Dean of Students

Position Summary

The Dean of Students is the primary authority responsible for maintaining a safe, orderly, and disciplined campus environment. This role ensures strict adherence to school policies regarding attendance, punctuality, uniform, and behavior. By actively supervising students from the moment campus opens until the last student departs, this position establishes a culture of accountability and respect.

Key Responsibilities

• Campus Opening & Arrival Operations:
  • Arrive by 6:30 AM to secure the campus perimeter and prepare for student arrival.
  • Actively monitor the entrance to enforce the school's punctuality policy; process late arrivals and issue appropriate disciplinary actions or warnings.
  • Enforce dress code and uniform compliance before students enter classrooms.
• Behavioral Management & Discipline:
  • Act as the primary disciplinarian for the campus, addressing behavioral infractions, insubordination, and conflicts immediately.
  • Investigate incidents, document disciplinary actions, and communicate directly with parents/guardians regarding student behavior.
  • Maintain detailed behavioral logs and report recurring issues to the School Director.
• Active Campus Supervision:
  • Conduct continuous patrols of hallways, cafeterias, courtyards, and restrooms during class transitions, recess, and lunch periods to prevent loitering and misconduct.
  • Ensure students are in their designated classes and not wandering the campus.
• Dismissal & Campus Closure:
  • Supervise the afternoon dismissal process to ensure an orderly, safe exit for all students.
  • Remain on campus until 6:30 PM to ensure all students have been picked up or have safely departed the premises.
  • Perform a final sweep of the grounds before locking down facilities.

Work Schedule & Shift Breakdown

• Morning Shift: 6:30 AM – 10:30 AM (Arrival and morning supervision)
• Mid-Day Break: 10:30 AM – 2:30 PM (4-hour off-duty break)
• Afternoon/Evening Shift: 2:30 PM – 6:30 PM (Dismissal and campus closure)
• Note: Total active working hours equal 8 hours per day.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Experience: Proven background in education administration, campus security, military, law enforcement, or youth behavioral management.
• Key Competencies:
  • Highly authoritative yet fair presence; ability to command respect from students.
  • Excellent conflict de-escalation and crisis management skills.
  • Exceptional punctuality, physical stamina, and reliability.
  • Clear, firm communication skills for interacting with students, staff, and parents.

(English version)

Equal Opportunities & Safer Recruitment

Enko Education is an equal opportunities employer, committed to inclusivity, diversity, and valuing difference. Enko Education schools are committed to child safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students and young people, and we expect all staff, volunteers, and third parties to share this commitment. Our safer recruitment practices aim to ensure that only individuals committed to child safeguarding join our schools. You can read our Safer Recruitment Statement here.

• Successful candidates must provide a police clearance (or equivalent) from every country where they have lived in the past 10 years before signing an employment contract.
• Reference checks with previous employers will also be conducted for each successful candidate.

About Enko Education

International education with Africa at heart and the world in mind.

Enko Education is a fast-growing network of 15 international schools in 10 African countries, offering international education with Africa at heart and the world in mind. Our mission is to make high-quality international education accessible to more African learners and to guide them towards the world’s best universities through innovative programmes leading to globally recognised qualifications.

Since 2014, Enko Education has helped thousands of students secure admission to top universities such as Yale College, Sciences Po, École Polytechnique, and the University of Toronto. Backed by leading development finance institutions and funds including Proparco, I&P, Adiwale, BIO Invest, Oiko Credit and Liquid Africa, we are on track to reach 20,000 students by 2028.

Learn more on our website.

(French version)

Égalité des chances & Recrutement sécurisé

Enko Education est un employeur qui respecte l’égalité des chances, attaché à l’inclusion, à la diversité et à la valorisation des différences. Les écoles Enko Education s’engagent à protéger les enfants et à promouvoir le bien-être des élèves et des jeunes, et attendent de l’ensemble du personnel, des bénévoles et des tiers qu’ils partagent cet engagement. Nos pratiques de recrutement sécurisé visent à garantir que seules les personnes partageant notre engagement rejoignent nos écoles. Vous pouvez consulter notre Déclaration sur le recrutement sécurisé ici.

• Les candidats retenus doivent fournir un extrait de casier judiciaire (ou équivalent) pour tous les pays dans lesquels ils ont vécu au cours des 10 dernières années avant de signer un contrat.
• Des vérifications de références seront effectuées auprès des employeurs précédents pour tout candidats retenu pour un rôle.

À propos d’Enko Education

Une éducation internationale avec l’Afrique au cœur et le monde en perspective.

Enko Education est un réseau en pleine croissance de 15 écoles internationales dans 10 pays d’Afrique, offrant une éducation internationale de qualité à un coût accessible. Notre mission est de faciliter l’accès des apprenants africains aux meilleures universités du monde grâce à des programmes innovants menant à des diplômes mondialement reconnus.

Depuis 2014, nous avons accompagné des milliers d’élèves vers des universités de premier plan telles que Yale College, Sciences Po, l’École Polytechnique ou encore l’Université de Toronto. Avec le soutien d’institutions financières de développement et de fonds tels que Proparco, I&P, Adiwale, BIO Invest, Oiko Credit et Liquid Africa, nous visons à scolariser 20 000 élèves d’ici 2028.

Pour en savoir plus, visitez notre site internet.