Job Vacancies at Halifield Schools

Halifield Schools - Founded in 1996, Halifield School was initially situated on Salami Street, Mende until 2003 when it relocated to its permanent premises on Oki Lane, Maryland, Lagos. In 2009, Halifield commenced a secondary school which is a preparatory ground for university entry and a grooming centre for adolescents.

We are recruiting to fill the following positions below:

1.) Upper Elementary Teacher

Job Location: Lekki, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time
Responsible to: Upper Elementary Supervisor
Responsible for: Years Four and Five Pupils

Main Duties

• To promote high academic standards in pupils’ Performances in accordance with the approved benchmarks.
• To be responsible for drawing up short and long term plans that will ensure that each child is working towards set learning goals; to promote the welfare of children in your care.
• To prepare well planned lessons that will provide high quality learning experiences and opportunities for the children as well as ensure that every child’s learning profile is taken into consideration.
• To ensure that children’s exercise books are marked and necessary corrections done promptly.
• To give targets that are relevant to a child’s need with the view of remediating a gap or a need in the child’s academics.
• To maintain proper records like daily attendance, diary, daily reports (which will include illnesses, absences, accidents and incidents) regularly and submit promptly.
• To ensure that the class is a safe place for children, that equipment is safe and to ensure specific needs of children are known
• To attend in service trainings and meetings as required.
• To ensure that there is adequate and prompt assessment of children’s (academic and behavioural) progress to ascertain where there is a gap for remediation.
• To maintain open communication with parents of the children in the class through communication book and to report serious issues to the supervisor for onward prompt resolution.
• To undertake any other reasonable duties as directed by the Supervisor/Head Teacher in accordance with the schools objectives.

Key Performance Indicators:

• Students performance rating (at least 50% on Zenith level and 40% on Merit; 95% of pupils must achieve the class bench marks by June each year)
• Parents Satisfaction Index (zero errors, no smacking and 100% attention for every child)
• Teachers Performance Index (90% technology based teaching and learning that brings about the understanding of concepts;
• Pupils Learning Performance Index (80% activity enhanced learning accomplished by VAK.
• (VAK means Visual, Auditory and Kinesthetic)
• Overall Sections Performance Index (32 pupils minimum number on roll)

Education and Work Experiences

• First Degree in any relevant field
• 5 Years Experience
• Job Specific Certification/ Teaching Qualification/PGDE/PGDCE

Skills and Competences:

• Grounded knowledge of the Integrated Curriculum.
• Excellent Communication Skills.
• Ability to build positive relationships.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Proficiency in the use of computer with a good knowledge of technological advances as it relates to educating young children.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: apply@halifieldschools.com.ng using the Job Position as the subject of the mail.

2.) Senior Accountant

Job Locations: Maryland and Lekki - Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Description

• Responsible for the day-to-day aspects of the Schools’ accounting and reporting functions.
• Provides timely and accurate information for decision-making, in collaboration with the finance team and school leaders.
• In charge of accounts receivables and ensures timely collection as well as ensures compliance with all accounting policies.
• Ensures that preparation of weekly, monthly and termly reports, are done timely and accurately.
• Supports the preparation of statutory reports and liaises with external auditors and other consultants.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Ensure entry of, review and approve manual journals
• Review bank reconciliation statements
• Ensure all phone and email communication is responded to within the stipulated 48-hr time frame.
• Prepare termly subaccounts for school bus shuttle, kitchen, hostel, programs and clubs.
• Prepare management accounts and supporting schedules every term.
• Perform periodic balance sheet review (summary of the assets and liabilities)
• Preparation of termly school budget.
• Ensure timely generation of accurate school bills for all students.
• Admission entry of all new students
• Ensure timely collection of receivables/issue receipts/debt drive [and posting to Quickbooks]
• Ensure regular update of Students Records in Accounting Software as and when due.
• Review Account Receivable processes and ensures policy compliance.
• Review Accounts payable processes
• Monitor statutory payments and advise management on prompt settlement
• Monitor remittance of monthly statutory deductions
• Preparation of payroll and ensuring timely payment of staff salaries
• Preparation and sending of monthly pay slips to staff
• Preparation of periodic Gratuity and Furniture contributions for staff
• Responsible for the School finance department’s budget
• Ensure adequate customer service to both internal and external stakeholders
• General Communication to parent customers on Accounting matters
• Other tasks as may be assigned by the Director.

Key Performance Indicators:

• Timeliness and accuracy in billing and collection of all school fees.
• Timeliness and accuracy of weekly, monthly, termly and annual financial reports.
• Accuracy of business projections relating to finance
• Level of compliance with accounting guidelines, policies and procedures.
• Customer satisfaction index - for all parents, students and staff.

