School Principal

About the Role

Rainbow Educational Services Limited (RESL) is a leading education management company in Nigeria operating esteemed K-12 institutions, including Pampers Private School and Rainbow College. We are currently seeking a visionary and dynamic School Principal to provide exceptional strategic leadership and oversee the effective day-to-day operations of our school, ensuring the highest standards of holistic student development and academic achievement.

• Provide strategic leadership and oversee the effective day-to-day management of the school.
• Drive academic excellence through effective implementation and monitoring of both Nigerian and Cambridge curricula.
• Supervise teaching and learning, monitor student progress, and ensure continuous improvement in academic outcomes.
• Lead, motivate, and evaluate teaching and non-teaching staff, including Heads of Departments, to promote high performance standards.
• Oversee the preparation of academic timetables, schemes of work, lesson plans, assessments, and examinations.
• Ensure accurate maintenance of academic records, staff and student attendance, and statutory documentation.
• Maintain high standards of student discipline, safeguarding, welfare, and pastoral care.
• Ensure compliance with relevant education regulations, examination-body requirements, and internal school policies.
• Build and sustain strong, collaborative relationships with parents, staff, management, and external stakeholders.
• Prepare comprehensive regular reports on academic performance, staff effectiveness, and overall school operations.
• Promote extracurricular activities, academic competitions, and initiatives that enhance the school's reputation.

• Bachelor's degree in Education (B.Ed.) or a relevant bachelor's degree with a recognized postgraduate qualification in Education.
• Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience in the education sector, with substantial experience in senior school leadership.
• Proven leadership experience in a Principal, Vice Principal, Deputy Head, or comparable senior management role.
• Demonstrable expertise in curriculum management, staff supervision, academic planning, and school administration.
• Strong working knowledge of the Cambridge curriculum and Nigerian external examination systems.
• Valid Teachers Registration Council of Nigeria (TRCN) registration and certification.
• Postgraduate qualification in Educational Leadership, Educational Management, or a related field is an added advantage.
• Sound knowledge of education regulations, child safeguarding, and school quality assurance standards.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite and modern school management systems.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, interpersonal, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

• Competitive salary and compensation package aligned with industry standards.
• Opportunities for continuous professional development and career advancement.
• A supportive, vibrant, and mission-driven work environment dedicated to academic excellence.
• Health insurance and other staff welfare benefits.

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