Principal

Responsibilities:

Leadership and Management:

• Provide visionary leadership for the Secondary School (Years 7–12), fostering a culture of academic excellence, intellectual curiosity, and continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with the Head of School and the Senior Leadership Team to ensure strategic alignment with the School’s vision, mission, and values.
• Contribute to the whole-school strategic development plan, owning the Secondary School’s contribution to school wideper formance indicators.
• Lead, mentor, and evaluate Secondary School staff, providing regular feedback to drive professional growth and uphold high standards of teaching and conduct.
• Serve as a role model to students and staff and as a key point of contact for parents and the wider School community.

Curriculum and Academic Development:

• Oversee the effective implementation of the British National Curriculum across Key Stages 3 and 4, including IGCSE at the end of Year 11.
• Lead the delivery of the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) programme at senior level, ensuring full compliance with Ontario Ministry of Education requirements, including the 30−credit framework, 40 hours of community involvement, and the Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test (OSSLT) or equivalent literacy requirement.
• Ensure meaningful integration of Nigerian curriculum components and preparation for WAEC, NECO, and other applicable national assessments.
• Maintain strong working relationships with Cambridge Assessment International Education, Edexcel/Pearson, the Ontario Ministry of Education, and Nigerian examination bodies.
• Drive curriculum development to meet the needs of all learners, integrating evidence-informed teaching practices and contemporary pedagogy.
• Lead the planning, assessment, and reporting cycle, using academic data to monitor progress, drive interventions, and inform school improvement.

Student-Centred Culture and Pastoral Care:

• Champion a student-first approach aligned with the School’s commitment to holistic education and personal well-being.
• Oversee the pastoral care programme, ensuring a safe, inclusive, and supportive environment for every Secondary student.
• Supervise student discipline procedures and implement positive behaviour frameworks acrossYears 7–12.
• Lead the university and careers counselling function for OSSD graduates, supporting student transition to Canadian, British, American, and Nigerian universities.
• Implement and uphold safeguarding and child protection policies aligned with UK “Keeping Children Safe in Education” (KCSIE) standards and applicable Nigerian law.

Staff Leadership and Professional Development:

• Lead the recruitment, onboarding, and retention of high-calibre Secondary teaching and support staff.
• Conduct regular classroom observations and structured performance appraisals.
• Implement and oversee continuous professional development (CPD), particularly in OSSD methodology and British curriculum best practice.
• Foster a collaborative, professional, and motivated workplace culture within the Secondary School.

Parent and Community Engagement:

• Build and maintain strong relationships with parents through regular communication, parent-teacher conferences, information evenings, and individual meetings as required.
• Serve as a senior representative of the School at community, alumni, and accreditation events.
• Support school marketing and admissions efforts to enhance the Secondary School’s profile and maintain healthy enrolment.

Operational and Administrative Duties:

• Oversee the day-to-day operations of the Secondary School, including timetabling, supervision rotas, resource allocation, and facilities.
• Develop and manage the Secondary School budget in collaboration with the Head of School and Business Manager.
• Ensure adherence to school policies, statutory regulations, and accreditation requirements.
• Direct extracurricular, intramural, and house programmes within the Secondary School.
• Provide cover and leadership continuity in the absence of the Head of School where requested.

Other Duties:

• Serve as an active member of the Senior Leadership Team
• Assist in organising school ceremonies, leadership initiatives, and accreditation visits.
• Perform such other duties as may reasonably be assigned by the Head of School.

Requirements:

• A degree in the relevant subject plus a recognised teaching qualification (B.Ed, PGCE, PGDE, or equivalent)
• Master’s degree in Education, Educational Leadership, or a related field (preferred).
• Minimum of 5 - 7 years’ teaching experience, with at least 3 years in a senior secondary school leadership role (Principal, Vice-Principal, Deputy Head, or Head of Senior School).
• Proven experience delivering the British National Curriculum at secondary level, including IGCSE.
• Working knowledge of, or direct experience with, the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) framework, including credit accumulation, OSSLT, and community involvement requirements.
• Demonstrated ability to lead in a multicultural, multi-curriculum environment.
• Strong understanding of university options and admissions processes across Canada, the United Kingdom, the United States, and Nigeria.
• Experience in curriculum leadership, teacher mentorship, and student assessment.
• Working knowledge of safeguarding standards (KCSIE-aligned) and applicable Nigerian regulatory frameworks.
• Exceptional written and oral communication skills.
• Familiarity with Nigerian curriculum and assessment bodies (WAEC, NECO).
• Prior experience in West Africa or other emerging-markets international school contexts.

Personal Attributes:

• Inspiring, inclusive,and emotionally intelligent leader.
• Strategic thinker with strong execution and operational discipline.
• Deep personal commitment to academic rigour and holistic student development.
• Culturally sensitive, adaptable, and resilient.
• Unimpeachable integrity and ethical standards.
• Visionary leader able to balance tradition with innovation.