Vacancies at St. Mary Dedication British International High Schools

St. Mary Dedication British International High Schools is a renowned educational institution known for its academic excellence and morally upright students. St Mary Dedication British international school challenges students to develop what is finest in themselves and others, for others and themselves. We are committed to nurturing an intentionally diverse, and inclusive community that encourages students and adults to inspire and respect one another. 

At St Mary Dedication British Internation school our guiding principle is Education for Light, Through  Knowledge. Our aim is to provide a richness of opportunity for our student to excel, nurture and explore their talents without limits. That is because education goes beyond exam results, its about the complete development of the child.

We are recruiting to fill the position of:

Job Title: Facilities Manager

Location: Benin City, Edo
Employment Type: Full Time

Job Description

• The school Facilities manager is responsible for the security, maintenance, and services of work facilities to ensure that they meet the needs of the organisation and its employees.
• Overseeing and agreeing on contracts and providers for services including security, parking, cleaning, etc.
• Supervising multi-disciplinary teams of staff including cleaning, maintenance, grounds, and security.
• Ensuring that basic facilities ( school buildings ) and amenities such as water, electricity, and generator are well-maintained.
• Managing budgets and ensuring cost-effectiveness.
• Allocating and managing space between buildings.
• Ensuring that facilities meet government regulations and environmental, health and security standards.
• Advising Management on increasing energy efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
• Overseeing building projects, renovations, or refurbishments
• Drafting reports and making written recommendations.
• Any other work assigned by the Principal or Vice-Principal Admin.

Qualifications

• B.Sc / BA in Facility Management, Engineering, Business Administration or relevant field.
• Proven experience as facilities manager or relevant position
• Well-versed in technical/engineering operations and facilities management best practices
• Knowledge of basic accounting and finance principles
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent organizational and leadership skills
• Good analytical/critical thinking
• Relevant professional qualification will be an advantage.

Remuneration

• Competitive salary
• Pension plan.

Interested and qualified candidates should:
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Job Title: IT Manager

Location: Benin City, Edo
Employment Type: Full Time

Job Description
The role is responsible for overseeing the IT Services Department including, but not limited to, the following:

• Respond optimistically and strategically to the changing ICT educational sector by providing advice to the Senior Leadership Team regarding ICT infrastructure improvement;
• Investigate and implement hardware, software, and ICT infrastructure, in consultation with the Vice Principal Admin, that is sustainable and responsive to the needs of the school community and in line with the School’s ICT Strategic Plan;
• Devise, document, and maintain ICT policies and procedures that ensure operational (business) continuity and compliance with relevant requirements.
• Manage and optimize administrative systems – School information (TAS, TrackOne, Web portals, and Integrum), domain services (Active Directory and Azure) including SSO, security, printers, backup, analytics, communication, and business systems
• Sustain a 1:1 technology program of managed endpoints for staff, junior and senior school students and a technology program that meets the needs of staff and students in Junior school;
• Implement and manage the School's ICT infrastructure and systems within the approved budget and resource allocations;
• Lead an environment in which high-quality services are delivered to staff, students, parents, and volunteers of the school;
• Manage the appointment and relationship of strategic partnerships with ICT hardware, software, and service vendors;
• Co-ordinate security and risk management for information managed by, and on behalf of, the School; Apply a management framework to IT Services projects;
• Supervise IT Service Centre staff and their ongoing schedule of work;
• Be an exemplary professional role model for staff and students;
• Maintain a leadership position in ICT activities in the sector;
• Initiate and access appropriate professional development for the IT Services team;
• Communicate with staff, students and parents on any ICT queries that need to be addressed.
• The IT Manager is responsible for the following administrative tasks, but not limited to:
• Develop and present budgetary needs and expenses of the IT Services department to the Vice Principal Admin.
• Manage the allocation and monitoring of ICT resources and prepare appropriate timely reports;
• Manage third party vendors to organise warranty and repairs of ICT equipment, negotiating resolutions where appropriate;
• Undertake high level planning and/or implementation of policies and programs relating to operating systems, storage and networks;
• Build and create a professional development environment, enhancing the technical and client facing skills of the IT Services team to achieve strategic goals in line with the Support Staff Appraisal process;
• Coach IT Services staff, priorities work to meet outcomes, monitor workloads, review progress of projects and provide feedback where necessary to staff.
• Additional duties as allocated by the Vice Principal Admin, Principal or Senior Leadership Team.

