Vice Principal - College at Distinct Star School

Distinct Star School was founded on the firm belief that every child is a star and that our job is to create the right environment for our stars to shine. Starting as a Creche in January 2010 Distinct Star has by the grace of God now expanded to include both a Primary and an International college with over 500sqm learning spaces.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Vice Principal - College

Location: Lagos
Job type: Full-time

Key Responsibilities
Administrative Duties:

• Liaise with various departments and forward issues or suggestions to the Principal.
• Assist with the development and review of budgets, school policies, and regulations.
• Handle scheduling, record-keeping, and reporting.
• Ensure compliance with relevant laws and regulations.
• Manage financial affairs including budgets, logistics, and events or meetings.

Staff Management:

• Assist with recruitment, training, and onboarding of new staff.
• Conduct evaluations of teachers and staff to ensure proper implementation of the curriculum.
• Plan and organize school events, field trips, and various committees.
• Support staff with training, enrichment, and goal-setting.
• Establish and maintain relationships with parents, staff, and students.

Student Support:

• Counsel students as needed and provide advice for at-risk students.
• Update student records and manage registration for external examinations.
• Sit in on disciplinary hearings and adjudicate appropriate discipline for students.
• Address concerns raised by students, staff, and parents.

Academic Leadership:

• Develop and run educational programs.
• Have a hand in the creation of the school curriculum and teaching methodologies.
• Lead practices for achieving higher academic standards.
• Evaluate student progress to determine the effectiveness of educational plans.

Community and Public Relations:

• Communicate with regulatory bodies and the public.
• Represent and maintain the school image and reputation.
• Remain active and visible during school functions and field trips.
• Attend school-related events on weekends and prepare for the upcoming school year during the summer

Requirements

• Master's Degree or any other higher qualifications in Education
• 10 years of continuous experience within the education sector
• 2 - 4 years of Experience in Leadership positions such as (Vice Principal, Head of School)
• Excellent ICT Skills (e.g. MS Office, Teams and Education management systems)
• Vast knowledge in applying the British Curriculum and Sixth For certifications including A-level, SAT, Foundation programmes and
• International Baccalaureate
• Outstanding organisational and Leadership ability.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online