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Head Teacher
Excellent Students begin with Excellent Teachers
[Application Deadline: December 18, 2020]
JOB SUMMARY DETAILS
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Safeguarding Children – putting their welfare, care and development first.
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Ensuring a high standard of physical, emotional, social, moral and intellectual care and education for children placed in the care of Little Clovers Nursery.
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To give support and supervision to the personnel within the Nursery, a motivated leader who will bring the best out of each team member whilst implementing high standards and quality practices.
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Provide clear training and development plans leading to effective appraisals.
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The day to day management of the nursery in terms of administration.
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Key areas are to provide high standards of care and education for children, a proven sales ability, evidence of outstanding parental partnerships, team building, staff management and to manage set budgets.
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Competitive Salary package.
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The Head Teacher will be responsible for using specialized learning techniques and exercises, as well as specialized learning materials, to teach children.
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He/she is expected to teach the pupils through Montessori methods and also create independent learning environment.
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JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
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Develop interdisciplinary instructional units in order to meet the individual needs of students
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Maintain ongoing dialogue with other teachers and coordinators to handle curriculum integration and implementation
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Work with individual students to gauge abilities and work towards catering to these abilities
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Use various assessment tools to evaluate each student’s capabilities within the classroom
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Prepare an environment conducive to learning and social and academic development
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Maintain a classroom environment by ensuring that appropriate behavior rules are followed and the lesson plan is followed
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Ensure the availability of materials and resources needed to further educational programs
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Ensure the safety and emotional security of students and ensure that the physical environment of the classroom is under health and security directives of the school
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Establish a positive relationship with parents by providing regular and positive communication
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Timely create progress reports of each student
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Develop and participate in school functions such as orientations, projects, and carnivals
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Train teachers and teacher assistants in order to make sure that they are ready to perform in their roles
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Maintain classroom supplies inventory and stock
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Complete and maintain student records in the school’s database
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Ensure the privacy of student information
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PERSON SPECIFICATIONS
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Minimum of Bachelor’s Degree in Education
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A PGDE /Masters in Education and a background in Montessori education will be an added advantage
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Teachers Registration Council of Nigeria (TRCN) certificate will be an added advantage
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Montessori Accreditation Council for Teacher Education (MACTE)
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Minimum of 4 years’ work experience in a good school.
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Minimum of 2 years experience in management.
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Excellent understanding of the principles of child development and preschool educational methods.
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Familiarity with safety and sanitation guidelines for classrooms
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Excellent communication and instructional skills
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Ability to act as mediator between children
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Cool-tempered, friendly and reliable
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Balance between a creative mind and a practical acumen
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Business and Leadership Qualities
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Parent Partnership & Empathetic
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Motivational & Innovative