Vacancy

JOB VACANCY

We are inviting applications from suitably-qualified candidates for academic and non-academic positions at Lead British International School, Ibadan and Osogbo Campuses as listed below:

Academic Positions
• Head of School
• Heads of Section (Early Years, Primary and Secondary)
• Early Years Teacher
• Primary and Secondary Sub-School Teacher
• SEN Cordinator
• Librarian

Non-Academic Positions
• School Nurse
• Head, ICT
• Accountant/ Bursar
• Internal Auditor
• Corporate Affairs Manager /Business Development Strategist
• Front Desk Officer/Administrative Assistant
• Procurement Manager
• Human Resources Manager
• Store Manager
• Head of Transport and Logistics
• Kitchen Manager
• Facilities Manager

See Details Below;

Academic Positions

(a) Job Title: Head of School
Location: Osogbo Campus
Job Overview: the Head of School will also act as the Project Manager of the ongoing Osogbo campus project, lead and directly supervise teaching and non – teaching staff in the development and implementation of the school’s mission and vision in coordination with other Deputy Heads of School. The Head of School will also provide leadership in all areas of teaching and learning. This includes curriculum and instruction, educational technology, student assessment, use of data, and learning support. The Head of School will also be required to initiate, drive and implement business development initiatives and grow the student population.

Qualifications, Skills and Competencies:
• prospective candidates must have a good first degree in a relevant field of study;
• must have a minimum of 10 years of cognitive teaching and 5 years’ experience in a senior leadership role in a reputable International School;
• must be familiar with and have cognate experience in administering British curriculum;
• strong background in curriculum development;
• knowledge of Continuous Professional Development (CPD) trends;
• will be responsible for managing project and delivering projects within set timelines;
• will be the main point of contact, representing LBIS’s interests and making sure the project is meeting the expectation of the Board;
• must have the ability to inspire and motivate others through quality leadership;
• must demonstrate commitment to teamwork as well as being able to work independently;
• must demonstrate modern leadership skills and be familiar with the use of state of the art educational enterprise resource planning applications and modern information communication technology tools;
• must have effective communication skills, strong interpersonal skills;
• must have an ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines;
• must be hardworking, able to multi-task, and work long hours;
• must be results-oriented, with demonstrated skill in using data to inform and improve student learning and school programs;
• must be self-motivated, energetic, and creative;
• a Masters’ Degree or PhD in educational management is an added advantage;
• must have the ability and experience to conduct business development and grow the population of a school;
• must be familiar with modern social media platforms and be able to deploy same for brand visibility, promote content and drive traffic; and
• the ability to initiate, supervise and review creation of content for an international school;

(b)

Job Title: Heads of Section (Early Years, Primary and Secondary)
Location: Osogbo Campus
Job Overview: The Heads of Section is responsible and accountable for all aspects of the Section operations. S/he is to work according to the school’s mission and vision in collaboration with the Head of School and other Deputy Heads of Section.

Qualifications, Skills and Competencies:
• prospective candidates must have a good first degree in a relevant field of study;
• a masters’ degree or PhD in educational management are desirable;
• must have minimum of 8 years of cognitive teaching and 5 years’ experience in senior leadership role in a reputable international school;
• must be familiar with British curriculum.
• a strong background in curriculum leadership;
• knowledge of Continuous Professional Development (CPD) trends;
• must have the ability to inspire and motivate others through leadership;
• must demonstrate commitment to team work as well as being able to work independently;
• must be a technology expertise, with a strong understanding of the role of technology in 21st century learning environments;
• must have effective communication skills, strong interpersonal skills;
• must have an ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines;
• must be hard working, able to multi-task and work long hours;
• ability to motivate and collaborate with other administrators, teachers, and leadership team member;
• results-oriented, with demonstrated skill in using data to inform and improve student learning and school programs;
• self-motivated, energetic, and creative.

(c)

Job Title: Early Years Teacher
Location: Ibadan and Osogbo Campuses
Job Overview: Early Years teachers educate and care for children, usually ages 2 to 5. They teach reading, writing, science, and other subjects in a way that young children can understand. The position is available on a full time and permanent basis, with competitive remuneration.

