An international primary school in Abuja, running An integrated Nigerian and British curriculum. We are located in purpose built premises in a quiet part of Abuja. We cater to children from middle class backgrounds. We are a delightful school with the child as the central focus of our educational programmes Which aim to be child friendly and fully accessible to all young learners.
we are also a staff friendly company with accommodation for academic staff.
Job Title: Head Teacher/head of school
Benford International School Abuja – Nigeria
To oversee the implementation of the curriculum and well being of primary and early years learners from middle class backgrounds. You will act as arrow head to drive the school’s educational policies, supervise and train a crop of teachers and interact daily with parents to ensure parental satisfaction through the implementation of the highest educational standards.
We offer an attractive salary package that is negotiable with accommodation, an official car and free utilities.
This job is open to women or men, including Nigerians or Expats. Husband and wife teams may apply for this position and an additional position which will be based on their spouse’s other skills and qualifications.
successful candidates will be invited to the school for discussions and interview in late July 2014 ahead of final selection and recruitment. Their travel expenses will be paid for. Resumption date for successful candidates is August 2014 for Nigerian staff or September 2014 for Expats.
CRB checks will be carried out for successful candidates.
Desired Skills and Experience
A Masters degree in education is preferable. You should have experience of teaching primary and/or early years learners. Experience in a leadership position is a must. Interested candidates should have a good understanding of curriculum, including the Nigerian and British Curriculum.
Candidates should have a minimum of 7 years teaching experience with a Master of education degree, some of which should have been in a school leadership position.
Candidates without a Master degree should have a minimum of 15-20 years teaching experience with some of this experience in school leadership position.
The Ideal candidate should understand how to implement quality assurance for the school while raising standards of all educational services: in addition the ideal candidate should be pleasant and easy going but firm and thorough in the administration of their duties.
Nigerian and expatriate staff may apply for this position.
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