Aboukir High School Hiring Principal in St. Ann, Jamaica

ABOUKIR HIGH SCHOOL

Applications are invited from suitably qualified persons for the post of:

PRINCIPAL

Effective January 1, 2027

Minimum Requirements

• Applicant must be a registered trained teacher.
• Applicant must have at least three (3) years of approved teaching service.

Desirable Assets

• Strong and balanced leadership acumen.
• Postgraduate degree in Educational Leadership, Educational Administration, or a related field.
• Certification for Principalship from the National College for Educational Leadership (NCEL).
• Knowledge of the Education Act and Regulations, Financial Administration and Audit Act, and the Child Care and Protection Act.
• At least three (3) years’ experience in a similar capacity or in a senior leadership position.
• Strong Management and Human Resource Skills.
• Knowledge and experience in ICT and Technical and Vocational Education and Training.
• Experience in curriculum development, adaptation and implementation.
• Ability to articulate a vision of achieving and maintaining academic excellence.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and creative skillset.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, along with strong presentation skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to work with and lead team members at various levels.

Compensation

Grade II: $7,344,688 to $9,401,821

Applicants should submit the prescribed MOE Application Form, Cover Letter and Résumé via the designated email address on or before October 7, 2026, addressed to:

The Chairman
Aboukir High School
Cave Valley P.O.
St. Ann

Email Address: bluejohnson555@gmail.com

Two (2) completed MOE Principal’s Referee Forms — one professional and one other — should be submitted by the application deadline. Each referee should submit the completed referee form under confidential cover directly to the designated email address above by October 7, 2026.

Applicants can download the MOE Application Form and Principal’s Referee Form from the Ministry of Education website.

Incomplete submissions will not be considered.