Head Teacher

Job summary

We are seeking a smart, experienced, and teachable Head Teacher to provide academic, administrative, and instructional leadership within the school. The ideal candidate should have strong leadership, classroom management, communication, and organisational skills, with a commitment to maintaining high academic and professional standards.

Min Qualification: Degree Experience Level: Mid level Experience Length: 3 years Language Requirement: English Working Hours: Full Time - 8 to 5 Applicant Location: Port Harcourt & Rivers State, Nigeria

Job descriptions & requirements

Responsibilities:

• Provide academic and administrative leadership for the school.
• Supervise teachers and support staff to ensure effective performance and professional conduct. Coordinate lesson planning, curriculum implementation, and instructional activities.
• Monitor teaching quality and ensure lessons are delivered effectively.
• Observe classroom activities and provide constructive feedback to teachers.
• Develop and maintain academic schedules, lesson timetables, and school calendars.
• Monitor student attendance, academic performance, behaviour, and overall development.
• Review students’ assessments, progress reports, and academic records.
• Identify learning gaps and coordinate appropriate support for students.
• Maintain discipline and promote a safe, respectful, and positive learning environment.
• Ensure compliance with school policies, procedures, and academic standards.
• Coordinate staff meetings, training, and professional development activities.
• Communicate effectively with parents regarding student progress, behaviour, and school activities. Handle parent enquiries and resolve academic or administrative concerns professionally.
• Support admissions, orientation, examinations, school events, and other key activities.
• Maintain accurate academic, staff, and administrative records.
• Prepare regular reports on academic performance, staff activities, and school operations.
• Work closely with school management to implement improvement plans and achieve school objectives.
• Promote teamwork, accountability, continuous improvement, and a strong school culture.

Requirements:

• Minimum qualification of a BSc.
• 3 years of previous experience in a similar role.