Jobs at Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta International School (FUNIS)

The Position

• We are seeking for a dynamic and ambitious individual between ages 45 and 55 years to provide the leadership required to move the school to its next phase and help achieve its growth aspirations.
• The Principal will report directly to the Vice-Chancellor of FUNAAB through the Board Chairman and FUNAAB Schools Management Board.
• He/she will be responsible for the future direction and success of the school.
• He/she will need to demonstrate the capacity to provide strong, collaborative educational and administrative leadership and manage the implementation of change.
• The successful candidate must show a capacity to drive quality, well-rounded education that meets the needs of students with a range of abilities and culturally diverse backgrounds.

Qualifications / Experience
The candidate should:

• Have a First Degree in Education, or First Degree with NCE or First Degree with PGDE
• Be a seasoned and Certified Teacher (TRCN Registered).
• Have a minimum of 15 years post-qualification experience which must include a minimum of twelve (12) years working experience in Education and must have experience working as a Vice-Principal, Principal or in Administrative capacity, implementing change and securing institutional improvement at a Senior Managementposition.
• Master's Degree in Education will be an added advantage.

The ideal candidate must possess:

• The attributes of integrity, conscientiousness, adaptability and optimism.
• Strong ability to co-ordinate, prioritize and organize workload, take initiative and work under pressure.
• An extensive network of contacts in the Nigerian educational industry and be able to articulate dear ideas for moving FUNIS to the next level.

Other key criteria include:

• Ability to lead and manage the development and performance of staff to improve teaching and learning.
• High level communication and interpersonal skills with the capacity to build positive relationships and engage alllevels of the school and educational community.
• Ability to plan systems and manage resources effectively and equitably to enhance teaching and leaming.
• A high level of personal sensitivity and professional skill in dealings with students, parents, teaching and non- teaching staff, colleagues and external stakeholders.

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Qualifications / Experience
The candidate should:

• Have a First Degree in Education, or First Degree with NCE or First Degree with PGDE.
• Be a Seasoned and Certified Teacher (TRCN Registered).
• Have a minimum of 12 years post-qualification experience which must include a minimum of ten (10) years working experience in Education.
• He/She must have attained the position of Chief Tutor, Vice-Principal or its equivalent.
• Master's Degree in Education will be an added advantage.