Ongoing Recruitment at Arewa Trade and Investment Promotion Council

Arewa Trade and Investment Promotion Council - A public partnership initiative aimed at creating the highest visibility for the economic potentials of the 19 states of northern Nigeria. The council is mandated to promote trade and investment, stimulate the economy, serve as an interface between international investors and businesses and the local entrepreneurs of northern Nigeria. Runs several research and analytic report is n the state of trade and investment in northern Nigeria.

We are recruiting to fill the following positions below:

1.) Subject Teacher

Job Locations: Abuja and Zaria, Kaduna

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Education or a Degree in a related field supported with a post-graduate diploma in education.
• IGCSE Certification and being a member of TRCN is an added advantage;
• Minimum of three to five (3 to 5) years’ experience in an international school as a primary or secondary school teacher;
• Thorough knowledge of teaching best practices, modern pedagogical trends and a willingness to follow the school’s policies and procedures;
• Computer literacy and evidence of use of ICT to support literacy;
• Ability to multi-task, good organizational and coordination skills.

Knowledge and skills:

• Capacity to motivate the students and serve as a role model
• Energetic, versatile and resourceful
• Must be passionate about the job;
• Friendly, calm and polite;
• Firm disposition
• Must possess excellent communication skills.

Application Closing Date: 1st October, 2023.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should forward their CV to: arcadebritish@gmail.com and jobsearchconsults@gmail.com using the Job Position as subject of email.

2.) Administration Officer / Business Development Manager

Job Locations: Abuja and Kaduna
Reporting to: Board of Directors
Responsible for: Senior Leadership Team

Description

• We require the services of qualified candidates to fill the position in our administration department. The department includes the following units:
  • Central Reception and Registry
  • Business Development and Marketing
  • Accounts & Bursary
  • ICT Department
  • Driving section
  • School Clinic
  • School Kitchen
  • Security & Cleaning Department
  • Maintenance Department
• This vacancy is for a very qualified Administration Officer / Business Development Manager who has the capacity to manage and oversee the activities of the above named nine (9) departments and also recruit further staff required to meet up with the staff needs of the school across its various campuses.

Application Closing Date: 1st October, 2023.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should forward their CV to: arcadebritish@gmail.com and jobsearchconsults@gmail.com using the Job Position as subject of email.

3.) Principal /Administrator - Arcade British International Academy

Job Locations: Abuja and Kaduna
Reporting to: Board of Directors
Responsible for: Senior Leadership Team

Education and Qualifications

• University Degree and a teaching qualification.
• Master’s Degree in an area of Education and a PHD is a significant added advantage
• Relevant recent professional development that qualifies the candidate for this post.

Experience Essential Experience:

• Must have at least 10 years of proven experience of school leadership in a through-school setting (from Primary and Secondary) gained either in Nigeria or internationally.
• Previous experience of minimum 3 years as a Principal of an international school.
• Experience of successfully leading schools or being part of a leadership team that established and nurtured a school to sound growth and development with uncommon track records.

Desirable Experience:

• To have gained experience in a school of 800 students or more.
• Possess a working knowledge of different Key Stages of school management through previous experience in other core roles.
• Knowledge of different inspection frameworks (eg. WAEC, NECO, ISI, NCC and CIS) would be an advantage.

Demonstrable experience in:

• Promoting a culture of inclusion.
• Leading by example to promote the vision and values of the school or service for the children, staff, board, and parents.
• Promoting a collaborative style of leadership and the effective recruitment, development and performance of the academic staff.
• Exercising good judgement in difficult circumstances.

Skills and Abilities:

• A confident and genuine communicator who can instill trust among the school and parent body.
• A decisive manager who can make difficult decisions in the interest of the organisation.
• Ability to motivate a whole school culture of attainment through effective and collaborative team working.
• Ability to demonstrate commitment, reliability and integrity.
• Approachable and open with staff, pupils and parents, with demonstrable emotional intelligence.
• Ability to create and implement a parent involvement strategy that will ensure parents are involved with the school and have confidence in the school’s leadership. Others:
• Sensitive to the values that should pervade the ABIA in a manner that expresses total integrity and probity.
• Articulate and approachable with excellent interpersonal skills both verbally and in writing.
• To be solution focused and have proven sound decision making skills.
• To be proactive, and versatile, with a high level of drive, energy, enthusiasm, resilience, and a sense of perspective.
• Commitment to leading on safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
• Commitment to equality and diversity.
• Commitment to ABIA values.

Knowledge:

• An educationalist who understands how to recognize and develop quality teaching and learning.
• A global citizen who truly understands the benefit and importance of international education.
• School improvement strategies for schools and how to tackle underperformance in different contexts and at all levels through monitoring and evaluation.
• Principles and practice of quality assurance systems including school self-evaluation and performance management.
• Safeguarding regulations.
• An ambassador who can promote and celebrate the value inherent in a multi curriculum institution by balancing the British curriculum with a perfect fusion of the Nigerian curriculum alongside other modern learning objectives.
• Clear understanding of the importance of appropriate communication with the parents, senior management and the Board.

Core Role Competencies:

• Strategic Decisions
• Talent Management
• Planning, Organizing and Execution
• Teamwork and Collaboration
• Trust and influencing others
• Collaboration and Engagement Main Purpose and Expectation of this Role
• To demonstrate ABIA commitment to our values by actively ensuring they are embedded in everything we do within ABIA.
• To promote and support the vision and direction of the school by showing effective leadership and management of the academic team.
• To drive high aspirations by developing and managing standards of attainment for students and performance of staff towards school goals.
• To develop the strategic objectives of the Educational and Clinical provision and ensure they are met.
• To work closely with the Executive Business Director to meet the strategic objectives of the school.

Application Closing Date: 3rd September, 2023.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should forward their CV to: arcadebritish@gmail.com and jobsearchconsults@gmail.com using the Job Position as subject of email.