Head of School in a Foremost Model and Technical School Located in Benin

⏲ May 22, 2020, 9:43 PM
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Mecer Consulting Limited - Our client, a foremost model and technical school located in Benin, wishes to recruit suitably qualified candidates to fill the position below:

Job Title: Head of School Code: HOS Location: Benin, Edo

Duties and Responsibilities

Head and manage the school
Controls and make positive decisions for the school
Consult the Director for possible changes
Handling grievance procedures for staff except where a grievance is against the Head of School, in which case the Director is responsible.
Managing relevant disciplinary procedures for both staff and students. Teaching, Learning and Research
Ensuring the effective delivery of high-quality teaching and the maintenance of academic standards.
Promoting a culture of learning that is directed to student needs, and of teaching that is informed by the research interests of the School’s staff.
Dealing with professional matters were relevant to the activities of disciplines and in particular, the educational requirements of professional accreditation bodies.
Fostering the development of academic policy and initiatives within the context of the long-term strategies of the School.
Able to introduce new innovation to the school system
Develop strategic management in running the affairs of the school
Creating a supportive working environment for all staff in the School and fostering their career development.
Ensuring that staff review and development is completed in a timely manner
Allocating duties to staff within the School and the management of staff in accordance with school policies and procedures.

Qualifications/ Requirements

Minimum of Master's Degree in Education or other related subject areas with 15 years teaching experience and at least 5 years as a Head of School.
Determination to maintain excellent standards
Robust approach to systems
Ability to pioneer
Commitment to engage with and serve the whole system
The successful candidate must be a team player, who can motivate and inspire all key stakeholders. You will have high expectations for all, tenacity to drive change in a challenging environment and above all else have a good sense of humour.
Experience in teaching the Cambridge / British Curriculum will be added advantage.
Must computer literate (at least at intermediate level)
Must be between 40 – 45years of Age
Proven track record of excellent leadership
Knowledge of the value of project-based learning and coaching