School Manager at Rising Academy Network

• About the role:
• We are seeking an ambitious, motivated, and highly organised School Manager to support the management of our schools in Ghana.
• As a School Manager you will be responsible for managing one school.
• The individual will play a key role in ensuring we improve our school performance and management.

The School Manager will:

• Oversee the management, operations, and financial functions of your school including but not limited to regular marketing campaigns, enrolment drives, timely collection, management, and reporting of school fees.
• Consistently achieve enrolment and attendance targets set by the Business Manager and HQ.
• Contribute to building a stellar reputation for Rising Academy Schools in the community.
• Work closely with the Business and Operations Manager to ensure that targets and deadlines are met and budgets are adhered to.
• Ensure all school staff and students report to school on time and are motivated to teach and learn everyday.
• Implement appropriate measures to ensure your school is fully staffed and performing to the standards set by Rising.
• Support the continuous improvement of teaching staff through teacher observations and coaching.
• Build a culture of continuous improvement through regular data review of school and staff performance, attendance records, and student assessment data.
• Build and establish a positive and collaborative relationship with staff, students, and the community in line with Rising’s values.

Requirements

Qualifications and Experience

• University level undergraduate degree.
• A Masters degree is preferable, but not required.
• Minimum 4 years of professional experience in the education sector.

About You

• You have the acumen to design and execute strategies that help the school and organisation reach its goals.
• You have the highest levels of integrity and trustworthiness.
• You are good at systems building and holding different stakeholders accountable to clear expectations.
• You must have exceptional written and verbal English language skills.
• You are comfortable with technology and proficient in MS Word, Excel, Gmail, Google Drive, and use of the internet.
• You are a strong communicator, able to motivate, challenge and support your team members.
• You are willing to learn, open to giving and receiving feedback, and trying new approaches to achieve your goals.
• You have the ability to establish priorities, work independently, and proceed with objectives under limited supervision.
• You are passionate about improving the quality of education.