Job Description

Applications are invited for the position of Principal of Bagabaga College of Education, Tamale.

The Position

• The College Principal is the chief academic,  administrative and disciplinary officer and is accountable to the Governing Council of the College.
• The Principal is responsible for ensuring that decisions of the Council are implemented.
• The Principal has authority over all staff and students of the College subject to the Unified Statutes of Colleges of Education.
• The Principal should be capable of meeting challenges posed by the transition of the College to tertiary status,

The Principal is responsible for:

• The assignment of staff subject to the provisions of the Harmonized Statutes of Colleges of Education
• The discipline and supervision of staff and students
• The preparation of the annual estimates of income and expenditure for consideration by Council
• Ensuring that Council is provided on a regular basis, all relevant reports including reports of committees of Council.

Required Skills or Experience

• Must be of unblemished character and must have a high degree of personal integrity
• Must be a distinguished master, teacher and scholar
• Must have a relevant Masters degree with Education component.A research-based Masters degree with Education component is an added advantage
• Must not be below the rank of Senior Lecturer or Deputy Director (GES),
• Relevant experience at the tertiary education level is an added advantage
• Must have relevant  senior management experience
• Must have proven leadership skills and must be a team player,
• Must have the ability to inspire confidence and motivate staff,
• Must be able to complete a four-year term before attaining the compulsory retirement age of sixty (60),