{University of Ghana,Accra,Full-Time, GH,N/A, N/A,15 Nov-2015};

Founded in 1948, University of Ghana is the oldest and largest University in Ghana and is certainly one of the most distinguished universities in Africa. University of Ghana has a student population of almost 40,000 and employees numbering approximately 6,000, made up of academic and senior administrative employees, as well as other support staff.

Job Summary

•   The School of Continuing and Distance Education (SCDE) of the College of Education, University of Ghana, has Regional Learning Centres located in the 10 regions of Ghana. The Learning Centres offer lectures and tutorials to Distance Education students, as well as continuing professional development programmes, non-formal programmes and community engagement.
•   Senior Lecturers and Lecturers are required to take up appointments as Coordinators in the Regional Learning Centres.

Qualification Required & Experience

Applicants must have:

•   A PhD in any of the following areas:
Adult Education and Human Resource Studies
Distance Education
Curriculum Development
Community Development
Educational Management and Administration
Educational Technology
Information Studies
•   Strong analytical, computer and communicative skills.
•   A record of publishing in peer-reviewed journals.
•   A desire to teach in the distance education mode, as successful applicants will be required to develop web-based and web-enhanced courses of instruction.
•   Demonstrable leadership abilities.

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

•   Interested persons may download application form UAB 1(A) from the University of Ghana website http://www.ug.edu.gh/hrodd
•   Completed application forms with a cover letter, detailed resume, copies of certificates and transcripts and names of three (3) referees should be addressed to:

The College Secretary
College of Education
University of Ghana
P. O. Box LG 1181
Legon

Email: coesecretary@ug.edu.gh

Closing Date: 15 November, 2015

A detailed advertisement may be found at http://www.ug.edu.gh/employment-opportunities

{Morgan International Community School,Ghana,Full-Time,GH,N/A,N/A,20 Sep-2015};

Purpose of Job

•   The Deputy Head forms part of the senior leadership team and reports directly to the Head of School.
•   The Deputy Head will assist the Head of School in the supervision of personnel, human resource responsibilities, development and maintenance of school policy and procedure, and supervision for administration and educational programs.
•   The Deputy Head replaces the Head of School when necessary. The DHS works in collaboration with middle management team members across the school.

Qualification Required & Experience

•   minimum of a Master’s Degree in Education or Administration
•   appropriate certification as a school administrator
•   valid teaching certificates

Experience

•   demonstrated competency at senior level of management
•   3-5 years in a position of responsibility
•   supervision of curriculum implementation

Special Requirements

•   worked in an IB school/or understanding and experience of similar educational programs/best practices
•   knowledge of IGCSE curriculum
•   knowledge of WASSCE an asset
•   knowledge of middle and secondary learners’ needs
•   able to work extensive hours

Key Outputs

Pedagogical leader who can:

•   oversee and direct the academic and extra-curricular programmes at the school
•   facilitate the regular review of curriculum- both horizontally and vertically
•   provide the resource support needed to enable quality teaching and learning

Strong Communicator who can:

•   facilitate and manage meetings for staff and parents
•   develop reports and relates information pertaining to programmes at the school to various audiences

Supervision of professional and academic support staff:

•   knowledge of current Professional Development models
•   ability to manage change
•   facilitate the process of recruitment and retention
•   manage the performance of the academic staff

Student Success

•   be knowledgeable in current approaches to assessment and reporting
•   supervise student affairs in the school including overall discipline and pastoral care
•   in collaboration with the Director of Business and Operations and Boarding Manager, ensure that the “boarding experience ” of students is positive and successful

Financial and infrastructure management

•   able to articulate and manage the instructional budgets in the school in collaboration with programme coordinators and department heads and other staff in positions of responsibility
•   able to frame needed resources to appropriately staff programmes on offer at the school

Boarding Experience

•   knowledge of needs of students in boarding

Enrollment

•   assist in marketing the school
•   oversee the Admission process
•   evaluation of student applications
•   coordination with the National Examination Council and International Affiliations
•   financial aid determination
•   the selection of students

Key Competencies

Knowledge

•   Different teaching methods
•   Pastoral care experience
•   African Context
•   Change management
•   IB/IGCSE or similar pedagogy
•   Report Writing
•   Formative and summative supervision methods
•   Admissions
•   Student Management
•   Extensive knowledge of Ghana laws

