School Administrator at Danbo International School

Danbo International Schools is a comprehensive day &boarding school based in Kaduna, Nigeria. We are committed to a broad and balanced curriculum and aim to use excellent teaching & learning practices to build quality, fairness and success for our students for the long term. With an excellent academic record, we believe in educating the whole child.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: School Administrator

Location: Kaduna

About the role

Responsible for the operation and instructional leadership at Danbo International Schools, the School Administrator will facilitate the development, implementation, and stewardship of the vision of teaching & learning, that is shared and supported by all stakeholders.
You will advocate, nurture, and sustain a school culture and instructional program conducive to student learning and staff professional growth. A culture that strengthens the entire school community and maintains an effective partnership with parents and carers to support and improve pupils’/students’ achievement and personal development. You will ensure management of the organization, operation, and resources for a safe, efficient, and effective learning environment.
Supported by various Head of Schools, you will collaborate and work in a quality assurance capacity, to ensure the quality of the services at Danbo International Schools and drive the centre of excellence in education, which positions Danbo International School as the first choice educator in Nigerian

About the Person

You are a School Administrator with more than 10 years of experience within an international school setting.
You have an excellent understanding of pedagogy strategies that the support first class/international teaching and learning activities.
You have experience in a blended curriculum setting and can drive excellent teaching and learning practices in the British Curriculum. You are an excellent Leader, resilient and possess exceptional interpersonal skills.
A proactive and a self-organized individual with the ability to multitask. You will have good attention to detail. You have excellent IT skills and have a good understanding of the use of Technolgy in education. You also have an interest in driving pastoral activities and educating the whole child. You are a business-minded and professional executive and ready to act as a change agent within a well-established school with multi academies.

Required Experiences and Capabilities

Bachelors Degree in Education
10 – 15 Experience as a School Administrator in an International school settings
Experience in a blended curriculum, especially British curriculum
Leadership and management experience in a school
Involvement in school self-evaluation and development planning
Line management experience, understanding the need for performance management and CPD
Experience of developing a high-quality learning environment through high expectations of pupil behaviours
Substantial experience of data analysis and target setting to ensure excellent outcomes
Curriculum design and management, including the application of Curriculum Led Financial Planning
Experience of child safeguarding and successful use of measures that promote and ensure the safeguarding of children
Prepared to learn from, and share new experiences, and take responsibility for their own continuing professional development
Effective communication and interpersonal skills
Knowledge of effective leadership models and organisational structures
Knowledge of stakeholder and community engagement strategies
Ability to think strategically to form and communicate a vision and inspire others
Ability to build effective working relationships to inspire, challenge, motivate and empower others to achieve excellent outcomes
Build capacity and achieve sustainability
Celebrate achievement and acknowledge excellence