{Takoradi Polytechnic,Ghana,Full-Time,GH,N/A,N/A,30 Jun-2015};

The Position:

•   The Rector is the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Polytechnic, and is accountable to the Governing Council as the academic and administrative head of the Polytechnic.
•   The Rector is the Chief Disciplinary Officer of the Polytechnic, and exercises a general authority over both staff and students, subject to the Polytechnic Act, 2007, Act 745, and the Statutes of the Polytechnic.
•   The Rector provides leadership in achieving the strategic objectives, the vision and mission of the Polytechnic, with the view to promoting academic and professional excellence, in line with the mandate of the Polytechnic education in Ghana.
•   The Rector is also responsible for prudent Financial Management and Human Resource Management of the Polytechnic.

Terms Of Appointment:

•   The appointment will be for four (4) years in the first instance, and may be renewed for a further term of two (2) years only,
•   Salary and fringe  benefits attached to the post are attractive.

Qualification Required & Experience

The Candidate must:

•   be of professorial status and must have PhD/Doctoral degree in the field of Engineering , Manufacturing, Commerce, Applied Sciences and Arts, or Social Science;
•   have at least ten (10) years working experience in a Senior Management position in a tertiary institution, industry or any relevant public service organisation;
•   possess excellent communication and interpersonal  skills with proven capacity to motivate, manage and direct staff;
•   be visionary, result-oriented and able to establish rapport with industry for Academic and Professional advancement of the Polytechnic;
•   be of proven integrity and have a drive for sound judgment;
•   show capacity  for marshalling resources such as grants and funds needed to carry out the vision of the Polytechnic through creativity and innovation;
•   be able to project effectively the image of the  Polytechnic both internally and externally; and
•   be able to serve at least four (4) years before attaining the compulsory retirement age of 60 years.

Location: Takoradi

How To Apply For The Job

•   Applicants are to submit six copies comb bound of the following to the address below:
•   An application letter;
•   Curriculum Vitae including names, postal and email addresses of  three (3) referees; certificates; and
•   A three-six paged statement on the  applicant’s vision for Takoradi Polytechnic and key strategies for achieving it.
•   Application should be in sealed envelopes marked ‘FOR POST OF RECTOR’ and submitted by courier to:

The Chairman Search Committee for Rector
C/O The Registrar
Takoradi Polytechnic
P.O. Box 256
Takoradi

Closing Date: 30 June, 2015

Candidates should request their referees to write directly to the above address under confidential cover. This advert can also be found  on our website www.tpoly.edu.gh.

{GCX-eleni,Ghana,Full-Time,GH,N/A,N/A,30 Jun-2015};

The GCX Project seeks to recruit qualified professionals for the GCX Project, a recently launched project with the aim of establishing a Commodity Exchange, the first of its kind in Ghana, and in West Africa. It has the objective of creating an orderly, transparent, and efficient modern market to connect buyers and sellers, assured of quality, quantity, delivery, and payment. Only passionate, self-motivated, and dedicated individuals committed to excellence need to apply. The GCX Project is backed by the Government of Ghana and a consortium of private investors, and does not discriminate by race, gender, nationality, disability, or any other. Successful applicants stand the chance of gaining full -time employment in the GCX once it is established.

Job Summary

•   Responsible for developing and implementing a training plan for different levels of actors in GCX; regulators, Memebers, Clients, warehouse inspectors, product graders, arbiters, general users and others.
•   Responsible for broader public awareness creation and/or public education programme.

Qualification Required & Experience

•   Bachelors or higher degree in Economics, Development studies, communication, marketing or related field
•   At least five (5) years experience in planning, designing and conducting training in agricultural development, rural finance, commodity trading in agricultural development, rural finance, commodity trading, or related field.
•   Excellent interpersonal and communications skills
•   Proven analytical, creative thinking and decision making abilities
•   Excellent writing skills

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Interested candidates should submit recent CV and any relevant attachment to the address below before JUNE 8, 2015:

The GCX Project Secretariat
Attn:
Mr. Sunru Yong

sunru@eleniexchanges.com   

For further enquiries: please call +233 542 155 351 or email the above address.

