Dean of Students

About This Role

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

Responsibilities

• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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

Requirements

• Proven background in education administration, campus security, military, law enforcement, or youth behavioral management
• 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
• Provide a police clearance (or equivalent) from every country where you have lived in the past 10 years before signing an employment contract
• Reference checks with previous employers will be conducted

Important Details

• Schedule: 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)

About the Company

Enko Education is a fast-growing network of 15 international schools in 10 African countries. Its 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, the company is on track to reach 20,000 students by 2028.