The Brainy Bairn School is an ultramodern international school located in West Legon, Accra. It is currently running two departments; preschool and primary, and now wishes to add on a secondary department in August, 2013. The school is, therefore, currently seeking to engage the services of a highly qualified, dynamic and visionary leader to head this department.

Duties:
The successful Head will be responsible for the following duties:

•  The academic leadership and administration of the Secondary School.
•  Leading and inspiring a team of excellent, experienced and innovative teachers in the use of modern pedagogical teaching practices.
•  Organizing professional development workshops for staff.
•  All other duties that are commensurate with the role of a head.

Qualification Required & Experience

Applicants must have all/most of the following qualifications and experience:

•  A minimum of a Masters Degree in Education /or higher from a recognized university.
•  A Professional teaching certificate from a recognized institution.
•  Some leadership experience as a Head / Deputy Head of a school, Curriculum Programme Coordinator, or Head of Department in an International School with a minimum of three years’ experience.
•  Must also have at least five (5) years post qualification teaching experience in an international school.
•  Must have an up-to-date knowledge of the British Curriculum and be well-versed in how the IGCSE/IB/A’Level system runs.
•  Must be aged between 40-50 years.

Qualities
The following qualities are highly desirable:

•  Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
•  Must be internationally-minded and should be able to interact and communicate with a culturally diverse staff, students and parents/guardians.
•  Should possess excellent inter-personal skills and the ability to work effectively and collaboratively with teachers and the school management team.
•  Should have a strong commitment to the well-being and interests of students.

Location: Legon, Accra

How To Apply For The Job

All interested applicants should e-mail the following to the school to jobs@brainybairn.edu.gh by Friday, 31st May, 2013.

•  Detailed and up-to-date curriculum vitae.
•  A cover letter.
•  Scanned copies of academic degree qualifications, and IGCSE/IB/A’Level Professional Development certificates.
•  Contact details of two referees who have played supervisory roles in the applicant’s most recent place of work.

Closing Date: 31 May, 2013