Education and Work Experience

• First Degree or equivalent qualification in accounting or any finance related discipline.
• Five (5) years of experience in a similar role.
• Certified in relevant professional qualifications (ICAN, ACA, CIMA, CPA, ACCA).

Skills and Competences:

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Experienced with customer relationship management.
• Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Good sense of responsibility, accountability and dependability.
• Deep accounting knowledge, working knowledge of GAAP, IFRS and Finance leading practices
• Deep knowledge of core finance and accounting practices
• Knowledgeable about State, Local, and Federal income tax laws and legislation and its implication for the School.
• Advanced knowledge of Excel/Data Analysis
• Emotional intelligence, Integrity and Professionalism.
• Proficiency in the use of MS applications and several accounting applications/ERPs such as Quick Books.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: apply@halifieldschools.com.ng using the Job Position as the subject of the mail.

3.) French Language Teacher

Job Location: Maryland, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time
Responsible to: Upper Elementary Supervisor
Responsible for: Specialist Subjects

Main Duties

• To promote high academic standard in pupils’ Performances in accordance with the approved benchmarks.
• To be responsible for drawing up short and long term plans that will ensue that each child is working towards set learning goals; to promote the welfare of children in your care.
• To prepare well planned lessons that will provide high quality learning experiences and opportunities for the children as well as ensure that every child’s learning profile is taken into consideration.
• To ensure that children’s exercise books are marked and necessary corrections done promptly.
• To ensure that there is adequate and prompt assessment of children’s (academic and behavioural) progress to ascertain where there is a gap for remediation.
• To give targets that are relevant to a child’s need with the view of remediating a gap or a need in the child’s academics.
• To maintain proper records like daily attendance, diary, daily reports (which will include illnesses, absences, accidents and incidents) regularly and submit them promptly.
• To maintain open communication with parents of the children in the class through communication book and to report serious issues to the supervisor for onward prompt resolution.
• To ensure that the class is a safe place for children, that equipment is safe and to ensure specific needs of children are known.
• To attend in service training and meetings as required.
• To undertake any other reasonable duties as directed by the Supervisor/Head Teacher in accordance with the schools objectives.

Key Performance Indicators

• Students' performance rating (at least 50% on Zenith level and 40% on Merit; 95% of pupils must achieve the class bench marks by June each year)
• Teachers Performance Index (90% technology based teaching and learning that brings about the understanding of concepts;
• Parents Satisfaction Index (zero errors, no smacking and 100% attention for every child)
• Pupils Learning Performance Index (80% activity enhanced learning accomplished by VAK.
• (VAK means Visual, Auditory and Kinesthetic)
• Overall Sections Performance Index (32 pupils minimum number on roll)

Education and Work Experiences

• First Degree in any relevant field
• 2 years Experience
• Job Specific Certification / Teaching Qualification/PGDE/PGDCE

Skills and Competences:

• Grounded knowledge of the Integrated Curriculum.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Excellent Communication Skills.
• Ability to build positive relationships.
• Proficiency in the use of computers with a good knowledge of technological advances as it relates to educating young children.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: apply@halifieldschools.com.ng using the Job Position as the subject of the mail.

4.) Government / Civic / History Teacher

Job Locations: Maryland and Lekki - Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Duties and Responsibilities

• Fill scheme of work, students’ attendance, Mark-sheets, psychomotor and affective domains in the diary.
• Plan, prepare, administer, and grade tests and assignments to evaluate students' progress.
• Establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects, and communicate those objectives to students.
• Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests
• Use experiments, practical or project-based teaching to enhance and improve students learning
• Promote high academic standard in students’ Performances in accordance with the approved benchmarks.
• Give targets that are relevant to a child’s need with the view of remediating gaps or a need in the child’s academics.
• Ensure that the class is a safe place for children, that equipment is safe and to ensure specific needs of children are known
• Ensures that students write notes, do assignments, class work and projects.
• Draw up short and long term plans that will ensure that each child is working towards set learning goals.
• Promote the welfare of students in your care.
• Ensure that children’s exercise books are marked and necessary corrections done promptly.
• Ensures students attend classes
• Ensures exam questions are appropriately set and vetted.
• Any other duties assigned of not more than 3

Class Teacher:

• Maintains class control
• Compiles class results
• Mentors students in the class
• Marks and updates class attendance register
• Monitors students’ behaviour and academic performance.

Key Performance Indicators

• Timeliness and Accuracy of Statutory Records
• Class Control
• Student Management
• Additional Duties
• Quality of teaching
• Self-leadership

Education and Work Experience

• First Degree in relevant course
• Five years post qualification experience.

Skills and Competences:

• Experience in general, domestic and support work.
• Good sense of judgment and fairness to all.
• Ability to deal with students
• Good communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Proficiency in the use of computer with a good knowledge of modern instructional materials

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: apply@halifieldschools.com.ng using the Job Position as the subject of the mail.