High School Principal

Our client is a private secondary school offering the 8-4-4 curriculum. The school offers a place where young people can pursue academic excellence together with human and spiritual maturity.

The vision of the school is to form responsible citizens through education with a firm Christian foundation. The School Principal will be responsible for all the operations of the school. He/she will ensure that the school’s vision and objectives are met and the school is run effectively for the achievement of academic excellence. The position requires a strategic team leader with talent, knowledge, skills and attitude for the production of all rounded students.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Guiding and supervising curriculum implementation and ensuring compliance with government policies in education.
• Developing and maintaining high standards of discipline among students and staff.
• Facilitating mentorship, induction and desirable capacity building programs for the staff.
• Facilitating supervision and appraisal of staff and preparing regular appraisal reports on staff performance.
• Timely preparation and presentation of School Budget for approval by the Board of Directors and monitoring expenditure.
• Maintaining proper records of all meetings, policies and other relevant documents.
• Drive innovation, marketing and publicity; ensuring that the school maintains high standards in every front
• Perform administrative work on the day to day running of the school.
• Carrying out all other duties as may be prescribed by the Board from time to time

Requirements:   

The person eligible for appointment should possess the following attributes:

• Applicants must be holders of a Bachelors’ degree in Education (or any other degree with a masters or postgraduate diploma in education).
• Be registered by Teachers Service Commission
• Have at least 3 years’ experience in a senior management position: – Deputy Principal or Principal in a Secondary school
• Be Computer Literate
• Have Sound Leadership, Planning, Organizational and Report writing skills
• Have a proven capacity to initiate the development of the school in all aspects including academic and co- curricular activities.
• Demonstrate an ability to be innovative and transformative in the growth and development of the school.
• He/She must have strong interpersonal skills together with excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Terms of Employment:

• I year Renewable Contract
• Probation period for the first 3 Months

Application:

Interested candidates WHO FULLY MEET the above criteria should send their applications to Human Resources Manager along with a detailed Curriculum Vitae and copies of both academic and professional certificates, stating their current position, three (3) professional referees, current, and expected salary and their daytime contacts addressed to: Human Resource Manager.

The Closing date for receiving applications will be 30th May 2015.

Koinonia Community is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers all applicants on the basis of merit without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status or disability.