School Principal

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced, dynamic, and results-driven School Principal to provide strong academic, administrative, and strategic leadership for a reputable school in Imo State.
The ideal candidate must have proven experience working within a British Curriculum school environment and the ability to lead teaching and non-teaching staff while maintaining high standards of academic excellence, student welfare, discipline, and school operations.
Key Responsibilities
Academic & Curriculum Leadership:

Provide strategic leadership for teaching and learning across the school.
Ensure effective implementation and continuous improvement of the British Curriculum.
Monitor lesson delivery, assessment, student performance, and academic outcomes.
Establish academic targets and implement strategies to improve student achievement.
Promote innovative and effective teaching and learning practices.
Ensure appropriate preparation for relevant internal and external examinations.
Staff Leadership & Development:

Lead, supervise, mentor, and evaluate teaching and non-teaching staff.
Set clear performance expectations and monitor staff performance.
Coordinate staff meetings, training, professional development, and performance reviews.
Foster a collaborative, disciplined, and high-performing school culture.
Participate in recruitment and onboarding of academic and support staff.
School Administration & Operations:

Oversee the day-to-day academic and administrative operations of the school.
Ensure school policies, procedures, and standards are consistently implemented.
Maintain effective systems for attendance, student records, assessments, and reporting.
Work with management on budgeting, resource allocation, facilities, and school improvement initiatives.
Ensure compliance with relevant educational regulations and standards.
Student Welfare & Safeguarding:

Promote a safe, inclusive, disciplined, and supportive learning environment.
Oversee student welfare, behaviour management, and disciplinary procedures.
Ensure appropriate safeguarding and child-protection practices are maintained.
Encourage students’ academic, social, emotional, and character development.
Parent & Stakeholder Relations

– Build strong relationships with parents, guardians, staff, and other stakeholders.
– Handle parent concerns professionally and promptly.
– Represent the school at relevant meetings, events, and external engagements.
– Support the school’s admissions, retention, reputation, and growth objectives.
Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Education, Educational Management, or a related field.
Master’s degree or relevant professional qualification is an added advantage.
Minimum of 8–10 years’ experience in education, with at least 4–5 years in a senior leadership position.
Proven experience managing or leading a British Curriculum school.
Strong understanding of British Curriculum standards, assessment, and teaching practices.
Demonstrated experience managing teaching and non-teaching staff.
Strong knowledge of school administration, student welfare, and safeguarding.
Excellent leadership, communication, organisation, and problem-solving skills.
High level of integrity, professionalism, emotional intelligence, and discretion.
TRCN registration or relevant educational leadership certification is an added advantage.
Ideal Candidate:

The successful candidate should be a confident educational leader who can lead people, improve academic outcomes, maintain discipline, and drive the overall growth of the school.