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Head of School

JOB SUMMARY

Company Human Capital...
Industry Human Resourc...
Category Education
Location Dome,Bortiano...
Job Status Full-time
Salary GH¢ 
Education HND / Degree
Experience N/A
Job Expires Nov 13, 2017
Contact ...
 

Job Description

  • Assigned School:  Dome/Bortianor/Lashibi
  • Reporting to:      CEO/Principal
  • Key Internal Relationships:    CEO, Principal, Finance Manager, teachers, security officers, kitchen staff, cleaning staff, etc.
  • Key External Relationships:    GES and other regulatory officers, PTA Executives, parents, community     leaders, etc.

General Purpose:

  • To manage the day-to-day operation of the school by implementing decisions of the board, managing and meeting regulators’ expectations, superintending over the activities and interactions of teachers and other staff as well as students, managing other stakeholder relationships, protecting and maintaining school property and in general terms working towards promoting the interests and integrity of the school.

Main Job Tasks and Responsibilities:
General Management

  • Ensure that attendance policy is observed by staff and students and the required records kept;
  • Maintain appropriate school records such as admission registers, log books, attendance registers, complaints log books, etc;
  • Ensure proper maintenance of school facilities;
  • Manage logistics and supplies to ensure availability and avoid misuse;
  • Ensure that all statutory and regulatory requirements (including renewals) are met and in good time;
  • Ensure the security of the premises, staff and students (including on buses) at all times.

Teacher, Student And Parent Management

  • Establish and enforce a system of rules that ensures professional conduct for staff;
  • Put together and implement a program of training and personal development for staff, especially teachers;
  • Ensure close supervision and monitoring of students’ performance and implement a remedial program where necessary;
  • Establish channels of communication with parents and ensure regular relay of information.

School Performance, Curriculum And Supervision

  • Ensure proper preparation of schemes of work, exercises, and efficient classroom delivery;
  • Manage the school’s curriculum and ensure availability of relevant textbooks and reference books at all times;
  • Closely supervise classroom delivery and ensure expected standards are met by teachers;
  • Prepare a termly – or yearly plan for co-curricular activities and ensure it is followed;

Financial Management And Control

  • Liaise with the Finance Department to prepare accurate termly or yearly estimates;
  • Ensure prompt collection of fees in line with the school’s payment policy;
  • Manage expenditure judiciously and ensure proper accountability of same.

Reporting

  • Ensure accurate and regular reports are prepared and forwarded covering the following: facilities, customer feedback and complaints, curriculum performance, operational, staff appraisal and PTA.

Required Skills or Experience

Key Competencies:

  • self motivation
  • high energy level
  • verbal and written communication skills
  • attention to detail
  • high work standards
  • problem solving skills
  • decision making skills
  • organizing and planning skills
  • learning orientation
  • critical thinking skills
  • stress tolerance
  • flexibility
  • adaptability
  • initiative

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