Jobs in Lagos for a Head of School in a Montessori School

WorkSpace Global Consulting - The Montessori School is dedicated to the Montessori philosophy and is strongly invested in creating a unique, student-centered learning environment and helping
families nurture respectful, responsible, and resourceful children. Founded in 1972, The Montessori School is a non-profit, private education institution for preschool and elementary children ages 3-12.

We are recruiting to fill the position of:

Job Title: Head of School

Location: Lagos
Type of Position: Full-time, year-round, exempt status
Suggested Start Date: January 2016
Reports To: The Board of Directors

Description
Our client, The Montessori School, a top notch private school with Christian values within Ikotun/Alimosho LG Seeking: Skilled and dynamic leader to serve as Head of School. The ideal candidate will be a Montessori-trained with jollysonic experience in educational and administrative leader, dedicated to fostering a positive and collaborative school community with a passionate commitment to the authentic Montessori philosophy and methods. This leader will be an excellent communicator and a skilled decision-maker, possess strong business acumen, and will partner with the Board of Directors to create and implement a strategic plan and long-term vision for the school.

Position Summary

• The Head of School is responsible for promoting the Montessori educational philosophy and ideals, while insuring that the school’s mission, vision and goals are effectively implemented.
• The Head of School leads the school both internally and externally, and oversees the day-to-day operations, working collaboratively with the Board of Directors, staff, students, families, alumni and greater community.

• Support, provide oversight, monitor and evaluate quality implementation of Montessori pedagogy, curriculum, and programs
• Support and mentor all staff
• Model and sustain a culture of giving, volunteerism, global awareness and citizenship at the school
• Represent the school at community and professional events
• Cultivate effective relationships with all constituents of the school
• Work directly with the Business Manager and the Director of Education to create a compelling culture which attracts, keeps, and motivates a diverse staff of top quality people

• Execute efficient management of the school, with regard to educational philosophy and fiscal responsibility
• Prepare, understand and analyze nonprofit financial documents along with the Business Manager
• Oversee annual performance reviews for all staff
• Effectively assess and mitigate risks that could impact the school
• Generate, analyze, and report data to support continuous process improvement for the school
• Ensure that the school meets all regulatory requirements and pursues the highest level of quality educational standards
• Drive enrollment and student retention in all programs

• Serve as chief development agent to plan, identify, cultivate, solicit, and secure funding resources to help the school fulfill its mission and strategic objectives
• Actively promote the capital campaign to expand and enhance facilities
• Monitor, report and evaluate resource and fund development outcomes

• Cultivate and maintain effective, constructive communication with the Board of Directors and staff
• Oversee effective marketing, communications, and outreach through web, print, and social media to maintain and increase the school’s visibility
• Communicate achievements, progress, and milestones to the school community
• Oversee all internal school communications to foster an atmosphere of team building and inclusiveness

• Dedication to the practice of the Montessori educational philosophy
• Master's Degree preferred
• Demonstrated leadership qualities
• Excellent communication skills
• Fund development experience preferred
• Montessori training, AMI or AMS
• Independent school administration experience
• Coursework in Early Childhood Education or Child Development

• Jollysonic experience
• Very sound English language skills
• Proximity to the school location