Qualifications

• This position requires an employee who has acquired a high level of skills and knowledge in order to provide professional advice in the role and area of expertise;
• At least three years’ experience in a Senior Systems Administrator role;
• Appropriate experience in the field;
• Possession of IS/IT tertiary qualifications;
• Current industry-based certificates that relate to the School’s system is essential. Essential
• Current Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE) qualification;
• Experience in managing wired and wireless enterprise grade network topologies and firewalls;
• Experience in managing Office 365 and the integration with onsite Student Information Systems or equivalent;
• Understanding of server and client operating systems and applications used in school settings, including SSO, Exchange;
• Experience in managing software deployment;
• Demonstrated troubleshooting skills in networking, hardware & software;
• High level of knowledge of School Portals; Possess a high level of organisational and interpersonal skills;
• An effective communicator with all stakeholders;
• An ability to lead staff and build capacity;
• Have the ability to find solutions through creative thinking and collaboration;
• Have a service ethic;
• A willingness to be a member of a team and to work collegially with other staff members;
• High level of professional standards and conduct.

Remuneration

• Competitive salary
• Pension plan.

Interested and qualified candidates should:
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Job Title: Head of Primary School

Location: Benin City, Edo
Employment Type: Full Time

Job Description & Responsibilities

• We are looking for an energetic, and exemplary leader with a passion for nurturing and developing young children. A leader who knows the usefulness of qualitative education, with a desire to draw out the best in every child.
• A successful canditate will understand in depth the delivery of the British and Montessori curriculum.   
• Strategic Direction and Development of the Primary school- in co-operation with, the principal.
• Clear understanding of the Montessori Curriculum
• Ensure all Primary Teaching staff are committed to the school’s aims and are motivated.
• Maintain and promote an effective partnership with Primary pupil’s parents to support and improve pupil’s achievement and personal development.
• Monitor and evaluate the quality of teaching and standards of learning and achievement for all pupils in primary school.
• Promote and maintain an environment within the primary school that secures high standards of planning, organization, teaching, learning, behaviour and achievement.
• Monitor and review the deployment of primary school staff such that the learning needs of groups and individual pupils are met.
• Monitor and evaluate the performance of the primary school, and regularly present coherent and accurate accounts to inform the school evaluation process and its stakeholders.
• Ensure systems are in place for the performance management of primary school staff and that their effectiveness is monitored.
• Maintain and develop the primary school extended curriculum and extra-curricular activities to foster an exciting learning environment.
• Work closely with the Head of secondary school to ensure that all expectations, standards, procedures and systems are built on throughout the school and provide a natural progression for pupils and staff between the two schools.
• Ensure that parents and pupils are well informed about the curriculum, attainment and progress towards their targets.

Qualifications

• Minimum of Bachelor in Education, other relevant fields are also welcome.
• Minimum of 10 years of work experience in Administration and Teaching
• Desirable: Diploma in Montessori Education 
• A desire to work with children.
• Advanced Degree/ training/ or evidence of continuous improvement
• Excellent communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft word, excel, and PowerPoint
• Must be able to work well under pressure.

Additional Information:

• This is a senior management position directly answerable to the Proprietress and school board. 

Benefits Available

• Provision of tasteful accommodation and security ( For International/Out of state staff)
• Pension plan.

Interested and qualified candidates should:
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Job Title: Vice Principal - Administration

Location: Benin City, Edo
Employment Type: Full Time

Job Description

• The Vice-Principal (Administration) is a key member of the school’s senior management team.
• He/She oversees all non-curriculum areas. Ensures resources are managed efficiently.
• He/she leads the non-teaching staff such as executive and administrative staff to provide administration and daily support.
• The Vice-Principal (Administration) should have a passion for education and work with youths.
• He/She works along with the School Principal and members of the Senior Management Team.

Duties

• Carry out improvements to resources in the school.
• Ensure service excellence and deliver quality services to people involved in the school.
• Help to ensure security and emergency planning.
• Look after matters in areas of human resource, finance, logistics, Facilities, security and general administration of the school
• Manage publicity and public feedback.
• Plan and manage school resources.
• Set up systems to store knowledge and information.
• Work with the principal in school organization and administration matters.
• Attending meetings and scheduling appropriate staff team-building sessions. Ensuring fair allocation of budget and resources.
• Establishing and maintaining good relationships with parents, students, and staff at other schools.
• Preparing and submitting drafts of proposals, financial reports, and other documents. Carry out any other function as directed by the Principal.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor's Degree or Master's Degree.
• Relevant license and certification may be required.
• Extensive teaching or school administration experience may be required.
• Knowledge of and practical experience with the relevant software.
• Excellent leadership, organizational, management, and communication skills.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, as well as the ability to remain professional. A willingness to work overtime.

Additional Information:

• This is a senior management position directly answerable to the Proprietress and school board.

Benefits Available

• Competitive salary
• Pension plan.

Interested and qualified candidates should:
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