Job Recruitment in an Educational Organization

Bradfield Consulting – Our client is a leading private educational
institution with a group of schools comprising of Nursery and Primary
Schools and Secondary Schools in Lagos.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Classroom Teacher – Primary School

Location: Lagos    

Job Description

• The headteacher will be responsible for planning, organizing and
  implementing the appropriate instructional program in an elementary
  learning environment that guides and encourages students to develop and
  fulfill their academic potential.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare and deliver lesson plans and instructional materials that facilitate active learning.
• Develops schemes of work, lesson plans, and tests that are in accordance with established procedures.
• Instruct and monitor students in the use of learning materials and equipment.
• Use relevant technology to support and differentiate instruction.
• Manage student behavior in the classroom by establishing and
  enforcing rules and procedures. Maintain discipline in accordance with
  the rules and disciplinary systems of the school.
• Provide appropriate feedback on work.
• Encourage and monitor the progress of individual students and use an information to adjust teaching strategies.
• Maintain accurate and complete records of students’ progress and development.
• Update all necessary records accurately and completely as required by laws, district policies and school regulations.
• Prepare required reports on students and activities.
• Participate in department, school, district and parent meetings.
• Communicate necessary information regularly to students, colleagues and parents regarding student progress and student needs.
• Establish and communicate clear objectives for all learning activities.
• Prepare classroom for class activities.
• Provide a variety of learning materials and resources for use in educational activities.
• Observe and evaluate student’s performance and development.
• Assign and grade class work, homework, tests and assignments.

Knowledge, Skills & Ability
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• B.Ed. /B.Sc.Ed. or B.A/B.Sc. with post graduate diploma in
  Education with at least 3-5 years teaching experience in a good school
  environment.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Must have the ability and proven ability to report to work on a regular and punctual basis.
• Perform all other related work delegated or required to accomplish the objectives of the total school program.
• Knowledge and implementation of relevant technology.

How to Apply

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Job Title: Registrar

Job Category: Senior Management / Board
Location: Nigeria
Industry: Education / Training

Job Description

• The Registrar shall be the Chief Administrative Officer of the
  University and shall be responsible to the Vice-Chancellor for the day
  to day administration of the University. In addition, the Registrar will
  serve as the Secretary to the Governing Council, Senate, Congregation
  and Convocation, Statutory Committees.

Responsibilities

• Keeping in safe custody all records of the University
• Arranging for the conduct of examinations;
• Serving as Secretary to and be responsible for executive action
  arising from decisions of the Governing Council, the Senate, and such
  other bodies as the Statutes may prescribe or Vice-Chancellor may direct
• Coordinate and organize all activities of the administrative components of the university.
• Ensuring that all University Publications, such as the
  university calendar, prospectus, student and staff handbook, handbook on
  administrative procedures are updated and released regularly.
• Serving as member on various academic and administrative
  committees as may be prescribed by law or the relevant University
  authorities;
• Liaise with the administrative unit heads as well as network
  with staff and student unions in creating a conducive climate for the
  functioning of the university.
• Assisting the Vice-Chancellor in the general administration of the University
  

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to work under pressure and meeting set academic
  administrative deadlines, aligned to excellent communication and report
  writing skills are advantageous.
• The ability to draft and write policies is a core performance
  area of this position that also requires a sound knowledge of electronic
  administrative systems and the ability to manage data.
• A high level of ICT Mastery and competency is also required for this position

Education and Qualification

• A minimum qualification of a Masters Degree in Humanities from a
  reputable university. A doctorate degree (Ph.D.) will be an added
  advantage.
• This position requires extensive experience of academic administration.
• The candidate must have at least fifteen (15) years of
  post-qualification administrative/professional experience, five (5)
  years of which must be unbroken service in academic administrative
  capacity at a higher institution of learning (Preferably a private
  university).
• The Registrar must sign a Performance Contract and will be subjected to an annual performance appraisal.
  

How to Apply
 
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Job Title: French, Home Economics, Physical Health Education Teachers

Location: Lagos
Job category: Education/Coaching/Trainers
Level: Professional
Employment type: Fixed term contract

Job Description
The subject teacher will require strong subject knowledge and the
ability to deliver constructive and informative lesson plans that will
engage students ensuring the standards across all year groups are met.