Qualifications, Skills and Competencies:
• a minimum of first degree in early childhood education or a degree in a related field supported with a post graduate diploma in education;
• IGCSE certification is an added advantage;
• must have minimum of 3-5 years’ experience in a good school as an early years’ teacher;
• knowledge of Continuous Professional Development (CPD) trends;
• computer literacy and evidence of use of ICT To support literacy, teaching and learning;
• must be passionate about the job with an ability to reach out to students and create a relationship of mutual trust;
• respect and fondness for children;
• good listening skills;
• the ability to inspire and enthuse young children;
• thorough knowledge of teaching, best practices and a willingness to follow the school’s policies and procedures;
• excellent communication and interpersonal skills;
• strong moral values, integrity, character and discipline;
• ability to multi-task, good organizational and coordination skills.

(d)

Job Title: Primary and Secondary Sub-School Teacher
Location: Ibadan and Osogbo Campuses
Job Overview: The position is available on a full time and permanent basis, with competitive remuneration. For the successful candidate, you will be responsible for preparing and implementing a full educational teaching plan according to the school’s requirements. It will be fundamental to facilitate lessons to foster knowledge and instruction to students while also helping the students develop their personalities, abilities and skills. You will be required to plan and deliver lessons that allow students to develop an understanding of your assigned subject area. You will be required to assist students develop self-discipline and enthusiasm about education.

Qualifications, Skills and Competencies:
• a good first degree in education or a degree in a related field supported with a post graduate diploma in education;
• a Masters’ Degree or PhD in educational management is desirable;
• minimum 3-5 years’ quality teaching experience within the relevant discipline in a reputable international school;
• knowledge of Continuous Professional Development (CPD) trends;
• TRCN and IGCSE certification is an added advantage;
• must be passionate about the job with an ability to reach out to students and create a relationship of mutual trust.
• good listening skills;
• thorough knowledge of teaching, best practices and a willingness to follow the school’s policies and procedures;
• excellent communication and interpersonal skills;
• strong moral values, integrity, character and discipline;
• computer literacy and evidence of use of ICT to support literacy;
• ability to multi-task, good organizational and coordination skills.

Subject Areas Needed:
• English Language and Literature
• Mathematics
• Chemistry
• Physics
• Biology
• Economics
• Geography
• Computer Science
• Agricultural Science
• Food and Nutrition
• Yoruba Language
• French Language
• Social Studies
• Business Studies
• Civic Education
• Religious Studies (CRK and IRK)
• Accounting
• Technical Drawing
• Fine/Visual Art
• Photography
• Design and Technology
• Physical and Health Education
• Information Communication and Technology
• Music

(e)

Job Title: SEN Cordinator
Location: Ibadan and Osogbo Campuses
Job Overview: The ideal candidate will be accountable for the quality of teaching, learning and the curriculum for children with SEN and disabilities as the Strategic Lead and to hold accountable, develop and lead a team of people to secure progress for all children with SEN and disabilities.

Qualifications, Skills and Competencies:
• prospective candidates must have a good first degree in Special Education Needs or a relevant field of study;
• a post graduate Certificate in SEN Coordination in educational management are desirable;
• must have minimum of 3-5 years of cognitive teaching experience in a reputable International School;
• must be familiar with British curriculum;
• knowledge of Continuous Professional Development trends;
• respect and fondness for special needs children;
• excellent communication skills and listening skills;
• the capacity to learn quickly;
• the ability to inspire and enthuse young children;
• energy, resourcefulness, responsibility, patience and a caring nature;
• an understanding of the needs and feelings of Special Needs children;
• ability to work independently, as well as being able to work in a team;
• a sense of humor and the ability to keep things in perspective;
• Ability to multi-task, good organizational and coordination skills.

(f)

Job Title: Librarian
Location: Ibadan and Osogbo Campuses
Job Overview: The ideal candidate will be responsible for the day-to-day operations of the Library, ensuring collection availability and development, managing the planning, administrative and budgetary functions of library and information services, providing effective access to library collections and resources, maintaining the organization of library materials and providing library services in response to the information needs of library users.