Closing Date: 08 June, 2015

{Akrokerri College of Education,Ghana,Full-Time,GH,N/A,N/A,29 May-2015};

The Position:
The College Principal is the chief academic, administrative and  disciplinary officer and in that capacity shall, subject to the general  direction of Council of the College:

•   Ensure the implementation of the decision of the Council;
•   Exercise general authority over staff of the College;
•   Be responsible for;
1) Admission of students.
2) Discipline and supervision of staff and students,
3) Preparation of the annual estimates of income and expenditure for consideration by Council,
4) Providing Council with returns, reports and other relevant information as required.

Qualification Required & Experience

The Person:

•   The person should have good character and high degree of personal integrity and must be a distinguished master, teacher and scholar in Teaching and Learning.
•   A relevant Master’s degree with education component, Research-based Master’s degree with education component, is an added advantage
•   Rank NOT below Senior Lecturer, Deputy Director (GES). Tutors must have taught for a minimum often (10) years in a College of Education from the date of appointment.
•   Relevant Post-qualification senior management experiences of at  least five (5) years.
•   Proven leadership skills and be a team player.
•   Ability to provide confidence and inspire staff.
•   Must not be more than 55 years at the time of application or be able to complete at least one term of four (4) years before attaining the compulsory retirement age.
•   Extensive knowledge and experience at the tertiary education level is an  added advantage.

Location: Akrokerri

How To Apply For The Job

Qualified candidate should provide the ff:

•   Application Letter
•   Curriculum Vitae;
•   Names and addresses of three (3) referees;
•   A two page vision  statement for the College.

Should reach the following address by Monday, June 22,2015

The Council Chairperson
Akrokerri College Of Education
P.O. Box 32
Akrokerri

Closing Date: 22 June, 2015

{Tema International School,Ghana,Full-Time,GH,N/A,N/A,30 Jun-2015};

TIS is a Co-educational international school with boarding facilities on a very spacious Campus found in a pleasant environment accentuated by state of the art facilities.

The school-based challenging program, Pre-IGCSE for the junior school is designed to seamlessly dovetail appropriately into the International General Certificate of secondary education (IGCSE) programme which is pre-requirement to pursue the International Baccaluareate Diploma Prgramme (IB Dip)

TIS Believes in Lifelong learning and therefore is very passionate about continous staff development through workshops and seminars both locally and abroad affording employees the opportunities to acquire relevant and contemporary skills

Applications are invited from suitably qualified persons for full-time positions in the following subjects:-

•   Mathematics
•   English
•   Art
•   Music
•   Physics
•   P.E

Qualification Required & Experience

The applicants should

•   Hold a minimum of a good first degree in the subject from a recognised university
•   Have a minimum of three years teaching experience, preferably in the A’ Level and/or IB curricula
•   Be very passionate about teaching and mentoring teenagers with differing learning abilities
•   Possess demonstrate and strong pedagogical and communication skills
•   Have good ICT skills
•   Be willing to commit to the traditions and philosophy of TIS which includes among others genuine appreciation of adolescents and their challenges and the will to give them pastoral guidance
•   Be willing fo fulfill common boarding school duties, including coaching or teaching

Location: Tema

How To Apply For The Job

Interested applicants who fit the following profile should send letter of Applications including their CVs, copies of relevan documents and certificates to:-

The Principal
Tema International School
P.O.Box CO 864
Tema

or email us:-

info@tis.edu.gh

Closing Date: 26 June, 2015

{Tema International School,Ghana,Full-Time,GH,N/A,N/A,30 Jun-2015};

Tema International School (TIS) is a leading boarding international school in Ghana which presents an imaginative vision of education for boys and girls from the age of 11 through to 18, taught within a positive, purposeful atmosphere. TIS fosters creativity and bold-thinking, challenging and encouraging every student to extend his/her personal horizons and realize his/her full potential.