Responsibilities

• She/he will develop schemes of work and lesson plans in line with curriculum objectives.
• Facilitate learning by establishing a relationship with pupils,
  and by their organisation of learning resources and the classroom
  learning environment.
• Develop and foster the appropriate skills and social abilities
  to enable the optimum development of children, according to age, ability
  and aptitude.
• Link pupils’ knowledge to earlier learning and develop ways to
  encourage it further, and challenge and inspire pupils to help them
  deepen their knowledge and understanding.

Skills and Competencies
The prospect must demonstrate:

• Leadership and effective supervision skills
• Performance evaluation skills.
• Decision-making skills
• Time management skills.
• Team building skills.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills
• Effective verbal, listening and communication skills.
• Stress management skills
• Strong People management skills
• Excellent IT skills

Education and Experience

• Candidates must possess a minimum of Bachelor of Education Degree (BEd.).
• A postgraduate Diploma in Education for non-education degree holders will be an added advantage.
• A minimum of 5 years teaching experience in a good school environment.

How to Apply

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Job Title: Diction Tutor

Location: Lagos

Job Description

• The Diction Tutor will be responsible for helping students
  improve their style of speaking or writing as dependent upon choice of
  words, the accent, inflection, intonation, and speech-sound quality
  manifested by an individual speaker; or proper enunciation.
• The subject teacher will require strong subject knowledge and
  the ability to deliver constructive and informative lesson plans that
  will engage students ensuring the standards across all year groups are
  met.

Responsibilities

• She/he will develop schemes of work and lesson plans in line with curriculum objectives.
• Facilitate learning by establishing a relationship with pupils,
  and by their organisation of learning resources and the classroom
  learning environment.
• Develop and foster the appropriate skills and social abilities
  to enable the optimum development of children, according to age, ability
  and aptitude.
• Link pupils’ knowledge to earlier learning and develop ways to
  encourage it further, and challenge and inspire pupils to help them
  deepen their knowledge and understanding.

Skills and Competencies
The prospect must demonstrate:

• Leadership and effective supervision skills
• Performance evaluation skills.
• Decision-making skills
• Time management skills.
• Team building skills.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills
• Effective verbal, listening and communication skills.
• Stress management skills
• Strong People management skills
• Excellent IT skills

Education and Experience

• A good first degree in Education or English Language with at least 3 years of working experience as a Diction Teacher/Trainer
• A postgraduate Diploma in Education for non-education degree holders will be an added advantage.
• A minimum of 5 years teaching experience in a good school environment.

How to Apply
 
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Job Title: Bursar

Job Category: Senior Management / Board
Location: Nigeria
Industry: Education / Training

Job Description

• The Bursar shall be the Chief Financial Officer of the
  University and shall be responsible to the Vice-Chancellor for the
  day-to-day administration and control of the financial affairs of the
  University.
• He/She will be the Principal Officer of the University and,
  from time to time, provide expert advice on issues relating to
  investments, revenue generation, as well as disbursement of funds.

Responsibilities

• He/She shall advise the Council, Vice Chancellor, Deans and other officers on finance related matters.
• Develop, implement and assess a computerized and manual
  financial and accounting management system, procedure and control
  systems.
• Coordinate the development and update the University financial management plans.
• Ensure the execution of annual audit of the university’s accounts in an efficient manner.
• Monitor funds received from donors and other agencies to ensure
  that they are used for the specified projects and ensure required
  reports are submitted on time.
• Coordinate the preparation of periodic income and expenditure,
  balance sheet and cash flow estimates and consolidation when necessary.
• Scrutinize the University’s monthly income and expenditure and balance sheet variances against approved spending plan.
• He/She shall ensure that accurate records are maintained of all local and foreign assets and liabilities held by the University.
• Monthly monitoring of income and expenditure and balance sheet
  variance against the budgets and to ensure that they are rectified
• Monitor and ensure the efficient and effective management of
  the fixed assets, working capital, receivables and payables of the
  university.
• Monitoring treasury activities inducting cash flow projections and forecasts for prudence and variance.
• Monitor Capital expenditure on projects, make returns to
  relevant authorities and comply with due process and other financial
  regulations.
• Supervise and scrutinize the activities of the business ventures to be established by the University.
• Negotiating with financial and government institutions with regard to financial matters.
• Direct preparation of financial statements and ensure timely
  submission of the correct consolidated financial statement to the
  Council, Vice Chancellor and committees.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• He/she must have worked in a situation where he had to prove
  him or herself as capable of managing money against standard best
  accounting practices with a vision to build a new institution with
  minimal waste of funds and resources.
• It will also be required of the candidate to be involved with
  asset management and with set fund raising initiatives, to make the
  institution financially viable in a short timeframe.
• A high level of ICT Mastery and competency is also required for this position

