Head of School

Job Description

Our client is seeking a passionate, organized, and experienced Head of School to lead the operations of a reputable Crèche and Nursery School in Awoyaya. The ideal candidate will oversee school administration, manage staff, maintain strong relationships with parents, and ensure a nurturing learning environment for children.

Key Responsibilities

1. Relationship Management & Client Retention

- Interface with prospective parents and follow up to drive enrollment, retention, and referrals.

- Engage actively with the school’s parent community platform to coordinate and communicate school activities such as PTA meetings, fruit days, show & tell events, mid-term holidays, vaccinations, Christmas parties, family fun days, and graduation ceremonies.

- Handle complaints or concerns from parents and staff with professionalism, empathy, and maturity.

- Liaise with external stakeholders including Lagos State inspectors, marketers, vendors, and suppliers.

2. Staff Management

- Source and conduct preliminary interviews for new staff for management review.

- Manage the full recruitment process for school staff.

- Conduct regular staff meetings and internal engagement sessions.

- Ensure proper onboarding and induction of new employees, including communication of school policies, dress codes, and core values.

- Work with the Director to review and manage staff payroll.

- Supervise staff scheduling including bus runs, evening shifts for nannies, smiley duties, and prayer duties.

- Observe teaching methods and document staff performance for development and training.

- Oversee staff welfare and ensure a positive work environment.

3. Student Administration

- Coordinate and document the registration and onboarding process for pupils and parents.

- Prepare and maintain documentation of each pupil’s termly bill and ensure copies are properly filed.

Requirements

- Bachelor’s Degree in Education, Early Childhood Education, or a related field.

- Minimum of 3–5 years experience in a school leadership, administrative, or supervisory role.

- Strong leadership, communication, and people management skills.

- Experience managing parents, staff, and school operations.

- High level of organization, empathy, and professionalism.

- Must reside around Ajah, Awoyaya, Sangotedo, or nearby areas.

Benefits

Benefits

- ₦250,000 Net Monthly Salary

- ₦150,000 Annual Performance Bonus

- Opportunity to lead and grow within a nurturing educational environment.

Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Education, Early Childhood Education, or a related field. - Minimum of 3–5 years experience in a school leadership, administrative, or supervisory role. - Strong leadership, communication, and people management skills. - Experience managing parents, staff, and school operations. - High level of organization, empathy, and professionalism. - Must reside around Ajah, Awoyaya, Sangotedo, or nearby areas.