Head of School

Lagos · On-site

About this role

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.


Application:
Qualified candidates should send their CVs to [email protected]

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
- ₦200,000 Net Monthly Salary
- ₦15,000 Monthly Allowance
- ₦150,000 Annual Performance Bonus
- Opportunity to lead and grow within a nurturing educational environment.

Application:
Qualified candidates should send their CVs to [email protected]

Company at a glance

TheJobMag.com is a specialist firm dedicated to the building the capacity of young professionals and companies. We strongly believe that an organisation is only as good as its people. The peculiarities of entrepreneurship can sometimes derail business owners to shift focus from their most important assets - their people. It could also cause them to be less thorough with their processes. We support these businesses by helping them refocus on their personnel. In the process, the people will be empowered to deliver on their business objectives and advance the company's vision.

JobMag was birthed in 2010 and has been providing varied human and corporate capacity Development solutions across different sectors ever since. Our strength lies in the principles of Value Derivation, Simplicity of Solutions and Practicality.

Founded2010
Team Size2-10 employees
WorkspaceOn-site
IndustryHuman Resources
Location
Lagos, Lagos State, Nigeria
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Top Benefits

  • Net Monthly Salary
  • Monthly Allowance
  • Annual Performance Bonus
  • Opportunity to lead and grow within a nurturing educational environment

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