Qualifications, Skills and Competencies:
• must have a minimum of Bachelor’s in Library Science, a Master’s degree or professional qualification will be an added advantage;
• a minimum of six (6) years cognate experience in library management;
• must be computer literate and demonstrate the ability to consolidate traditional librarian responsibilities with duties relating to evolving technology;
• must possess the ability to organize materials into the various subject matters and provide descriptions of the materials so that can be easily located;
• ability to coordinate acquisitions, cataloguing, bibliography, reference, special collections or administration;
• demonstrate ability to maintain library stocks and infrastructure and control use of library document.

Non-Academic Positions

(a) Job Title: School Nurse
Location: Osogbo Campus
Job Overview: The ideal candidate will be responsible for providing levels of care and support appropriate to the general needs of pupils, students and staff within the school.

Qualifications, Skills and Competencies:
• must have a minimum of first degree;
• registered nurse certification (RN);
• must have a minimum of 5 to 10 years cognate experience in a similar setting;
• excellent clinical, medical and first aid knowledge, care of children and safety cautiousness;
• excellent communication and interpersonal skills;
• strong moral values, integrity, character and discipline;
• computer literacy and evidence of use of ICT;
• ability to multi-task, good organizational and coordination skills.

(b)

Job Title: Head, ICT
Location: Osogbo Campus
Job Overview: The ideal candidate will lead, manage and support all technical aspects of curriculum and administrative ICT within the school, keeping the school at the forefront of ICT.

Qualifications, Skills and Competencies:
• must possess a degree in computer science or related field, any other professional certification will be an added advantage.
• a minimum of 6 years cognate experience in an ICT leadership role;
• strong foundation and in-depth knowledge of network security, authentication, security protocols and applied cryptography;
• experience conducting regular disaster recovery tests in a medium to large size organization;
• must be hard working, able to multi-task and work long hours;
• experience/exposure in developing and supporting ERP systems;
• experience/exposure in developing and supporting web applications;
• experience/exposure in computer networking, hardware and software support;
• experience/exposure in telephone and data networking;
• experience in intranet systems;
• experience/exposure in database design and development;
• exposure in development and support of web based applications;
• exposure in process automation, systems development, deployment and review;
• exposure in ERP or integrated systems and data protection/privacy;
• knowledge of security as applied to virtualized environments and cloud computing.

(c)

Job Title: Accountant/ Bursar
Location: Osogbo Campus
Job Overview: The Bursar is responsible for the schools’ strategic planning, that is all financial implications and ensuring the school makes best possible use of the resources available by preparing and planning of the school’s annual budget and ensuring that the budget is administered and monitored in accordance with the needs of the school.

Qualifications, Skills and Competencies:
• must have a minimum of ten (10) years cognate experience in similar role in a reputable organization;
• must possess a degree in a finance related field including a degree in accountancy, economics, financial or business administration will be an added advantage. Possession of professional qualification including ACA ACMA, CPA, ACCA, ICAN, or ANAN will be an added advantage;
• the candidate must possess strong financial accounting skills;
• must have the ability to prepare budgets and manage it efficiently;
• must possess working knowledge and skills in taxation;
• must have commercial awareness;
• must have exceptional planning and organizational skills;
• must be hard working, able to multi-task and work long hours.

(d)

Job Title: Internal Auditor
Location: Osogbo Campus
Job Overview: This position will be responsible for record keeping of internal documents, internal control, check retirement reports of float submitted and report thereon, participate in stock count report and thereon, verify goods received / service rendered on Job Completion Note, and providing clear explanations on identified issues. Engage in field survey to get required information on units/departments to be audited, provide support in the review of capital and operational budget and report on financial fraud and/or irregularities identified during audit, and recommend remedial action.

Qualifications, Skills and Competencies:
• A first degree in Accounting or any related discipline;
• A master’s degree in Accounting would be an added advantage;
• Associate Membership of ANY of the following professional bodies is a MUST; Certified Institute of Auditors (CIA), Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN), Association of Certified Chartered Accountants (ACCA);
• Possession of additional certifications such as IIA, etc would also be an added advantage;
• 5 years’ Financial and Operational Audit work experience;
• Familiarity with common indicators of fraud and error;
• Healthy professional scepticism;
• Attention to detail and critical thinking;
• Investigation and analytical skills;
• Working knowledge of accounting principles and standards;
• Working knowledge of financial reporting standards (local and international)
• Excellent understanding and interpretation of financial statements
• Knowledge of internal auditing standards, responsibilities, code of ethics, and certification
• Working industry knowledge e.g. Education School, etc for specific business operations
• Good knowledge of industry program policies, procedures, regulations and laws
• Knowledge of Systems Applications and Products in data processing (SAP) or other ERP systems.

