Lead British International School was established in September 2007 and is located in popular and fast-growing Gwarinpa, Abuja. The school caters for day students from crèche to 18 years and there is a boarding facility for students from Year 4 and above.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Principal / Head of School
Location: Abuja (FCT)
Employment Type: Full-time
Responsibilities
- The Principal/Head of School will lead and directly supervise teaching and non – teaching staff in the development and implementation of the school’s mission and vision in coordination with other Deputy Heads of School.
- He/She will also provide leadership in all areas of teaching.
- This includes curriculum and instruction, educational technology, student assessment, use of data, and learning support. He/She will also be required to drive and implement business development initiatives to boost student population.
- Will be responsible for managing projects and delivering them within set timelines;
- Will be the main point of contact, representing interests and ensuring that the project meets the expectations of the school Board.
Requirements
- Prospective candidates must have a good first degree in a relevant field of study;
- Minimum of 10 years of cognitive teaching and 8 years’ experience in a senior leadership role in a reputable International School;
- A Masters’ Degree or PhD in educational management is an added advantage;
- Familiar with and have cognate experience in administering British curriculum;
- Strong background in curriculum development;
- Knowledge of Continuous Professional Development (CPD) trends;
- Ability to inspire and motivate others through quality leadership;
- Commitment to teamwork as well as the ability to work independently;
- Demonstrate modern leadership skills and be familiar with the use of state-of-the-art educational enterprise resource planning applications and modern information and communication technology tools;
- Effective communication skills and strong interpersonal skills;
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines;
- Hardworking, able to multi-task, and work long hours.
- Results-oriented, with demonstrated skill in using data to inform and improve student learning and school programs;
- Self-motivated, energetic, and creative;
- Ability and experience to conduct business development and grow the population of a school;
- Familiar with modern social media platforms and be able to deploy them for brand visibility, promote content and drive traffic; and
- Ability to initiate, supervise and review the creation of content for an international school.
Application Closing Date
21st July, 2025.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send a cover letter outlining their suitability for the role and highlighting relevant experiences, accompanied by a single document containing their curriculum vitae and credentials to: thecvs.recruitment@gmail.com using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.
Note
- Candidates must specify the position and campus they are applying to in the “Subject” of their email, e.g BIOLOGY TEACHER- ABUJA CAMPUS.
- Only qualified candidates will be shortlisted and invited for an interview.