Head of School (Primary and Secondary)

About this role

You Centred Consulting is seeking a Head of School to oversee both the primary and secondary sections of a Lagos-based school. The role involves providing strategic leadership, managing day-to-day operations, and ensuring compliance with educational standards and policies. The position focuses on academic excellence, staff development, resource management, and creating a safe, supportive learning environment. The successful candidate will work with students, parents, teachers, and other stakeholders and report to the Board of Management. The employer is a technology firm in Lagos that develops software for Insurance, Financial, and HMO sectors and aims to expand across Africa."

What you would do

• Prepare management reports and proposals for the Board of Management.
• Review school operations and processes to identify improvement opportunities.
• Ensure compliance with education regulations, safeguarding requirements, and policies.
• Develop and monitor school policies, plans, and improvement initiatives.
• Provide leadership for the overall management of the school.
• Oversee curriculum implementation, teaching quality, and assessment processes.
• Monitor academic progress and coordinate interventions to close learning gaps.
• Prepare class timetables balancing workloads and activities.
• Identify staff development needs and organise training and professional development.
• Recruit, onboard, and integrate staff, and promote a collaborative working environment.

What they are asking for

• Bachelor's degree in Education or a relevant discipline.
• Postgraduate qualification in Educational Management, Leadership, or related field is an advantage.
• Professional teaching qualifications, registration, or certification as applicable.
• Proven experience leading academic improvement and managing teaching and non-teaching staff.
• Experience in primary and/or secondary school administration and leadership.
• Ability to manage competing priorities, work under pressure, and adapt to demands.
• Proficiency with school management systems, educational technology, and standard office tools.
• Commitment to safeguarding, student welfare, continuous improvement, and academic excellence.
• Strong leadership, organisational, communication, and decision-making skills.
• Experience in budgeting, resource management, and school reporting.

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