Head of School - Arcade British International Academy, Kaduna Campus

The opportunity

Help establish a new campus with safe, reliable systems, a prepared workforce and strong teaching from the first day.

Role Priority:

Establish a launch readiness register, staffing structure, students, learners and family mobilisation, school branding, marketing and visibility, curriculum maps, induction programme and opening-day rehearsal.

What you will deliver

Lead the campus improvement and safeguarding agenda, with named owners and board reporting.

Lead initial marketing programme, learners and family mobilisation and ensure school visibility.

Set curriculum, assessment and observation standards across phases; evaluate pupil progress and inclusion.

Manage staffing, delegated budgets, parent communication and operational risk; escalate matters beyond authority.

Purpose and accountability

Help establish a new campus with safe, reliable systems, a prepared workforce and strong teaching from the first day.

Reports to: Executive Director.

Direct reports: Deputy Heads and campus function leads.

Campus priority: Establish a launch readiness register,mobilise students and founding families, staffing structure, curriculum maps, induction programme and opening-day rehearsal.

Main responsibilities

Lead the campus improvement and safeguarding agenda, with named owners and board reporting.

Lead initial marketing programme, learners and family mobilisation and ensure school visibility.

Set curriculum, assessment and observation standards across phases; evaluate pupil progress and inclusion.

Manage staffing, delegated budgets, parent communication and operational risk; escalate matters beyond authority.

Chair performance reviews and develop middle leaders using documented evidence.

Maintain accurate records, cooperate with colleagues and report risks and safeguarding concerns through the Academy procedures.

Authority and working relationships

Work within delegated budgets, policies and professional competence. Obtain approval for commitments outside authority. Liaise with the Head of School, safeguarding lead and relevant campus teams.

Essential person specification

Relevant degree and recognised teaching qualification; verified TRCN registration and current licence for teaching duties; evidence of successful whole-school leadership.

Demonstrated competence in school improvement, curriculum quality, financial stewardship, staff development and safeguarding oversight.

Evidence of reliable conduct, respectful boundaries, confidentiality, accurate communication and role-relevant impact.

Desirable evidence

Relevant further professional development, use of appropriate digital tools and experience improving a comparable school or service. These do not replace essential criteria.

Who should apply

Relevant degree and recognised teaching qualification; verified TRCN registration and current licence for teaching duties; evidence of successful whole-school leadership.

Evidence sought:

School improvement, curriculum quality, students mobilisation and enrollment success, financial stewardship, staff development and safeguarding oversight.

Assessment and submission

Leadership case: identify the three highest risks, allocate owners and resources, and define evidence of improvement.

The Academy is committed to safeguarding children. Shortlisted candidates complete structured interviews, role-relevant practical assessments, verified references and safeguarding checks. Appointment depends on satisfactory checks and required credentials.

Minimum qualifications

MBA/MSc/MA

How to apply

A detailed CV covering qualifications, full employment dates, responsibilities, professional development and relevant competencies; explain gaps.

An evidence-based impact report stating the starting position, personal actions, measurable outcomes and how results can be verified. Protect former employers and pupils by anonymising evidence.

Present or most recent employer, job title, employment dates and current or most recent responsibilities.

Expected monthly gross remuneration in naira, with significant benefits or conditions listed separately.

An institutional value proposition setting out contributions, priorities and intended achievements for the first 90 days and first academic year.

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