (UK), whilst recognizing that this might not always be possible in an international context.
• To play a leading role in ensuring boarders welfare and personal development.
• To ensure the safety of boarders and staff by maintaining accurate records, dealing appropriately with hazards, and reporting any problems.
• To promote and safeguard the welfare of children and young persons by adhering to and ensuring compliance with the School’s Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy at all times.
• To organise the induction of new boarders into the House so that they feel welcome, secure and clear about the values and expectations of the House.
• Positively encourage and organise pupils in their interests and activities and develop a positive relationship with them.
• Evaluating the pastoral care data and observations and using this analysis to identify good practice and areas for improvement.
• Ensuring effective development of pupils’ individual and collaborative study skills necessary for them to become more independent in their work.
• Encouraging pupils to participate as appropriate in the boarding activity programme and monitoring that participation
• To keep parents and guardians informed by telephone or letter of any matter affecting the welfare or happiness of their children
• Guarantee high quality and sensitive communication between parents and all boarding staff
• To seek advice, when appropriate, for pupils who give cause for concern academically or behaviourally
• To liaise with the Health Centre staff concerning the general health and life-style of the boarders and to keep closely in touch with the nursing team and/or DSL in case of individual concerns

Management of Staff:

• Induction and on-going training of all boarding staff in accordance with the School ethos
• Provide high quality induction and further encouragement and guidance in the form of opportunities for development for the boarding staff according to their individual needs
• To assess the performance of members of the Boarding Team in accordance with the School’s appraisal policy
• Devise and manage staff duty rotas

Development of Boarding:

• With the Master develop a vision for boarding, including weekend boarding from August 2027.
• Working closely with the admissions and marketing team in the promotion and marketing of boarding, which may include attending Open events and fairs in other cities.
• Working with the Leadership Team to be proactive and innovative
• Ensure that the boarding provision answers the needs of all boarding pupils so that outcomes both curricular and co-curricular are excellent
• The Head of Boarding is expected to liaise with the Master on boarding related issues although they should also consult with the Bursar and her team regarding any proposed changes to fabric and fittings.

Professional Development:

• Improve yourself through continuous study and be willing to try new ideas.
• Be willing to accept others’ good ideas and share your opinions.
• Frequently reflect on your work and share your experience with other colleagues.
• Attend and participate fully in Staff Development programmes.
• Attend staff meetings and briefings as and when required.

Policies and Procedures:

• Be fully conversant with the School’s Health and Safety Policy, monitor those sections as it affects the boarding house and instil into all pupils and staff a positive approach to Health and Safety.
• Be familiar with and adhere to the school policies especially those pertaining to child protection, safeguarding, anti-bullying, health and safety, e-safety, substance misuse and be aware of the requirements of the National Minimum Standards for Boarding Schools (UK), and to be familiar with the contents of the Boarding Handbook.
• Be familiar with the fire safety and lock-down procedures as you may be the responsible person on site in the event of a fire alarm. • Help maintain comprehensive records on each pupil within the House through OneNote
• Contribute to displays and reflect current activities and experiences in the boarding house
• To ensure that necessary alterations to the boarding timetable are implemented and communicated so that adequate cover is provided for any absenteeism.

Requirements
Basic Qualification:

• A minimum Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant area is preferred Language
• Exemplary levels of written and spoken English
• Proficiency in Mandarin Chinese may be an advantage

Experience:

• Demonstrable experience in boarding management in either Bilingual or International schools
• Experience with schools at the ‘premium’ end of the market, with experience of bilingual schools an advantage but not essential
• Familiar with working to challenging boarding targets
• Experience in leading and managing teams to deliver results.

Desirable attributes include:

• Cross-cultural working experience is a significant advantage
• Sensitivity to local customs and culture
• Be able to assess pupils’ interests, needs and developments
• Excellent communication skills, written and spoken
• Displays passion for the education industry and boarding in particular
• Record of problem-solving, strategic thinking and delivering significant impact
• Pro-active, self-sufficient and pragmatic.
• Comfortable working at pace and with agility
• Ability to manage a range of concurrent projects effectively
• Judgement to prioritise a demanding workload
• Role models self-development and receptive to feedback
• Personal integrity, accountability and credibility
• Embodies and demonstrates the Hiba values