Education and Qualification

• The candidate must have must have garnered at least fifteen
  (15) years relevant post-qualification experience with a minimum of
  eight (8) years at management level; Five (5) years’ experience in the
  University system
• Excellent credentials and professional training in financial management are requirements for this position.
• The candidate must possess a good University Degree with a
  minimum of Second Class (Honors) in Accounting or related disciplines.
• Preferred Candidate Must also be a fellow/member of any of the recognized professional bodies, like ICAN, ACCA
• Advanced qualifications in Financial Management is a primary requirement for this position.
• Qualifications in Asset Management and Financial Auditing can be advantageous.
• He/She must be ICT compliant and must be conversant with current trends in Financial Reporting-IFRS, IPSAS
• The Bursar must sign a Performance Contract and will be subjected to an annual Performance Appraisal.

How to Apply

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Job Title: Vice Chancellor

Location: Nigeria

Job Descriptions

• The Vice-Chancellor shall be the principal Chief Academic officer of the University and Chairman of the Senate.
• He/She will implement the policies of the University Council and
  to ensure that the University’s resources are used in ways that most
  effectively advance the approved mission and strategic plan of the
  University.

Responsibilities

• Provide academic and administrative leadership to the whole University.
• S/He shall provide Leadership and Direction to the University
  through policy foundation, development and implementation to ensure
  accountability and responsibility for efficient and effective compliance
  with the university Law, Statutes, rules regulations, policies and
  procedures.
• Exercise influence and advocacy on behalf of the University and
  its interests, through active engagement with external groups and
  individuals
• Lead development activities, including the reinforcement of the University’s reputation and scope.
• S/he shall by virtue of office be a member of the Council, the
  Senate, the Colleges, Schools, Institutes and any other authority of the
  university set up by the Senate and or any Board or Committee appointed
  by any of those bodies.
• S/He shall be the principal officer of the university
  responsible to the Governing council for the organisation and conduct of
  the business of the university.
• Lead the senior team of the Pro-Vice-Chancellors and the
  Registrar, personally monitoring their performance in pursuit of the
  University’s overall mission and for the fulfilment of policies
  established by the various governing and legislative bodies;
• Ensure that the governance and administration of the University
  achieve the University’s objectives in a timely, inclusive and
  purposeful way.
• Prepare annual estimates of income and expenditure in line with the provisions of the law and statutes of the university.
• Exercise leadership to secure a sustainable financial base
  sufficient to allow the delivery of the University’s mission, aims and
  objectives and
• Carry out ceremonial and civic duties.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Must have served in various roles in academic administration and other essential areas in a reputable university.
• Academic and research exposure and connection to international reputable universities will be an added advantage.
• A strong entrepreneurial sense, ability to lead and manage
  academic staff and other diverse categories of staff and students, based
  on positive moral values and interpersonal relationships are
  requirements for this position.
• A high level of ICT Mastery and competency is also required for this position

Education & Qualifications

• A doctorate degree (Ph.D.) is a prerequisite for this position
  and further qualifications in Management and/or Finances will be an
  advantage.
• He/she must have been a full professor for at least 10 years
  with a track record of research outputs and academic publications in
  accredited Journals.
• The Vice Chancellor must sign a Performance Contract and will be subjected to annual performance appraisal.

How to Apply

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