Vacancies: Principal, Teacher
DAWN MICHAELS SCHOOL
Anchored In Excellence
98, Lateef Adegboyega Street, Ago-Okota, Lagos
+ 234(0)8067875961, (0)8033257575, (0)8023026479
E-mail: dawnmichaelsschool@yahoo.com, www.dawnmichaelsschool.com
Dawn Michaels School is a Christian Nursery and Elementary and excellent and disciplined school focused on hard work and upholding tore Christian values of Godliness and character in developing the total child.
At DMS we believe that children are society’s primary assets and our aim is to present the educational process in a manner that meets the academic, social, physical, emotional and spiritual needs of the individual child and bring honour and glory to God. In order to meet this challenge, we have developed a comprehensive educational experience, which culminates in academic excellence, spiritual development, athletic distinction, creative expression and leadership.
The School is located at Okota, in Isolo area of Lagos.
Down Michaels School seeks:
Position: Principal
An Educational Leader (with Vision and Strong Interpersonal Skills to serve As the Principal of This great School
The applicant must be:
- A devote Christian
- Able and willing to communicate with parents, staff, pupil and all other groups.
- Willing to be highly visible in the school, active in the community, and with parents support group.
- Able to enhance the instructional skills of teachers, by recognizing, motivating and evaluating each individual while setting measurable and achievable goals.
- Flexible, participating and open in management style, demonstrating fairness, consistency and compassion.
- Able to write and speak articulately and lead by example.
- Proficient in Microsoft office applications and the use of database for assessment.
- Able to accept criticism and examine all sides of an issue objectively.
- A no-nonsense disciplinarian who establishes clear expectations and consistently enforces rules
- A role model who manifests integrity, self-confidence, a commitment to quality and excellence and always does what is best for children
- A creative, innovative and decisive leader who employs a collaborative approach to problem solving, but who expects results and accepts responsibility.
- A veteran educator with a solid grasp of elementary and middle school curricula, current trends, best practices, techniques for improving students’ outcomes, and a commitment to the success of all pupils.
- Strong leader with a commitment to educational excellence.
- A chief administration officer of the school. The Principal is responsible for hiring, supervising and evaluating teachers and staff, developing and implementing educational progress in the school. Overseeing extracurricular activities and assuring that Board Policies are fully carried out, as well as directing all support services of the school.
Qualification & Experience:
- M.Sc. in Education
- 10 years post NYSC experience both in classes and administration in a reputable school running both Nigerian and British Curricula.
- Open to both Nigerians and expatriates
General Requirements
Applicants are required to have strong computer skills particularly in Microsoft office applications, internet and e-mail
Position: Subjects Teacher
The applicant must be:
- Is o devout Christian
- demonstrates a contagious enthusiasm for teaching and learning
- inspires pupils to take on new challenges and reach their full potential
- creates relevant, appropriate, innovative and challenging opportunities that help pupils learn (e.g. connects with programs in the community, integrates new technologies)
- is a role model and an inspiration to the education community
- connects learning to pupil interests and to their lives beyond the classroom
- creates a supportive learning environment (e.g.. offers after-school support, provides appropriate accommodations)
- uses different teaching methods to match pupil learning styles and needs
- demonstrates a thorough understanding of curriculum
- gathers, analyzes and uses data to improve pupil achievement
Well qualified Teachers with above mentioned skills are required for the following positions:
General Requirements
Applicants are required to have strong computer skills particularly in Microsoft office applications, internet and e-mail
Requirements of Subjects Teachers:
Name of Post: English Language Teacher
Application Number: B1
Qualification and Experience:
- At least a degree in Education
- 5years teaching experience
Name of Post: Science Teacher
Application Number: B2
Qualification and Experience:
- At least a degree in Education
- 5years teaching experience
Name of Post: Mathematics Teacher
Application Number: B3
Qualification and Experience:
- At least a degree in Education
- 5years teaching experience
Name of Post: English Teacher
Application Number: B4
Qualification and Experience:
- At least a degree in Education
- 5years teaching experience
Name of Post: Music Teacher (must demonstrate the ability to play at least four musical instrument)
Application Number: B5
Qualification and Experience:
- At least a degree in Education
- 5years teaching experience
Name of Post: French Teacher
Application Number: B6
Qualification and Experience:
- At least a degree in Education
- 5years teaching experience
Method of Application:
Interested applicants should forward their applications and CVs (MS word format) containing daytime address, e-mail and telephone numbers to either of these addresses info@dawnmichaelsschool.com, downmichaelsschool@yahoo.com
Remuneration is attractive and is designed for the best candidate.
Application closes 9th July, 2013 and only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
We meet the unique needs and cultivate the individual talents of each child.