Skills

•   Coaching and mentoring
•   Conflict mediation
•   Strong communication skills both orally and in writing in English
•   Experience in teaching at various levels
•   Necessary IT skills
•   People management
•   listener
•   Ability to lead
•   Strong intra and inter personal skills
•   Problem solver
•   Good thinker
•   Exceptional relation builder

Attitudes

•   Keen to promote staff development
•   Empathic but firm
•   motivator
•   approachable
•   Fair and consistent
•   Emulates the IB learner profile
•   Tireless work on behalf of students, staff and parents
•   Sense of humour
•   Values and models physical health and psychological well-being
•   Firm and clear decision-maker
•   visionary

Location: Central Region

How To Apply For The Job

Kindly send your resume to:-

micsrecruitmentservice@gmail.com

Closing Date: 30 September, 2015

{Confidential,Ghana,Full-Time,GH,N/A,N/A,20 Sep-2015};

A reputable Christian School needs experienced and qualified teachers for immediate employment.

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

CV should be forwarded to:-

imanrestsch@yahoo.com

Or Call:-

0285-107090 / 0303-965353

Closing Date: 30 September, 2015

{Woolley International School,Accra,Full-Time, GH,N/A, N/A,09 Sep-2015};

Woolley International School requires Teachers for immediate employment.

Subjects:

•   I.C.T
•   Science
•   Home Economics

Location: Nungua, Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Interested candidate should call:-

0271-716011 / 0276-704367

Closing Date: 09 September, 2015

{Confidential,Ghana,Full-Time,GH,N/A,N/A,20 Sep-2015};

A reputable educational institution in Akosombo needs qualified professional teachers for the following subjects:

•   Mathematics
•   English Language
•   French
•   Ghanaian Language (Akuapo, Twi)

Qualification Required & Experience

•   A minimum qualification Diploma in Basic Education
•   At least three(3) years teaching experience

Location: Akosombo

How To Apply For The Job

You may send you application photocopies of your curriculum vitae and other relevant documents to:-

The Principal
P.O. Box AB 228
Akosombo

or

corricreche@yahoo.com

Closing Date: 04 September, 2015

{Lincoln Community School,Ghana,Full-Time,GH,N/A,N/A,20 Sep-2015};

The Position

The Director of Educational Programs is primarily responsible for coordination, evaluation and development of the school’s teaching and learning programs and the implementation of a comprehensive researched based professional development program for all personnel. The scope of the position includes preparing and achieving high standards for quality and excellence in the academic program; leading the administrators and staff in development and implementation of the Primary Years, Middle Years and Diploma Programs, development and implementation of a comprehensive continuous school improvement program, assessment of school programs in line with CIS/MSA Accreditation and IB Evaluation and facilitating the design review and development of LCS curriculum grades pre-K – 12.

Specific Responsibilities:

•   Direct content specific school-wide curriculum development designed to optimize student learning.
•   Provide direction and leadership for subject area curriculum reviews and the adoption of resources.
•   Provide direction and leadership to the collaborative development of the I.B. programs; provide direction to Diploma and PYP Coordinators to ensure articulated program development;
•   Work closely with the Principals to support them in their role as instructional leaders of the school.
•   Assist Head of School in design and implementation of professional development plan for entire school.
•   Direct and facilitate Educational Leadership group for purpose of curriculum implementation and adoption and design and implementation of a school-wide integrated professional development program.
•   Direct and facilitate implementation of a comprehensive School Improvement Plan and relevant committees in achieving the LCS vision for 2015
•   Direct and facilitate gathering of teaching and learning data through use of LCS visions and viability scorecards and dashboard programs
•   Assist in planning, facilitation and monitoring activities designed to address accreditation and IB program evaluation recommendations and standards
•   Communicate effectively with the Board of Trustees, teachers and parents about the LCS professional development, curriculum and school improvement programs.
•   Gather and disseminate to staff current information on educational issues, trends, and research.
•   Assist in writing annual report summarizing progress on the school improvement program and all other accreditation recommendations. The report should be submitted to the Head of School by May 1 each year.
•   Assume responsibilities for any other tasks assigned by the Head of School or Secondary School principal.
•   Other duties as assigned by Head of School

Qualification Required & Experience

•   Master’s Degree in educational leadership, administration, curriculum and instruction or related field
•   Teacher certification required
•   Principal/Administrator certification required

