School Performance Manager

About the role

Rising Academies, an education company founded in Sierra Leone in 2014 that works with governments to improve the quality of teaching and learning in public schools, is seeking a School Performance Manager. The role maintains and improves the quality of education in its schools by managing and coaching teachers and school leaders and engaging with school communities. It is a full-time position based in Bonthe and Moyamba, reporting to the Program Lead, with an expected start date of January 2027.

Key responsibilities

• Build strong relationships with school leaders through regular school visits and set high standards for schools
• Build relationships with stakeholders, generate support and liaise with them as needed
• Ensure schools are safe learning environments and follow the Child Protection Policy in line with MBSSE policies
• Deliver trainings for school leaders and teachers and ensure they lead to classroom improvements
• Ensure the effective implementation of Rising's academic model
• Keep the Program Manager informed of progress and challenges and report issues promptly
• Support school leaders in building positive relationships with parents, the community and key stakeholders

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Education or a related field such as Leadership or Management
• At least 4 years of experience in education management, preferably in a low-resource context
• Experience coaching and developing school leaders and teachers
• Familiarity with curriculum development and assessment practices
• Experience working with key stakeholders and management teams on school performance
• Experience with safeguarding children and international safeguarding standards
• Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills, and ability to work independently

What we offer

• A competitive salary and benefits package, with a standard global pay scale
• Continuous development and career growth support
• The chance to contribute to a programme where students learn 2.4 times faster than peers in comparable schools