Principal (British International Secondary School)

Vacancy: Principal (British International Secondary School)

Location: Ikeja Lagos

Position Summary

The Principal of the Secondary School is the instructional leader and senior executive responsible for the day-to-day academic pastoral and operational direction of the Secondary School (Years 712). Reporting to the Head of School the Principal drives academic excellence across the dual British/Nigerian curriculum and the OSSD pathway leads the Secondary teaching and support staff oversees the pastoral and behavioural framework and ensures every Secondary student is prepared for successful transition to higher education and adult life.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership and Management

• Provide visionary leadership for the Secondary School (Years 712) fostering a culture of academic excellence intellectual curiosity and continuous improvement.
  
• Collaborate with the Head of School and the Senior Leadership Team to ensure strategic alignment with the Schools vision mission and values.
  
• Contribute to the whole-school strategic development plan owning the Secondary Schools contribution to school wideper formance indicators.
  
• Lead mentor and evaluate Secondary School staff providing regular feedback to drive professional growth and uphold high standards of teaching and conduct.
  
• Serve as a role model to students and staff and as a key point of contact for parents and the wider School community.
  

Curriculum and Academic Development

• Oversee the effective implementation of the British National Curriculum across Key Stages 3 and 4 including IGCSE at the end of Year 11.
  
• Lead the delivery of the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) programme at senior level ensuring full compliance with Ontario Ministry of Education requirements including the 30credit framework 40 hours of community involvement and the Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test (OSSLT) or equivalent literacy requirement.
  
• Ensure meaningful integration of Nigerian curriculum components and preparation for WAEC NECO and other applicable national assessments.
  
• Maintain strong working relationships with Cambridge Assessment International Education Edexcel/Pearson the Ontario Ministry of Education and Nigerian examination bodies.
  
• Drive curriculum development to meet the needs of all learners integrating evidence-informed teaching practices and contemporary pedagogy.
  
• Lead the planning assessment and reporting cycle using academic data to monitor progress drive interventions and inform school improvement.
  

Student-Centred Culture and Pastoral Care

• Champion a student-first approach aligned with the Schools commitment to holistic education and personal well-being.
  
• Oversee the pastoral care programme ensuring a safe inclusive and supportive environment for every Secondary student.
  
• Supervise student discipline procedures and implement positive behaviour frameworks acrossYears 712.
  
• Lead the university and careers counselling function for OSSD graduates supporting student transition to Canadian British American and Nigerian universities.
  
• Implement and uphold safeguarding and child protection policies aligned with UK Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) standards and applicable Nigerian law.
  

Staff Leadership and Professional Development

• Lead the recruitment onboarding and retention of high-calibre Secondary teaching and support staff.
  
• Conduct regular classroom observations and structured performance appraisals.
  
• Implement and oversee continuous professional development (CPD) particularly in OSSD methodology and British curriculum best practice.
  
• Foster a collaborative professional and motivated workplace culture within the Secondary School.
  

Parent and Community Engagement

• Build and maintain strong relationships with parents through regular communication parent-teacher conferences information evenings and individual meetings as required.
  
• Serve as a senior representative of the School at community alumni and accreditation events.
  
• Support school marketing and admissions efforts to enhance the Secondary Schools profile and maintain healthy enrolment.
  

Operational and Administrative Duties

• Oversee the day-to-day operations of the Secondary School including timetabling supervision rotas resource allocation and facilities.
  
• Develop and manage the Secondary School budget in collaboration with the Head of School and Business Manager.
  
• Ensure adherence to school policies statutory regulations and accreditation requirements.
  
• Direct extracurricular intramural and house programmes within the Secondary School.
  
• Provide cover and leadership continuity in the absence of the Head of School where requested.
  

Other Duties

• Serve as an active member of the Senior Leadership Team
  
• Assist in organising school ceremonies leadership initiatives and accreditation visits.
  
• Perform such other duties as may reasonably be assigned by the Head of School.
  

Qualifications and Experience

Essential

• A degree in the relevant subject plus a recognised teaching qualification ( PGCE PGDE or equivalent)
  
• Masters degree in Education Educational Leadership or a related field (preferred).
  
• Minimum of 8 - 10 years teaching experience with at least 3 years in a senior secondary school leadership role (Principal Vice-Principal Deputy Head or Head of Senior School).
  
• Proven experience delivering the British National Curriculum at secondary level including IGCSE.
  
• Working knowledge of or direct experience with the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) framework including credit accumulation OSSLT and community involvement requirements.
  
• Demonstrated ability to lead in a multicultural multi-curriculum environment.
  
• Strong understanding of university options and admissions processes across Canada the United Kingdom the United States and Nigeria.
  
• Experience in curriculum leadership teacher mentorship and student assessment.
  
• Working knowledge of safeguarding standards (KCSIE-aligned) and applicable Nigerian regulatory frameworks.
  
• Exceptional written and oral communication skills.
  

Desirable

• Familiarity with Nigerian curriculum and assessment bodies (WAEC NECO).
  
• Prior experience in West Africa or other emerging-markets international school contexts.
  

Personal Attributes

• Inspiring inclusiveand emotionally intelligent leader.
  
• Strategic thinker with strong execution and operational discipline.
  
• Deep personal commitment to academic rigour and holistic student development.
  
• Culturally sensitive adaptable and resilient.
  
• Unimpeachable integrity and ethical standards.
  
• Visionary leader able to balance tradition with innovation.
  

Application Process

Interested and qualified applicants should send CVs to using PRNCP-26 as subject