Head of School (Administration)

MBIS International

MBIS International - We are a growing British curriculum nursery and primary school in Ibadan committed to excellence in teaching, learning and pupil development. The school is committed to maintaining high standards of teaching, learning and pupil achievement.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Head of School (Administration)

Location: Ibadan, Oyo

Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

• We are looking for an accomplished and highly organised school leader to take responsibility for the administrative, operational and parent-facing functions of our premium nursery and primary school.
• This is a senior, hands-on leadership role for a polished professional who understands that excellence in a school extends well beyond the classroom.
• The successful candidate will bring strong leadership, sound judgement, exceptional organisation and a high level of professional presence to the day-to-day running of the school.
• Working closely with the school's leadership, the Head of School (Administration) will ensure that the school's non-academic operations are structured, efficient and consistently well managed, while creating a professional, responsive and reassuring experience for parents, pupils and staff.
• We are seeking someone who is confident taking ownership, leading people, managing systems and maintaining high standards, with the maturity and discretion required to operate effectively within a premium educational environment.
• This is an opportunity to join a school that places a strong emphasis on excellence, professionalism and the highest standards of care and education.
• The successful candidate will have an important role in shaping the quality, consistency and professionalism of the school's daily operations and in ensuring that pupils, parents and staff experience a well-organised, responsive and exceptionally well-run school.

The Role

The Head of School Administration & Parent Relations will take responsibility for the smooth coordination of the school's non-academic administrative and operational functions.

Key responsibilities include:

• Overseeing the day-to-day non-academic administration and operational coordination of the school.
• Leading parent-facing administration and ensuring a professional, responsive and well-managed parent experience.
• Managing the front office personnel, establishing clear standards, accountability and follow-through.
• Coordinating school events, activities and operational arrangements from planning through execution.
• Overseeing administrative communications, records, procedures and routine school processes.
• Coordinating operational matters involving staff, pupils, parents, suppliers and external service providers.
• Monitoring outstanding actions and ensuring that commitments and agreed tasks are completed promptly.
• Working closely with the School Leadership to support the smooth and effective running of the school.
• Handling sensitive matters with discretion, maturity and sound professional judgement.
• Identifying administrative or operational gaps and taking decisive action to resolve them.
• Maintaining a consistently high standard of organisation, presentation, communication and service across the administrative function.

Essential Experience

Substantial hands-on experience managing the administration and operations of a nursery and / or primary school is mandatory.

Applicants must be able to demonstrate significant practical management experience in a nursery and primary school environment, including responsibility for:

• School administration
• Parent relations
• Operational coordination
• Administrative teams and processes
• Day-to-day school operations

Management experience gained exclusively in secondary schools, tertiary institutions, corporate administration or other sectors will not be considered a substitute for relevant nursery and primary school experience.

The Professional We Are Looking For

• We are looking for a mature, dependable and highly capable school professional who brings both leadership presence and operational discipline.
• The successful candidate will ideally have a minimum of 7 years’ professional experience within a nursery and / or primary school environment, including at least 4 years in a leadership / management capacity. Experience must include meaningful responsibility for school administration, parent relations, operational coordination, staff management and the day-to-day running of a school.
• The minimum academic qualification is a Bachelor’s Degree in Education or Management, a Postgraduate Diploma in Education (PGDE), or a Master’s Degree. Candidates with additional relevant professional qualifications, training or certifications in school leadership, management or administration will be an advantage.
• Takes ownership and anticipates what needs to be done without waiting to be directed at every stage.
• Is exceptionally organised, methodical and attentive to detail.
• Communicates with confidence, warmth and professionalism.
• Understands the importance of an excellent parent experience.
• Can manage multiple priorities while maintaining high standards.
• Demonstrates discretion, emotional maturity and sound judgement.
• Is confident leading people, setting expectations and holding others accountable.
• Has the initiative, resilience and follow-through required to keep a school operating efficiently.
• Takes pride in creating order, consistency and professionalism behind the scenes.
• Understands the standards, expectations and operational realities of a premium nursery and primary school.
• Brings the confidence and professional presence to represent the school appropriately when dealing with parents, staff, suppliers and other external stakeholders.
• Is highly computer literate and confident using modern school management applications, digital administrative systems and standard office productivity tools
• Is comfortable taking responsibility for ensuring that agreed actions are followed through and that operational standards do not depend on constant supervision.

Join a School That Values Excellence:

• This is an opportunity for an experienced school leader to become an integral part of a professional and ambitious educational environment.
• If you have the relevant nursery and primary school experience, leadership capability, organisational excellence and professional standards required for this position, we would like to hear from you.

Application Closing Date

10th October, 2026.