Head Teacher Primary School A0 at Rwanda Basic Education Board (REB): (Deadline 26 February 2026)

 

Head Teacher Primary School A0 at Rwanda Basic Education Board (REB): (Deadline 26 February 2026)

Job responsibilities

Key Responsibilities for School Head Teachers (Secondary and Primary) Academic Leadership • Lead the implementation of the national curriculum for primary and/or secondary education. • Supervise teaching and learning to ensure quality instruction, syllabus coverage, and improved learner performance. • Monitor lesson planning, learner assessment, and examination preparation, including national examinations where applicable. • Promote continuous professional development of teachers. School Administration and Management • Manage day-to-day school operations in accordance with MINEDUC and REB policies and school regulations. • Prepare school timetables, operational plans, and internal rules and regulations. • Ensure proper record-keeping of learners, staff, and school assets. • Oversee maintenance and effective use of school facilities, laboratories, libraries, and ICT resources. Human Resource Management • Supervise, guide, and appraise teaching and non-teaching staff. • Promote discipline, teamwork, and professional ethics among staff. • Identify staffing needs and make recommendations to the school governing authority. Learner Welfare and Discipline • Ensure a safe, inclusive, and child-friendly learning environment. • Enforce learner discipline in line with child protection and positive behavior management policies. • Promote moral values, good conduct, and holistic learner development. • Support guidance, counseling, and career orientation services. Financial and Resource Management • Participate in preparation and implementation of the school budget. • Ensure transparent and efficient use of school funds and resources. • Mobilize resources and support school development initiatives where applicable. Communication and Stakeholder Engagement • Serve as the main liaison between the school, parents, education authorities, partners, and the community. • Organize and chair staff meetings, parents’ meetings, and school committees. • Represent the school in official functions and meetings. Compliance, Monitoring, and Reporting • Ensure compliance with education laws, policies, and regulations of Rwanda. • Prepare and submit periodic academic, administrative, and financial reports to relevant authorities. • Implement recommendations from school inspections and audits. Strategic Leadership • Lead school improvement planning and innovation in teaching and learning. • Promote co-curricular activities and values-based education. • Uphold the school’s vision, mission, and institutional values. • To promote Continuous Professional Development (CPD) activities at school level.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Education

6 Years of relevant experience

Required competencies and key technical skills

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• Inclusiveness

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• Professionalism

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• Commitment to continuous learning

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• Management, planning and coordination skills

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• Strong verbal and written communication skills as well as good customer care skills;

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• Confidentiality, ethical and teamwork skills;

• Trust and Integrity

Psychometric Languages

• English

Psychometric Domains

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• Knowledge/Awareness

Behavior and attitude

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• Self-report measures

Behavior and attitude

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• Coordination

Behavior and attitude

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• Awareness of their own abilities

Aptitude

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• Assertiveness

Communication skills

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• Clear and Effective Communication

Communication skills

• Adaptability and Flexibility

Communication skills

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