(e)

Job Title: Corporate Affairs Manager /Business Development Strategist
Location: Osogbo,Campus
Job Overview: The ideal candidate is responsible for developing and executing the PR and marketing strategy that upholds the School’s national and international reputation as a leading independent school. S/he is responsible for all of the School’s press and written communications (including social media), print materials, digital and video content. S/he will also ensure that trends in marketing within the sector are reflected in the overall School strategy. The role will involve content development, deployment, traffic management and data analysis/interpretation from data gathered from various platforms. The role will also require the Corporate Affairs Manager to initiate and execute strategic actions based on the result of data analysis.

Qualifications, Skills, Competencies and Expectations:
• a bachelor's degree or its equivalent from a recognized university preferably with a major in business administration, marketing, or a related field;
• Master’s degree in the relevant field of study is an advantage;
• experience in marketing in the education sector is desirable;
• must possess a minimum of eight to ten (8 to 10) years cognate experience;
• must have understanding and interest in the education and knowledge management services industry;
• passion for business development and customer relationships;
• must have the ability to inspire and motivate others through leadership;
• must demonstrate commitment to teamwork as well as being able to work independently;
• must have effective communication skills, strong interpersonal skills;
• must have an ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines;
• must be willing to travel extensively, be proactive, energetic, and flexible;
• must be computer literate and have ability to use CorelDraw, Video –editing applications, website management, Adobe Creative Cloud or any other similar application;
• must have strong marketing and networking skills and ability;
• must show evidence of successes recorded in the past in growing businesses;
• must be familiar with modern social media platforms and be able to deploy same for brand visibility, promote content and drive traffic;
• the ability to initiate, supervise and review creation of content for an international school;

(f)

Job Title: Front Desk Officer/Administrative Assistant
Location: Osogbo Campus
Job Overview: The ideal candidate is responsible for providing information for potential parents and students. The individual answers the phone and keep records for school administrators. This role is a blend of customer service, clerical and secretarial work.

Qualifications, Skills, Competencies and Expectations:
• a bachelor's degree or HND from a recognized tertiary institution preferably with a major in English Language, Communication, or a related field;
• must possess a minimum of three (3) years cognate experience in a similar role in a reputable organization;
• must possess good managerial and multitasking skills;
• must possess good interpersonal and communication skills;
• must have the knowledge and awareness of current customer service principles and practice;
• must be computer literate and be proficient in the use of Microsoft Office applications, including MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint;
• must demonstrate exceptional team spirit;
• must be smart, friendly, relational and trustworthy.

(g)

Job Title: Procurement Manager
Location: Osogbo Campus
Job Overview: The ideal candidate is responsible for procurement planning, costing, negotiation, warranties, specifications and related supply chain and logistics management functions for several projects within our client. The individual will ensure cost-effective procurement of supplies, equipment and services for all Installations and maintenance contracts of the School.

Qualifications, Skills and Competencies:
• must a degree in any relevant field, other professional qualifications in related fields is an added advantage;
• must possess a minimum of eight to ten (8 to 10) years in similar role in a reputable organization;
• must possess good managerial and multitasking skills;
• must possess good interpersonal and communication skills;
• must possess good bargaining, pricing and negotiation skills;
• must have the ability for effective time management skills;
• must possess problem solving, data literacy and analytical skills;
• must demonstrate good vendor management skills;
• must demonstrate exceptional team spirit;
• must be honest and trustworthy.

(h)

Job Title: Human Resources Manager
Location: Osogbo Campus
Job Overview: The ideal candidate is responsible for creating and implementing effective on boarding plans and also manages plans the recruitment process in relative to any vacancy in the School.

