Principal Job at Infant Jesus Academy

Infant Jesus Academy is a private, co-educational boarding school with students from Nigeria and around the world. The school was established in 2002 as a Catholic school. It is located at Old Anwai Road between the Delta State Government House, Asaba and the Delta State University, Anwai campus in Asaba, making it a secure and tranquil environment for academic pursuit.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Position: Principal

Job Location: Oshimili South, Delta

Job Description


  • IJA wants to find and hire an experienced Principal to manage school operations and provide strong leadership to our teachers and staff members.
  • The ideal candidate will be active in the community and make themselves available for parent consultations, taking parent suggestions and discussing the educational needs of individual students.
  • The principal will also be responsible for ensuring that every teacher has the resources they need to meet the state’s curriculum requirements.

Qualifications Criteria

  • Previous experience as a Principal or in a school leadership role
  • Commitment to creating a productive educational experience
  • Valid teaching license
  • Proven history in improving teacher performance
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills

Essential Functions

  • Uphold our educational policies and integrate the common core government guidelines into each class curriculum.
  • Create benchmarks for students and teachers and track progress towards those goals.
  • Develop programs that improve teacher performance and assist students in understanding class material better.
  • Provide guidance to the school’s network of student leaders and challenge those leaders to make the school a better place.
  • Respond immediately to concerns from parents and school board administrators.