• Job Location: , Tema, , GH
• Job Function: Management & Business Development
• Employment Type: Full-Time
• Minimum Experience: 10 years
• Minimum Qualification: Masters
• Age Range:
• Preferred Gender: Any
• Salary:

Key Responsibilities

 Strategic Leadership

 • Articulate and drive the long-term vision, mission, and values of the Academy, ensuring they are embedded in all aspects of school life.

 • Translate vision into actionable strategic and operational plans, setting priorities that promote student achievement, staff development, and organisational growth. 

• Serve as a thought leader and advocate for innovation in education, safeguarding the Academy’s positioning as a leading institution. 

• Provide visible and inspirational leadership across all divisions and to all stakeholders. Organisational & Administrative Management

 • Oversee the effective internal organisation, management and control of academic and non-academic functions. 

• Ensure the development and consistent application of policies and systems across the Academy. 

• Lead the recruitment, retention, professional development, and performance management of staff. 

• Ensure regulatory compliance and uphold all statutory and accreditation standards. 

• Monitor and oversee effective resource allocation, financial prudence, and value-for money operations. Educational Leadership

 • Set and maintain the highest academic standards across Preschool, Primary and Secondary divisions. 

• Promote a culture of excellence, inquiry, collaboration, and innovation in pedagogy and assessment.

 • Support and supervise Divisional Heads in achieving divisional targets and ensuring curriculum relevance and rigour. 

• Lead ongoing school-wide self-evaluation and quality assurance processes to identify areas of improvement and growth. 

• Ensure that teaching and learning are data-informed and student-centred. Community Engagement & External Relations 

• Serve as the primary ambassador and spokesperson of the Academy to parents, partners, and the wider community. 

• Foster positive, respectful, and collaborative relationships with families, alumni, local leaders and education stakeholders. 

• Promote equity, inclusion, and student voice within the school community. • Strengthen partnerships that enhance co-curricular and community-based learning experiences.

 Accountability & Reporting

 • Report regularly to the Executive Director and the Board on school performance, risks, and strategic progress. 

• Implement transparent processes for setting, tracking, and communicating performance metrics at all levels.

 • Lead a culture of shared accountability for learning outcomes, student wellbeing, and school effectiveness.

 • Ensure effective use of data and evidence to support planning, interventions and reporting. 

Education & Experience 

• Postgraduate degree in Education, Educational Leadership, or a related field; an MBA or further qualifications are an asset.

 • Minimum of 10 years of progressive leadership experience within educational institutions, including experience overseeing multiple divisions or a whole school. 

• Demonstrated success in instructional leadership, strategic planning, team development, and community engagement. 

Core Competencies 

1. Visionary and strategic leadership with a strong ethical foundation. 

2. Advanced knowledge of academic and operational school leadership.

 3. Proven ability to lead diverse teams and manage change. 

4. Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and communication skills. 

5. Strong understanding of human resources and financial management in a school context.

 6. Ability to engage stakeholders with empathy and clarity while remaining mission-focused. 

7. High degree of cultural competence, inclusivity, and emotional intelligence.