Head of School at Hugs & Cuddles Premium Montessori Schools, Ile Ife

Hugs & Cuddles Premium Montessori Schools, Ile Ife - We are about montessori education in a very conducive environment in addition to personalized one - on - one teaching / learning culture.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Head of School

Location: Osun

Job Description
Line of responsibility:

• The Head of School is directly responsible to the school’s management.

Line management:

• S/he shall line manage all members of the school’s leadership team.

Job Content
Strategic purpose:

• The post holder shall be responsible to the management for the overall leadership and management of the school, leading governors and colleagues in the development of strategy, policy and development plans.
• In particular s/he shall advise on and implement rigorous academic policies to ensure that pupils receive the highest standard of education, and that demanding and measurable targets and objectives are set for staff.

Core Responsibilities

• S/he shall lead, manage and develop staff to ensure that the school’s organisation, curriculum, and resources enable everyone to achieve the highest possible standards.
• S/he shall ensure the highest possible standards of education through the promotion of effective teaching and learning, a balanced curriculum, the provision of excellent care and support for students and a rich extra-curricular programme.
• S/he shall lead and direct all members of staff and students, through the direct management of the school’s leadership team, ensuring that effective responsibility is delegated through an appropriate management structure, and that the school complies with educational and other relevant legislation, including health and safety.
• S/he shall be responsible for promoting the aims and values of the school and ensure effective communications with all stakeholders, including governors, staff, pupils, parents, the community served by the school, the local authority and relevant government agencies.
• S/he shall attend meetings of the governing body, provide governors with regular reports on school developments and activities and consult with the governing body wherever appropriate, for example in the formulation of development plans.
• S/he shall keep abreast of changes in government policy and wider educational practices, and shall be accountable for the effectiveness, efficiency and quality outcomes of all aspects of the school, including financial and human resources, pupil behaviour and discipline, educational and support services, and marketing and communications.
• S/he shall lead the shaping of the school’s future and ensure that everyone is enabled to contribute effectively to the progress and development of the school.
• S/he shall support the busy and varied life of the school, attending its events and wider programme of activities.
• S/he shall ensure that child protection and safeguarding of students are given high priority at all times.

Requirements Employment

• Bachelor's Degree in Education
• Additional educational qualifications will be an added advantage
• Experience with British / American curriculums will be an added advantage
• Master's Degree will be an added advantage
• Minimum 2 years' experience in similar role
• Montessori method and jolly phonics experience.

Application Closing Date
30th November, 2018.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send / scan their Cover Letter/Application Letter, CV and copies of your certificates to: [email protected]