Location: Oko, Nigeria

Salary: circa £45,000pa.

Benefits: Accommodation, housekeeper, car, driver, travel and possible spousal employment

Start date: 1st September 2018

Closing date for applications: 22nd April 2018

Interviews commence: as soon as possible.

Our client, Thomas Adewumi International College in Oko (TAICO), Nigeria, is looking for a Deputy Head Teacher to start September 2018.

Founded in 1997, TAICO is one of Nigeria's leading and most inspiring co-educational schools for boarding pupils with a consistent record of delivering the best examination results. It seeks to be a vibrant and challenging school which opens the minds and hearts of pupils, teachers, parents and all other members of the community.

TAICO aims to be a 'world class' school which compares with the very best schools anywhere in the world.

TAICO is looking for a leader with a passion for educating, courage, integrity, a hunger for ‘stepping into your greatness’ and a flair for working with young people. The Deputy Head Teacher will be responsible for enforcing the Policy of Board of Trustees as well as serve as Secretary of the Board. The successful candidate will be expected to teach a subject class and may be promoted to Head Teacher/Principal when the current Head Teacher retires.

The prospective candidate will:

Hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Science, Humanities or Art. A higher degree such as a Masters or PhD and professional training in education or management will be an advantage

Have extensive post-qualification teaching experience

Be conversant with either the British and/or Nigerian Educational Curriculum

Be a good team player who will fit in well with an optimistic and positive culture.

TAICO is a Christian foundation institution, though remaining open to and respectful of children from all religious faiths. The commitment to servant leadership, community service and an international outlook lie at the heart of their values. 

TAICO is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. www.adewumicollege.org