The Pharo Foundation is a privately funded entrepreneurial organisation that runs philanthropic programmes as well as for-profit Social Enterprises. The Vision of the Foundation is an economically vibrant and inclusive Africa. The Mission is to achieve the Vision by investing in the human and physical capital of Africa, with a strong focus on job creation.
Pharo School Homosha is a modern, well resourced, innovative, Grade 9-12 boarding school located in a picturesque and tranquil setting in rural Ethiopia. Pharo School Homosha is built and equipped to an exemplary standard rarely seen in Ethiopia. The aim of the school is to provide each student with an unprecedented opportunity to excel academically, emotionally and socially.
The school’s focus on female education is in response to the challenges girls face in accessing high quality secondary education throughout Ethiopia. Students gaining admission to the school will experience an innovative and enriching four-year educational experience, with all educational expenses (tuition, boarding, meals, textbooks, uniforms and supplies) covered by the Pharo Foundation. The School’s goal is to educate students to the highest levels of academic achievement in a supportive environment, valuing courage, curiosity, creativity, compassion and the pursuit of excellence.
Position Summary:
As Pharo School Homosha celebrates its third year of operation, it is seeking an outstanding, dedicated Head of School, passionately called to educate and empower young Ethiopian women to become future leaders and role models at local, regional and national levels. Pharo School Homosha’s long-term goal is to produce some of the strongest academically skilled students in Ethiopia. As the Founding Head’s tenure comes to an end, the new Head of School will be provided with ample opportunity to put his or her own unique contributions towards the school’s growth and realisation of its goals.
The Head of School will reside on the school campus and will have responsibility for providing leadership and the day-to-day management of the whole school, with a particular focus on the school’s academic programme. This position therefore requires a “hands-on” Head, who enjoys working closely with staff and students when implementing 21st century teaching and learning practices in an incremental and contextually appropriate manner. The role holder will demonstrate outstanding leadership qualities, in an environment where infrastructure challenges (power, water internet, supply chain) and English language barriers are frequent.
At present, Pharo School Homosha has established a solid routine of day-to-day operation and classroom learning. As the school grows towards its full capacity of 220 students, the Head of School will play a key role in continuing to develop an exemplary student centered teaching and learning environment, dramatically accelerating the English skill proficiency level of both the teaching faculty and the students and dramatically accelerating the instructional competencies of the teaching staff.
The position is best suited to an experienced senior school administrator/Head with extensive boarding school experience in a developing country and extensive experience with English Language Learners. However, a well-rounded, highly experienced Principal, Vice Principal, Academic Coordinator/Dean, having extensive experience in a boarding school environment and experience with English Language Learners in a developing country, can also excel in this role.
This role is a good fit to individuals who are considering a life changing and perhaps challenging experience in a setting that is potentially different from past positions. It is likely to be fulfilling to an individual who would like to use their experience, personality and drive to help develop an institution that will be a model for others in the region and country. It will be rewarding to a person who enjoys being a life-long learner and systems builder with an unwavering passion to see all girls have the opportunity to benefit from an excellent education, reach their full potential and be role models and leaders in their immediate and wider communities.
Location: Homosha Woreda, Benishangul-Gumuz Regional State, Ethiopia.
Role: Head of School.
Reporting to: Head of Education, Ethiopia.
Functional Relationships: Country Representative, Education Coordinator, Programme Manager (Assosa), Finance Manager (Addis)
Direct reports: Deputy Head, Academic Coordinator, Director of Facilities Management, Finance Manager, Human Resources Manager and Security Supervisor.
Preferred start date: March 2021. Latest start date: July 2021.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
Academic Programme
Provide day-to-day leadership in the process of developing progressive curricula, which embraces computer technology, building and surpassing the Ethiopian National Curriculum standards and competencies.
Enrolment
Students
Administration