Okpere Memorial Secondary School is a premier educational institution located in Uromi, Edo State. We are dedicated to providing students with a strong academic foundation, sound character development, and the vital skills required to excel in further education and life.
This is an exceptionally exciting time to join our community. Under visionary new management, the school is undergoing an extensive, top-to-bottom transformation. We are currently executing a comprehensive revamping of our campus infrastructure, modernising our physical buildings, and integrating cutting-edge teaching aids and technologies into our classrooms. Driven by a commitment to innovation and educational excellence, Okpere Memorial is evolving into a truly dynamic learning hub.
We are seeking an experienced, dedicated, and dynamic Principal to lead this revival, provide strong academic leadership and oversee the effective day-to-day administration and development of the school.
Job Summary
The Principal will serve as the academic and administrative head of the school and will be responsible for providing strategic leadership, maintaining high academic and behavioural standards, supervising staff, promoting student welfare and ensuring the effective implementation of the school''s policies and objectives.
The successful candidate should be an experienced educator with excellent leadership, communication, organisational and people-management skills, as well as a genuine passion for the development of young people.
Key Responsibilities
Provide effective academic, administrative and strategic leadership for the school.
Develop and implement policies, programmes and strategies that promote academic excellence and overall school improvement.
Supervise, coordinate and evaluate the performance of teaching and non-teaching staff.
Monitor lesson delivery, schemes of work, lesson notes, students'' assessments and examination preparation.
Establish and maintain high standards of teaching, learning, discipline and student conduct.
Monitor students'' academic progress and implement appropriate interventions where necessary.
Lead the preparation of students for internal, external and national examinations.
Ensure effective implementation of the approved school curriculum.
Develop and maintain a positive, safe, inclusive and stimulating learning environment.
Promote good character, discipline, punctuality and responsible behaviour among students.
Provide leadership for extracurricular activities, clubs, sports and other student development programmes.
Work closely with teachers to identify professional development needs and encourage continuous improvement.
Organise and preside over staff meetings and other relevant school meetings.
Maintain effective communication with parents, guardians, staff, students and other stakeholders.
Handle student and staff matters professionally, fairly and confidentially.
Prepare and monitor school academic and administrative reports.
Ensure proper maintenance and utilisation of school facilities, equipment and other resources.
Maintain appropriate school records and documentation.
Monitor attendance and punctuality of both staff and students.
Promote the use of appropriate technology and digital tools in teaching, administration and communication.
Ensure compliance with applicable education policies, professional standards and school regulations.
Represent the school professionally before parents, educational authorities, community stakeholders and other relevant organisations.
Provide regular reports to the school management/board on academic performance, staffing, student welfare and general school operations.
Carry out other duties reasonably assigned by the school management.