Qualifications, Skills and Competencies:
• Minimum of Bachelor's Degree/HND in any Social Sciences, Humanities, Business Administration disciplines;
• Professional certification in Human Resources from the Chartered Institute of Personnel Management (CIPM) Nigeria or its overseas equivalent (e.g. HR Certification Institute (HRCI), Chartered Institute of Personnel Development (CIPD);
• 5 years’ experience in a similar role Knowledge, Skills and Competency Requirements;
• Sound Knowledge of employment laws and practices and experience in the overall HR Value chain;
• Excellent negotiation and strong business acumen skill;
• Effective organizational skills;
• Excellent employee relations, communication and teamwork skills;

(i)

Job Title: Store Manager
Location: Osogbo Campus
Job Overview: The ideal candidate plans, coordinates, and manages the operations of the school store selling items such as text books, school supplies and gear, student uniforms, snacks, sundries, and other related items.

Qualifications, Skills and Competencies:
• must a degree in any relevant field, other professional qualifications in related fields above are an added advantage;
• must possess a minimum of five (5) years cognate experience in similar role in a reputable organization;
• must possess good managerial and multitasking skills;
• must possess good interpersonal and communication skills;
• must have the ability for effective time management skills;
• must possess good inventory management and control;
• must possess problem solving, data literacy and analytical skills;
• must demonstrate good vendor management skills;
• must demonstrate exceptional team spirit;
• must be honest and trustworthy.

(j)

Job Title: Head of Transport and Logistics
Location: Osogbo Campuses
Job Overview: The ideal candidate is responsible to formulate and issue the guidance and criteria to all transportation employees so that school buses, which transport student passengers daily, are maintained and operated in a safe manner.

Qualifications, Skills and Competencies:
• must possess a minimum of degree certificate in any related field, a professional qualification will be an added advantage;
• must have a minimum of five to ten (5 to 10) years cognate experience in a similar role;
• must have effective communication skills, strong interpersonal skills;
• must have an ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines;
• must be hard working, able to multi-task and work long hours;
• must have managerial and leadership skills;
• must possess a team spirit;
• must possess a valid driver’s license.

(k)

Job Title: Kitchen Manager
Location: Osogbo Campus
Job Overview: The Ideal candidate responsibilities include supervising the food prep and cooking, maintaining a fully-stocked kitchen inventory and complying with safety and cleanliness standards. To be successful in this role, you should be able to manage the kitchen staff and guide them to deliver quality food on time. Ultimately, you will ensure all meals are properly cooked and served and our students have a pleasant dining experience.

Qualifications, Skills and Competencies: • certification from a culinary school or degree in restaurant management;
• must possess a minimum of five (5) years cognate experience in similar role in a reputable organization as a kitchen manager, restaurant manager or head chef;
• hands-on experience with planning menus and ordering ingredients;
• knowledge of a wide range of recipes;
• familiarity with kitchen sanitation and safety regulations;
• manage kitchen staff and coordinate food orders;
• supervise food prep and cooking;
• ability to manage a team in a fast-paced work environment.

(l)

Job Title: Facilities Manager
Location: Osogbo Campus
Job Overview: The experienced Facilities Manager will oversee all building-related activities, will be responsible for preserving the good condition of infrastructure and ensure that facilities are safe and well functioning.

Qualifications, Skills and Competencies:
• B.Sc/HND in facility/estate management, engineering, building, or relevant field;
• Must possess a minimum of five (5) years cognate experience in similar role in a reputable organization;
• relevant professional qualification (e.g. cfm) will be an advantage;
• well-versed in technical/engineering operations and facilities management best practices;
• plan and coordinate all installations in the school premises and refurbishments;
• manage the upkeep of equipment and supplies to meet health and safety standards;
• inspect buildings’ structures to determine the need for repairs or renovations;
• supervise all staff facilities staff (technicians and external contractors etc.);
• good analytical/critical thinking.

HOW TO APPLY

Interested Candidates should send a copy o their curriculum vitae along with their credentials in a single document to cvs@lbis.org.

Candidates must specify the position and campus they are applying to in the “Subject” of their email e.g
BIOLOGY TEACHER OSOGBO CAMPUS.

Only qualified candidates will be shortlisted and invited for interview.

Signed;

Recruitment Team.