TIS is located in the Northern part of Tema, about two hours drive from Ghana’s Kotaka International Airport.

The School is home to a warm and welcoming community – boys and girls, parents, staff and governors alike, enjoying the friendly and buoyant atmosphere of shared celebration, extolling personal success in every field of endeavour.

The school has excellent facilities which include modern science laboratories, Music department, Creative, Action and Service (CAS) Block, three ICT labs and a multi-media language laboratory. TIS can also boast of an ultra-modern sports complex comprising tennis, squash, indoor and outdoor basketball courts, a semi-olympic size swimming pool, etc.

Students take full advantage of the envaible setting and super facilities, which inspire a wonderfully rich and imaginative extra-curricular life. They leave TIS as poised, self-assured and articulate young adults who are able to embrace, with integrity, the challenges and risks of our modern world where they may find themselves.

Job Title: IB Diploma Coordinator

Tema International School offers the IGCSE and IB Diploma curricula and is seeking to recruit an enthusiastic, experienced and inspiring DP Coordinator who is willing to take the DP forward.

Qualification Required & Experience

•   Qualifications to teach at least one DP subject is preferable

Location: Tema

How To Apply For The Job

Applicants are invited to send their CV (including recent IB training(,a letter of application and names of two referees to:-

The Principal
Tema International School
P.O.Box CO 864
Tema

or email us:-

apply@tis.edu.gh

Closing Date: 29 May, 2015

Please include the reference DP Coordinator in the subject of your email.

{Tema International School,Ghana,Full-Time,GH,N/A,N/A,30 Jun-2015};

Head of Boarding Job Specification:
The Role:

•   The Head of Boarding has a pivotal leadership and management role to play within the School.
•   As Head of Boarding he/she is accountable in the first instance to the Vice-Principal, the Principal and to parents.
•   She/he is resident in School and responsible to the Vice-Principal for the welfare and pastoral care of the Boarders

Key Tasks and Responsibilities:

•   Ensuring the School’s boarding ethos and aims, pastoral objectives and Code of Conduct are communicated regularly and effectively to boarders, boarding staff and parents
•   Working closely with Vice-Principal to ensure the School delivers a high quality of personal pastoral care and to alert him/her of individual concerns regarding boarders and hostel guardians
•   Implementing the School’s Child Protection Policy within the Boarding environment
•   Ensuring that UNICEF’s Convention on the Rights of the Child (1989) standards and recommendations are met
•   Nurturing and managing a fair and consistent approach to and system of discipline, sanctions and rewards within the boarding environment
•   Leading, managing and supporting the boarding team, offering immediate accessibility whenever on duty, enabling them to carry out their roles effectively and efficiently, and with the appropriate levels of autonomy
•   Being fully accessible to parents and students at the start of semester and holidays and to welcome, greet and reassure them on their return
•   Liaising through the Vice-Principal to the Facilities Manager and/or the School Administrator and making necessary recommendations regarding good maintenance of the School’s boarding accommodation and environment
•   Securing effective liaison and good relations with support departments and staff
•   Taking responsibility for the boarding side of the Health and safety, working closely with the School’s Administrator in this regard.
•   Hostels evacuation procedures, Fire officer for the Boarding Houses and Health and Safety Committee member

Accommodation:
Suitable two-bedroom family accommodation is available with this post.

