05/10/2025
Job Advert — Vice Principal (Academics), OSNON Academy
Location: Uga, Anambra State
Employer: OSNON Academy
Contract: Full-time
Start date: January 2026
Reports to: Head of School
About OSNON Academy
OSNON Academy is a free co-boarding secondary school established by the Chude and Ego Foundation to provide quality education for children from low-income families. We believe that every child deserves access to excellent learning opportunities regardless of background, and we are committed to shaping future leaders through holistic education.
Our Academy combines strong academics with character development, life skills, and extracurricular enrichment. Students benefit from a nurturing environment, modern teaching approaches, and a robust school feeding programme that ensures no child learns on an empty stomach.
Located in a serene and purpose-built campus, OSNON Academy is driven by innovation and sustainability from our farm-to-table initiatives to our partnerships with local and international stakeholders. We are building not only a school, but also a community of excellence, compassion, and lifelong impact.
At OSNON Academy, teachers and staff are more than employees; they are mentors, role models, and change-makers, helping young people realise their full potential.
Role summary
The Vice Principal (Academics) provides strategic and operational leadership for the school’s academic programmes. You will lead curriculum development, build teacher capacity, drive improvements in student outcomes, drive partnership initiatives and ensure academic systems and assessments are robust, inclusive and aligned with national and international standards.
Key responsibilities (core)
Lead academic strategy: develop, implement and monitor the school’s academic plans and programmes.
Provide leadership and line-management support to department heads, faculty teams and curriculum leads.
Monitor and evaluate student achievement and progress across year groups; use data to identify gaps and drive improvement plans.
Oversee curriculum development, review and alignment with national and international standards; ensure schemes of work and assessment practices are rigorous and up to date.
Oversee all internal and external examinations including registration processes, accreditation and examination proper.
Actively engage in networking, donor relations and building strategic partnerships to strengthen academic programmes and expand opportunities for students.
Design and implement assessment and evaluation processes; analyse results and present clear recommendations to senior leadership.
Manage the academic budget and allocate resources effectively to support teaching, learning and student support services.
Lead teacher development: coaching, mentoring, CPD planning, lesson observations and feedback. Carry out systematic lesson observations and review lesson plans.
Oversee student academic support services (tutoring, remedial programmes, counselling referrals) and work with pastoral teams to support learners with difficulties.
Engage parents, guardians and the wider community about academic policy, progress and partnerships, and foster links with local businesses, universities and partners.
Qualifications & experience (essential)
A degree in Education or a relevant subject. Master’s degree and any teacher qualification are added advantages.
Significant classroom teaching experience plus a minimum of 3–5 years in a middle/senior leadership role with responsibility for curriculum or assessment.
Demonstrable experience of leading curriculum development and using assessment data to improve outcomes.
Experience in managing budgets or academic resources.
Proven experience in developing, managing, and sustaining partnerships with donors, stakeholders, and external organisations is an added advantage.
Skills & competencies
Strong instructional leadership and coaching skills; able to give actionable feedback.
Data-literate and assessment-driven; able to analyse performance data and translate into targeted interventions.
Excellent written and oral communication; strong stakeholder management (parents, community partners).
Organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities.
Commitment to inclusive education and safeguarding.
Personal attributes
Collaborative and solution-focused, with high integrity.
Resilient, flexible, and passionate about school improvement and teacher development.
Benefits & working conditions
Competitive salary (commensurate with experience)
Pension / statutory benefits as per employer policy.
Generous CPD opportunities and access to in-school professional development.
Supportive leadership team and a collaborative teaching environment.
Equal Employment Opportunities
OSNON Academy is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fair, transparent, and merit-based recruitment practices. Employment decisions are made without discrimination or harassment based on race, colour, religion, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.
We actively encourage applications from qualified candidates of all backgrounds, as we believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce enhances our ability to fulfil our mission. All employees are valued for their unique perspectives, skills, and contributions to our school community.
How to apply
To apply, please submit all the following in one PDF (if possible):
A CV (maximum 3 pages) which should contain names and contact details of two professional referees (one must be your current or a recent employer).
A one-page cover letter explaining suitability for the role of Vice Principal (Academics).
Copies of relevant qualifications.
Application email/portal: [email protected] or via whatsapp on +2348063876581
Subject line: Application — Vice Principal (Academics)
Closing date: October 17th, 2025
Shortlisting: Shortlisted candidates will be contacted on or before October 27th, 2025
Interviews: Shortlisted candidates will be invited to a formal interview and may be asked to deliver a short presentation.
