Vice Principal (Full-Time)

Location: Cape Coast, Ghana
Employment Type: Full-Time
Institution: Our Lady of Apostles (OLA) College of Education

About OLA College of Education

Our Lady of Apostles (OLA) College of Education is a distinguished teacher education institution committed to academic excellence, innovation in teaching and learning, and the development of highly competent professional educators. The College seeks to strengthen its leadership team by appointing an accomplished academic and administrator to serve as Vice Principal.

Position Summary

The Vice Principal will provide strategic academic and administrative leadership to support the Principal in advancing the College’s mission, vision, and strategic objectives. The successful candidate will play a key role in promoting excellence in teaching, learning, research, staff development, institutional governance, and stakeholder engagement while contributing to the continued growth and transformation of the College.

Key Responsibilities

The Vice Principal will:

• Support the Principal in the overall leadership and management of the College.
• Provide strategic direction for academic planning, teaching, learning, and quality assurance initiatives.
• Promote innovation and excellence in teacher education and professional development.
• Strengthen institutional effectiveness through sound governance and administrative leadership.
• Support policy development and implementation in line with national tertiary education standards.
• Foster productive relationships with students, staff, alumni, regulatory bodies, and external stakeholders.
• Contribute to resource mobilization, institutional development, and strategic planning initiatives.
• Champion a culture of academic integrity, accountability, inclusiveness, and continuous improvement.

Qualification Required & Experience

Applicants must:

• Possess a PhD or equivalent terminal degree from a recognized institution.
• Be an individual of recognized stature and distinction in Teacher Education, Teaching and Learning.
• Hold the rank of at least Senior Lecturer in a tertiary education institution or an analogous institution.
• Demonstrate substantial administrative and leadership experience.
• Possess a strong understanding of the challenges and opportunities facing Colleges of Education and tertiary education in Ghana.
• Be able to serve a minimum of one full three-year term before attaining the compulsory retirement age.

Tenure of Office

The appointment of a person of professorial status as Vice Principal shall be for a term of three (3) years and may be renewed for one additional term of three (3) years, provided the appointee is able to complete the full term before reaching the compulsory retirement age of sixty (60) years.

Conditions of Service

The College offers a highly attractive remuneration and benefits package. Specific terms and conditions of service will be outlined in the instrument of appointment.

Application Requirements

Interested and qualified candidates should submit the following:

1. A cover letter clearly stating the position being applied for.
2. A detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV).
3. Certified copies of academic and professional certificates.
4. Copies of any other relevant supporting documents.
5. A Statement of Vision for OLA College of Education, outlining proposed strategies for achieving the vision. The statement should:
   • Not exceed five (5) pages;
   • Be typed in Times New Roman, font size 12;
   • Use 1.5 line spacing; and
   • Have 2.54 cm margins on all sides.
6. Three (3) referee reports. Applicants should request their referees to submit reports directly via email and courier.

How to Apply

Apply online by clicking the Application button.

In addition, application documents should be addressed to:

The Chairman
Governing Council
OLA College of Education
Cape Coast, Ghana

Electronic applications should be submitted

Hard-copy applications should be sent by registered courier to:

The Chairman
Governing Council
c/o Ag. Registrar
OLA College of Education
Cape Coast, Ghana

Application Deadline

20 July 2026

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