Experience, Skills and Abilities

•   Experience in school administration at a high level; prior administrative experience in a similar position
•   Minimum of three years experience in school administration; five years experience preferred
•   Previous teaching experience; recognized as a master/mentor teacher
•   Demonstrable commitment to the philosophy and instructional practices of the International
Baccalaureate and prior experience with Primary Years Programs
•   Knowledge of Primary Years, Middle Years and Diploma Program planning and evaluation.
•   Successful experience in a multi-cultural school community
•   Proven ability as trainer for curriculum development and in planning and facilitating curriculum
implementation.
•   Proven ability to work with Principals to ensure curriculum is implemented.
•   Proven experience in mentoring teachers to improve their professional practice.
•   Proven experience in curriculum implementation and accreditation processes
•   Proven experience in mentoring teachers to improve their professional practice
•   Demonstrated ability to conduct effective training programs for teachers
•   Experience in building effective partnership with parents.
•   Technology literacy and competency in developing and implementing technology plan for
integration within the pre-K – 12 School program
•   Demonstrated high level interpersonal skills; ability to lead collaboratively; flexible, creative thinker.
•   Demonstrated proficiency in written and oral communications

LCS BELIEVES:

•   That each employee makes a significant contribution to our success,
•   That contribution is not limited to the assigned responsibilities.
•   Therefore this position description is designed to outline primary duties, qualifications and job scope, but not limit the employee or LCS to only the work identified. It is the expectation of the School that each
employee will offer his/her services wherever and whenever necessary to ensure the success of our
organization.

Compensation and Benefits

LCS offers an initial contract term of three years (renewable). The salary for the Director of Educational
Programs is commensurate with the responsibilities of the position and is competitive within Africa; the
School pays Ghanaian taxes on 100% of the salary. Other benefits for the position include international
medical insurance for the director, spouse and two qualifying dependents 18 years or under who reside with the director full time.. In addition, the school offers a 50% subsidy for short term disability insurance (optional), retirement contribution from 5%, professional development allowance of $3,500 per year, resigning bonus of $5,000 per yearly contract renewal after completion of initial three year contract, flights home annually for director and family, relocation allowance, comfortable furnished housing subject to family size, allowance for utilities, personal leave of 3 days per year, recruitment leave of 3 days when completing tenure at LCS and maternity leave of 12 weeks.

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Applications for the position will be handled directly by the school. Candidates are asked to submit a letter of interest and the requested materials listed below as early as possible as the Head of School reserves the right to close the selection process at any time if the right candidate is found.

Candidates should send the information listed below attached to an email to Louisa Mensah-Baah , HR
Director at:-

lmensah-baah@lincoln.edu.gh.

Closing Date: 30 September, 2015

•   A letter of application, explaining your strengths as a candidate and why you are interested in the Director of Educational Programs position at LCS.
•   A statement describing your management and educational philosophy, not to exceed two pages.
•   A current résumé not to exceed two pages.
•   A one-page list of references with current addresses, phone numbers and email addresses.
•   A maximum of three letters of reference that may already be in your possession.

{Confidential,Ghana,Full-Time,GH,N/A,N/A,20 Sep-2015};

Female Teaching Assistants wanted for a nursery school.

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Interested person should call us:-

0205-765089  Monday to Friday 8:30am – 5:00pm

or mail to:-

P.O.Box CT 626,
Cantonments

Closing Date: 14 September, 2015

{Confidential,Ghana,Full-Time,GH,N/A,N/A,20 Sep-2015};

A reputable Christian School at Abelenkpe needs experienced and qualified head teacher and subject teachers for immediate employment.

Location: Abelenkpe, Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Applicant should send CV to:-

imanrestsch@yahoo.com

or call:-

0285-107090 / 0303-962353 / 0302-770505

Closing Date: 15 September, 2015

{Confidential,Ghana,Full-Time,GH,N/A,N/A,20 Sep-2015};

K.G Teacher wanted by a Class “A” School in Tema in September 2015.

Qualification Required & Experience

•   Diploma / Degree in Early Childhood Education

Location: Tema

How To Apply For The Job

Interested applicants should apply to:-

Headmaster
P.O.Box 25,
Tema

Closing Date: 15 September, 2015

{Confidential,Ghana,Full-Time,GH,N/A,N/A,20 Sep-2015};

A small but thriving private school at Spintex, Accra is seeking for employment of the following staff:- Teachers

Qualification Required & Experience

•   Primary teachers with specialisms specialist subject teachers at the JHS level.

Successful candidates are guaranteed a higher salary than they are currently receiving

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

To apply, send a CV and application letter to:-

effort.education.consult@gmail.com

Closing Date: 24 August, 2015