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JOB SUMMARY

Company Confidential
Industry Education
Category Education
Location Legon
Job Status Full-time
Salary GH¢ 
Education Master’...
Experience N/A
Job Expires Oct 26, 2016
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Job Description

An international Christian school located in Accra –Ghana, West Africa is seeking to employ a qualified Principal to oversee the academic development and growth of the school. The school runs the British National Curriculum and prepares children from preschool through to secondary school to sit the CIE IGCSE and A’ Level examinations. The school turned seven (7) years in January 2016. 

The purpose of the position of principal is to serve as the chief administrator of the school. The main role of this position is in developing and implementing curriculum, policies, programs, and budgets in a manner that promotes the educational development of each student as well as the professional development of each staff member leading to a holistic growth of the school. 

Duties and Responsibilities
The principal shall be responsible for the following, among others:

  • Oversee the work of the three heads of departments namely the head of preschool, primary and secondary school. 
  • Be responsible for the general administration of the school. 
  • Develop activities which facilitate the professional growth of all staff and enhance the quality of teaching and learning. 
  • Implement the existing curriculum to the letter while paying attention to extra-curricular and athletic programs of the school. 
  • Develop a strong school-parent relationship and foster a homely atmosphere throughout the school environment. 
  • Develop a strong ethos for discipline and foster Christian principles in the students. 
  • All other duties that are commensurate with a school principal. 

Required Skills or Experience

The suitable candidate must have all / most of the following qualifications and experience:

  • A minimum of a Master’s Degree in Education or higher from a recognized university. 
  • Must hold a professional teaching certificate from a recognized institution. 
  • Must have extensive experience in the British National Curriculum and must have taught in all departments; that is preschool, primary and secondary school. 
  • Must have held a position in management / administration of a school for at least five years. 
  • Must have experience in handling schools in Africa and other parts of the world aside his or her home country. 
  • Must be aged between 50 and 60 years. 
  • Internationally diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.

Qualities
The following qualities are highly desirable:

  • Must be a Christian. 
  • Should possess excellent communication skills, both oral and written. 
  • Must be internationally-minded and should be able to interact and communicate with a culturally diverse staff, students and parents/guardians. 
  • Should possess excellent interpersonal skills and have the ability to work effectively with teachers. 

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