Leave Period:
Depending on the needs of the school the Head of Boarding is entitled to a minimum of 6 weeks annual leave

Qualification Required & Experience

Person Specification:

•   It is expected that the Head of Boarding will demonstrate a range of qualities, skills and experience, as outlined broadly below
•   Be wholly committed to the values and culture of the Tema International School, centered on its Boarding ethos.
•   Have excellent and proven Boarding experience at Housemistress or Houseparent level
•   Have sound and proven experience of leading a successful pastoral House team
•   Have high standards of written and oral communication
•   Be IT literate
•   Have excellent and proven organisational skills
•   Be comfortable, confident and effective when liaising with parents, guardians and staff
•   Must possess a relevant degree from a recognized university

Personal Characteristics:
Candidates for the Head of Boarding are likely to demonstrate the foilowing qualities:

•   Warm, caring and approachable
•   Ambitious to strive for the highest standards
•   Organised and proactive
•   Good sense of humour
•   Consistent, loyal and fair
•   Dynamic and determined
•   Open-minded, imaginative and persuasive
•   Attention to detail
•   Resourceful, flexible and resilient

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Interested applicants should send Application Letters including their CVs, copies of relevant documents and certificates to:

The Principal
Tema International School
P. O. Box CO 864
Tema

Or

apply@tis.edu.gh

Closing Date: 21 August, 2015

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted for interview.

{Confidential,Ghana,Full-Time,GH,N/A,N/A,30 May-2015};

Teachers and Teaching Assistants required for nursery and primary classes, in a small International School in Cantonments.

Location: Cantonments, Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Please send your CV and covering letter to:-

teachinghana@outlook.com

Closing Date: 04 June, 2015

{Beacon International School,Ghana,Full-Time,GH,N/A,N/A,30 May-2015};

Beacon International School is an international Christian school located in Peduase, near Aburi. We run the British curriculum and will be commencing Cambridge IGCSE courses from 2016.

We are seeking a graduate special education teacher, for a part time role supporting children with special educational needs such as dyslexia and ADHD.

Qualification Required & Experience

•   Candidate should be a graduate teacher preferably with experience teaching the British curriculum or Cambridge Primary.
•   Candidate must be hardworking, professional and patient, fluent in both written and spoken English, a committed Christian, and should love children of all ages.

Location: Peduase, near Aburi

How To Apply For The Job

Staff application forms may be downloaded from our website at www.beaconschool.edu.gh.

Click Here To Download Staff Application Form

or collected from the school office (tel. 0289-917896).

Closing Date: 27 May, 2015

{Beacon International School,Ghana,Full-Time,GH,N/A,N/A,30 May-2015};

Beacon International School is an international Christian school located in Peduase, near Aburi. We run the British curriculum and will be commencing Cambridge IGCSE courses from 2016.

We are seeking a graduate music teacher, for a part time role.

Qualification Required & Experience

•   Candidates should be able to teach piano and have experience with the Associated Board of the Royal School of Music (ABRSM) exams.
•   Ability to teach another instrument such as recorder and atentenben for classroom training would also be an advantage.
•   Candidates should ideally also be able to train a school choir.
•   Candidates must be hardworking and professional, fluent in both written and spoken English, a committed Christian, and should love children of all ages.

Location: Peduase, near Aburi

How To Apply For The Job

Staff application forms may be downloaded from our website at www.beaconschool.edu.gh.

Click Here To Download Staff Application Form

or collected from the school office (tel. 0289-917896).

Closing Date: 27 May, 2015

{Beacon International School,Ghana,Full-Time,GH,N/A,N/A,30 May-2015};

Beacon International School is an international Christian school located in Peduase, near Aburi. We run the British curriculum and will be commencing Cambridge IGCSE courses from 2016.

We are seeking a graduate administrator, for a full-time role from June 2015.

Qualification Required & Experience

•   Candidates should be extremely competent in using all areas of ICT.
•   Candidates should be able to take initiative and work unsupervised.
•   He/she should be hardworking and professional, fluent in both written and spoken English, a committed Christian, and have good interpersonal skills.
•   Previous experience in international school administration would be an advantage.

Location: Peduase, near Aburi

How To Apply For The Job

Staff application forms may be downloaded from our website at www.beaconschool.edu.gh.

Click Here To Download Staff Application Form

or collected from the school office (tel. 0289-917896).

Closing Date: 27 May, 2015