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Purpose of the Role
The Head of Primary will lead the design, launch and ongoing management of Brighthouse Academy's Primary section. This is a start-up leadership role: the successful candidate will build the curriculum, systems, culture and team from an early stage, rather than inherit an existing operation. The role combines academic leadership, people leadership, and hands-on administrative and financial-administration responsibility.
Key Responsibilities
Curriculum Design & Educational Leadership
Design and set up the Primary section's structure (classes, streams, timetable, academic calendar) from scratch.
Develop an original, locally-grounded mixed curriculum — not an unmodified 'out of the box' import — that blends best practice from national/international frameworks with Kogi State and Nigerian local content, culture, and context.
Build variety and creativity into curriculum delivery: project-based learning, local-content modules, literacy and numeracy foundations, and enrichment activities.
Set and monitor academic standards, schemes of work, and assessment frameworks across all Primary year groups.
Continuously review and improve curriculum and pedagogy based on learner outcomes and community context.
People Leadership & Capacity Building
Join in the recruitment, induction, and training of Primary teaching and support staff.
Supervise and manage the performance of Primary teaching and support staff.
Design and deliver ongoing teacher training and professional development, particularly in curriculum delivery methods that are new to staff.
Coach, mentor and inspire teachers to adopt creative, learner-centred teaching practices.
Model strong classroom practice and lead by example in teaching quality.
Build a positive, high-expectation, child-safe school culture within the Primary section.
Operations, Administration & Resource Management
Oversee day-to-day administration of the Primary section: pupil records, attendance, timetabling, reporting to parents/guardians.
Manage basic financial administration for the section — budgeting input, expenditure tracking, procurement requests, and accountability for funds/resources allocated, in line with Brighthouse Academy's non-profit financial policies.
Manage school assets relevant to the Primary section (furniture, learning materials, equipment) — maintaining inventories and ensuring proper use and upkeep.
Ensure compliance with relevant Nigerian basic-education regulations and Kogi State education requirements.
Community & Stakeholder Engagement
Act as the main point of contact for Primary parents/guardians and the local community.
Represent the Primary section to the Head of School, Board/Trustees, donors and external partners as required.
Build relationships with the local community to source and validate local content for the curriculum.
Person Specification
Essential
B.Ed (Primary Education), B.A/B.Sc + PGDE, or equivalent; a Master's degree is gives you a high advantage.
TRCN certificate if required; additional certifications give you an added advantage.
Proven experience setting up or launching a school, department or section from the ground up.
Demonstrated curriculum development experience, including incorporating local/community content into formal curricula.
Strong record as a school leader/manager — staff supervision, performance management, and team development.
Working knowledge of basic financial administration (budgeting, expenditure tracking, accountability) and asset management.
Experience training, coaching and developing teachers.
Excellent administrative and organisational skills.
Genuine commitment to inclusive, tuition-free, community-focused education.
A recognized teaching qualification and relevant experience at primary level.
Desirable
Experience working within a non-profit or NGO-run school.
Familiarity with Nigerian basic education standards and Kogi State education context.
Postgraduate qualification in education leadership/management, curriculum studies, or related field.
Experience designing original teaching materials rather than relying on standard published schemes.
The Head of Primary will lead the design, launch and ongoing management of Brighthouse Academy's Primary section. This is a start-up leadership role: the successful candidate will build the curriculum, systems, culture and team from an early stage, rather than inherit an existing operation. The role combines academic leadership, people leadership, and hands-on administrative and financial-administration responsibility.
Key Responsibilities
Curriculum Design & Educational Leadership
Design and set up the Primary section's structure (classes, streams, timetable, academic calendar) from scratch.
Develop an original, locally-grounded mixed curriculum — not an unmodified 'out of the box' import — that blends best practice from national/international frameworks with Kogi State and Nigerian local content, culture, and context.
Build variety and creativity into curriculum delivery: project-based learning, local-content modules, literacy and numeracy foundations, and enrichment activities.
Set and monitor academic standards, schemes of work, and assessment frameworks across all Primary year groups.
Continuously review and improve curriculum and pedagogy based on learner outcomes and community context.
People Leadership & Capacity Building
Join in the recruitment, induction, and training of Primary teaching and support staff.
Supervise and manage the performance of Primary teaching and support staff.
Design and deliver ongoing teacher training and professional development, particularly in curriculum delivery methods that are new to staff.
Coach, mentor and inspire teachers to adopt creative, learner-centred teaching practices.
Model strong classroom practice and lead by example in teaching quality.
Build a positive, high-expectation, child-safe school culture within the Primary section.
Operations, Administration & Resource Management
Oversee day-to-day administration of the Primary section: pupil records, attendance, timetabling, reporting to parents/guardians.
Manage basic financial administration for the section — budgeting input, expenditure tracking, procurement requests, and accountability for funds/resources allocated, in line with Brighthouse Academy's non-profit financial policies.
Manage school assets relevant to the Primary section (furniture, learning materials, equipment) — maintaining inventories and ensuring proper use and upkeep.
Ensure compliance with relevant Nigerian basic-education regulations and Kogi State education requirements.
Community & Stakeholder Engagement
Act as the main point of contact for Primary parents/guardians and the local community.
Represent the Primary section to the Head of School, Board/Trustees, donors and external partners as required.
Build relationships with the local community to source and validate local content for the curriculum.
Person Specification
Essential
B.Ed (Primary Education), B.A/B.Sc + PGDE, or equivalent; a Master's degree is gives you a high advantage.
TRCN certificate if required; additional certifications give you an added advantage.
Proven experience setting up or launching a school, department or section from the ground up.
Demonstrated curriculum development experience, including incorporating local/community content into formal curricula.
Strong record as a school leader/manager — staff supervision, performance management, and team development.
Working knowledge of basic financial administration (budgeting, expenditure tracking, accountability) and asset management.
Experience training, coaching and developing teachers.
Excellent administrative and organisational skills.
Genuine commitment to inclusive, tuition-free, community-focused education.
A recognized teaching qualification and relevant experience at primary level.
Desirable
Experience working within a non-profit or NGO-run school.
Familiarity with Nigerian basic education standards and Kogi State education context.
Postgraduate qualification in education leadership/management, curriculum studies, or related field.
Experience designing original teaching materials rather than relying on standard published schemes.