Charryville Academy is the place to guarantee your child’s future by giving him or her quality education. We have well equipped state of the art facilities for all round Montessori, Elementary and Secondary School education.
Founded in 2016, Charryville Academy has raised the bar for Pre-school, Primary and Junior Secondary Education in Edo-State, taking into consideration the complete psychological needs of a child.

Using the British National Curriculum as a background, we infuse the Nigerian Curriculum so our kids can enjoy a well-rounded education. We have in place pertinent resources and facilities for making our set goals and objectives effective, efficient and successful. Starting with our comfy classrooms, Montessori didactics, teaching aids, STEM program, Coding program, Art, modern indoor and outdoor areas to our well qualified teachers who are passionate about bringing out the best in all our kids, parents can rest assured that their children are getting the best education. We also emphasize input from parents and guardians especially at home. We look forward to welcoming you and your children to Charryville Academy.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Head of School

Location: Benin, Edo
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Description / Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and direction for the school.
• Oversee the academic, administrative, and operational activities of the school.
• Supervise teachers and support staff and monitor their performance.
• Ensure effective implementation of the school curriculum and academic programmes.
• Monitor students’ academic performance, discipline, welfare, and overall development.
• Develop and implement school policies, procedures, and improvement plans.
• Lead staff meetings, training, appraisals, and professional development programmes.
• Maintain effective communication with parents, staff, management, and other stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with relevant educational standards and regulations.
• Manage school resources effectively and promote a safe, positive, and conducive learning environment.
• Represent the school at meetings, events, and other professional engagements.

Requirements
Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Education or a relevant field.
• Master’s Degree in Education, Educational Management, or a related field is an advantage.
• Relevant teaching/education certification is required.

Experience:

• Minimum of 5 years’ teaching experience, with at least 2–3 years in a leadership or administrative role.
• Previous experience as a Head Teacher, Vice Principal, Coordinator, or Head of Department is an advantage.
• Proven experience in school administration, staff supervision, and academic management.

Skills:

• Strong leadership and people-management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong administrative and organizational abilities.
• Good knowledge of school management and curriculum development.
• Problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Ability to motivate and supervise staff.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and other relevant digital tools.
• Strong understanding of child safeguarding and student welfare.

Other Requirements:

• Must demonstrate integrity, professionalism, leadership, and commitment to educational excellence.
• Must be proactive, organized, and capable of working under pressure.
• Must be willing to participate in school activities and events.
• Must reside in or be willing to relocate to the school’s location.

Remuneration

• Competitive salary based on qualifications and experience.
• Other benefits in accordance with the school’s policies.

Application Closing Date
15th September, 2026.