Head of School

RIGHT TO DREAM, GHANA

The Head of School at Ghana Academy is responsible for leading an innovative educational environment that excites, challenges, and develops student-athletes. The role involves integrating AI, technology, entrepreneurship, and cutting-edge learning approaches to equip student-athletes with the skills to thrive in a fast-changing world.

Reporting to the RtD Ghana Academy CEO, the Head of School will drive innovation, academic excellence, and character development, ensuring a world-class learning environment that challenges convention, excites students, and nurtures leaders of tomorrow

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Develop and implement a visionary, non-traditional academic model that aligns with student-athletes’ ambitions
Revolutionize the curriculum with an interdisciplinary model integrating AI, coding, and global problem-solving, combining tech-driven learning, and supporting diverse career paths.
Build a world-class learning environment by leading and inspiring a high-performing team of educators who challenge traditional teaching while fostering creativity, innovation, and accountability.
Implement a robust teacher development program or CPD, challenging teachers, setting high expectations for instructional quality, and ensuring excellence in lesson planning and delivery.
Oversee curriculum design, ensuring a dynamic integration of Education, Football, and Character.
Establish strong partnerships with coaches and academy leadership to seamlessly integrate academics and football.
Foster a culture of high expectations, resilience, and continuous improvement, ensuring the academy remains at the forefront of educational excellence.
Utilize data-driven decision-making to inform school improvement, student athlete progress tracking, and pathway evaluations.
Establish mentorship programs connecting students with global industry leaders, tech innovators, and RtD alumni.
Lead stakeholder engagement by integrating academics and football, forming strategic partnerships, and strengthening community relationships.
Engage parents, alumni, and stakeholders to enhance the academy’s learning and development ecosystem and build strong community ties.
Drive innovation, global influence, and R&D to position RtD Ghana as a leader in student-athlete education.

Drive innovation, global influence, and R&D to position RtD Ghana as a leader in student-athlete education.
Advocate for transformative education, influencing best practices and innovation in student-athlete education on a global scale.
Ensure a balanced approach to academic rigor and student well-being, securing an optimal learning environment for all.
Lead on safeguarding and child protection, ensuring that all policies, training, and procedures align with international best practices and provide a safe and supportive environment for all students.
Liaise with Heads of Education across the RTD community to ensure alignment and share best practices.
Work collaboratively with Right to Dream USA team to ensure the smooth implementation of US school pathway options for students.
Develop and manage the educational budget, ensuring that all activities remain within financial constraints while maintaining high-quality programming and resources.

Minimum Requirements

Bachelor's or Master’s Degree in Education, Leadership, Sports Management, or a related field.

APPLICATION PROCESS

If you are interested and provide a good match with our requirements, please apply here

If you have any questions regarding the position, please email workwithghana@righttodream.com