Principal at St. Francis College of Education

St. Francis College of Education

  • Accra
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 2 months ago
Job DescriptionApplications are invited from qualified and interested persons for consideration for the position of Principal.The Key Responsibilities of the Principal shall include:
  • Provide strategic leadership and direction for the college
  • Oversee academic, administrative and financial operations
  • Contribute to the development and implementation of quality teaching and learning programs
  • Foster strong relationships with stakeholders, including faculty, students and the community
  • Exhibit a high sense of industry, leadership qualities and organizational skills and be above reproach
  • Attract grants and funds for research and development activities for the college
  • Uphold the college’s reputation and standards of excellence in education
Qualification Required & ExperienceThe candidate must:
  • Be a distinguished scholar and a master teacher
  • Have a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D) or equivalent qualification in the relevant area of specialization
  • Be of a rank NOT below Associate Professor in a College of Education or in a university or an analogous institution
  • Have at least 10 years of progressive experience in teaching and/or research, including at least 5 years in a senior management or leadership role
  • Have proven leadership skills and be a team player
  • Be able to provide confidence as well as direct and motivate staff
  • Possess excellent communication and inter-personal skills, capacity to manage and control crises
  • Be able to give sound and impartial judgement
  • Have proven ability to lead a team and manage resources effectively
  • Possess strong interpersonal and communication skills
  • Have in-depth knowledge of the educational landscape and the vision of Ghana’s educational goals
Terms of Appointment
  • Must not be more than 55 years at the time of application
  • Salaries and conditions of service are attractive and comparable to similar positions in Ghana
  • The appointment shall be for an initial period of 4 years and may be renewed for another term only
Location: Hohoe – Volta RegionClosing Date: 16th February, 2026HOW TO APPLYApplicants are to provide soft and hard copies of their application pack comprising:
  • Letter of application (cover letter)
  • Detailed curriculum vitae
  • Three (3) recommendation letters from listed referees
  • A Vision Statement of not more than two pages
  • Applications and supporting documents (marked with the position) are to be submitted to the address below:
The Chairperson
Search Committee
St. Francis College of Education
Post Office Box 100
Hohoe – Volta RegionIn addition to the hard copy of the application documentation, soft copies of the same documents must be submitted to:

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