Vacancy in an International School in Lekki, Lagos for a Head Teacher (Primary)

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Job Title:  Head Teacher (Primary)

• • A Degree In Education Is Compulsory.
• • Minimum Of 5 Years Teaching Experience. 3
• • At Least 3 Of Which Must Have Been In A Middle Management Position.
• • Experience Of The English National Curriculum Is Essential.

• To lead and manage the school 
• To ensure the achievement of excellent educational standards 
• To promote and safeguard the welfare of children 
• • Ethos and Vision Promote a culture of encouragement, support and challenge in order to achieve each child’s full potential and the highest possible educational standards Ensure the School’s vision is understood by all and implemented o Translate this vision into agreed objectives and operational plans which will promote and sustain school improvement Strategic Management
• • Promote creativity, innovation and the use of appropriate new technologies to achieve excellence Leadership and Management
• • Develop, motivate and lead all staff to achieve the highest professional standards
• • Build a collaborative learning culture within the School and actively engage with other primary and secondary schools and other agencies to build an effective learning community
• • Maintain and develop our existing community links
• • Manage change effectively
• • Ensure that all responsibilities delegated by the Governing Body are carried out.
• • Ensure the school premises are fit for purpose for current and future needs including any site development etc
• • Undertake other such duties as may be reasonably expected Teaching, Learning, Curriculum and Standards
• • Lead in the design and implementation of a curriculum, which inspires and engages all pupils
• • Ensure a consistent and continuous school-wide focus on pupil assessment and achievement, using appropriate data and benchmarks to set, monitor, track and evaluate individual pupil progress
• • Challenge and remedy under-performance
• • Ensure exemplary standards of behaviour and attendance
• • Monitor, evaluate and review classroom practice and promote improvement strategies; aim for outstanding standards of learning and teaching at all times Managing Resources
• • Advise the governing body on the formulation of the annual budget in order that the school secures its objectives. 
• • Manage the School finances effectively working closely with relevant stakeholders, proactively seek further funding opportunities as required
• • Ensure job descriptions and performance management for all staff are based on clear roles and responsibilities, reviewed at least annually and consistent with current conditions of employment
• • Ensure all policies are kept up to date, working closely with teaching staff, and the Governing Council representative. • Maintain sound procedures for the security, supervision and maintenance of the School environment ensuring that all health and safety regulations are met
• • Manage your own personal professional development whilst ensuring the well-being of and a good work/life balance for all personnel
• • Plan, manage and monitor the curriculum within the agreed budget, setting appropriate priorities for expenditure allocating funds and ensuring effective administration control
• • Ensure the regular monitoring of the budget. o Ensure that financial regulations are adhered to.
• • Ensure that the allocation and use of classrooms provides a positive learning environment that promotes the highest achievements for all including health and safety o Monitor and evaluate value for money.