Head of School

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.

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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.​

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• 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 using the link above.