JOBS IN AKWA IBOM STATE

A Reputable Nursery and Primary School Located in Abak LGA in Akwa Ibom State is seeking for qualified candidates in the following positions:

POSITION: SCHOOL ADMINISTRATOR

GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF POSITION

Responsible for providing instructional leadership, managing and leading the staff and overseeing the facility and budget. Responsible for providing for the overall well-being of the pupils.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Working under the supervision of the School Proprietor/Director and the Board of Directors, the School Administrator shall:

1. Monitor and support instructional activities, participate in and provide staff development, have knowledge of curriculum and standards, supervise the Head Teachers of Nursery and Primary School sections, evaluate the instructional practices of teachers.

2. Communicate the vision of the school to all stakeholders, be an active listener, maintain cooperative professional relationships, provide opportunities for two way communication between school and community, and local education authorities.

3. Assist the School Proprietor/Director in pupil management; Monitor and maintain consistent standard for pupil behaviour, provide activities to involve pupils in all aspects of school life.

4. Provide leadership and management of faculty and staff - recruit, hire, train and evaluate all staff members, develop and lead a School Improvement Team, motivate, and provide a positive work environment.

5. Handle school upgrading programmes.

6. Oversee facilities - supervise the maintenance of all facilities and equipment, identify and plan for future facility’s needs, develop procedures for transportation, building safety and emergencies.

7. Prepare and manage budget - prepare, administer, and oversee the school budget.

8. Participate in parent-school communications.

9. Assist the School Proprietor/Director in following up relations with the Federal and Akwa Ibom State Ministries of Education.

10. Perform any other related duties as required or assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

1) Bachelor’s degree (B.A, Ed or B.Ed), plus 5 years of related experience and/or training preferably in a Nursery/Primary school educational system.

                   OR

2) HND in Administration plus 7 years of related experience preferably in a Nursery/Primary school educational system

3) Candidate should be at least 40years old but not more than 50years old

OTHER SKILLS REQUIRED: Knowledge of computer skills and in particular school information management systems is required.

RENUMERATION: Competitive at entry and subsequently negotiable based on performance.

CONTRACT: Employment is a 3-year renewable contract with performance bonus.

APPLICATION: Send a ONE-page motivational letter and CV to the following emails, mmayenudo2006@yahoo.com, xkemy@yahoo.com no later than 25 January 2014

POSITION: SCHOOL ACCOUNTANT

The School Accountant will carry out a range of practical accounting tasks, working toward the collation, checking and analysis of financial information. Such responsibilities include:

• Setting up and operating the school’s financial system;
• Administering payrolls;
• Auditing internal and external accounts;
• Controlling income and expenditure budgets;
• Liaising with managerial staff, colleagues and clients;
• Arranging payments for invoices;
• Undertaking financial administration;
• Calculating end of year accounts;
• Monitoring financial and banking transactions;
• Book-keeping;
• Preparing accounts, reports, budgets, commentaries and financial statements;
• Ensuring compliance with taxation legislation.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1) Candidates must possess OND in Accounting. Knowledge of relevant accounting software for school systems is a requirement;

2) Must have at least 3 years of experience in accounting practice.

3) Candidate should be at least 30years old.        

OTHER SKILLS: Candidate should be analytical, methodical, innovative, and friendly and have good communication and interpersonal skills

RENUMERATION: Competitive at entry and subsequently negotiable based on performance.

APPLICATION: Send a ONE-page motivational letter and CV to the following emails, mmayenudo2006@yahoo.com, xkemy@yahoo.com no later than 25 January 2014