Principal

Discipline: Overseas Teaching
Job type: Permanent
Contact name: Amy
Contact email: amy@worldwide-teaching.com
Job ref: J11289
Published: over 3 years ago
Worldwdie-Teaching are currently recruiting for a Principal for an exciting school based in Ghana. The role is ideally to start in March/April although they can wait until August for the right person. The school is a private, none-profit school founded by a UK based charity to provide young African women with a world class STEM education. The school scouts the continent for Africa's bright young women aged 16-18 and selects 25 students to join them for an intense one-year STEM programme. This is an opportunity to join a reputable, exciting and leading STEM-focused academy in Africa. The school offers; - A very competitive salary - A fixed 2 year contract with possibility to extend They are seeking; - A highly qualified Head who is passionate about STEM education for girls - Applications are welcome from candidates with experience as Deputy Heads or as Head of Department within Maths or Science - Somebody with proven leadership and strategic skills - Experience in Secondary schools, boarding experience is an advantage To apply, please send the below: • A letter of application, (no longer than 2 pages), briefly outlining why you wish to apply for this position, what specific skills, qualities and experience you can offer the school, and why you feel confident in meeting the challenges of this position and of living and working in Ghana. • A statement outlining your educational and leadership philosophy • A current CV (no longer than 2 pages) • The name and full contact details of three or more referees For further information please get in touch with Amy on amy@worldwide-teaching.com