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Head Teacher Job at Ikoyi Nursery School, May 1st 2015
Ikoyi Nursery School requires the services of a qualified and experienced candidate for the position of
Job Title: Head Teacher
General PurposeThe
Head Teacher will be responsible for creating academic policies,
managing all teaching staff, developing the curriculum, and overseeing
the school's daily operations.
Main Tasks and Responsibilities
- Monitor and support instructional activities, participate in and
provide staff development, have deep knowledge of British curriculum and
standards, evaluate and guide the instructional practices of teachers
- Collaborate with teachers to plan instructional activities and
lessons, which promote developmentally appropriate student learning
- Report to the School Committee on a monthly basis without encouraging the need for micromanagement
- Work closely with the Administrator to ensure that the school runs efficiently
- Promote the positive image of the school
- Oversee and formally evaluate the curriculum and the instruction of the teaching staff
- Communicate the vision of the school to all stakeholders, be an
active listener, maintain cooperative professional relationships,
provide opportunities for two way communication between school and
parent community
- Create list of all necessary instructional equipment and supplies and provide to Committee for approval
- Provide leadership and management of faculty and staff - train and
evaluate all staff members, motivate, and provide a positive work
environment
- Handle all academic parent inquiries with professionalism and confidence
Education and Experience
- A Bachelor's degree in early childhood education with a specific understanding of the British curriculum
- Minimum of 5 years of experience working for a nursery school teaching the British curriculum
- Experience in education management is strongly referred.
- Early years foundation stage (required)
- A master's degree in early childhood education or education administration (preferred)
Key Competencies
- Ability to mentor and lead teaching staff
- Ability to ensure that the British curriculum is properly adhered to within the classroom
- Ability to work independently and make critical leadership management decisions necessary for the school to function and grow
- High degree of confidence to manage teaching staff and parent community
- Ability to work well with parents and manage parent relationships
- Critical thinking skills
- Innovative approach to education
How to Apply
Interested and suitably qualified candidates are required to forward their CVs to:
[email protected] not later than 1 week from the date of this publication. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
