Director of Education

Leks Sports NG

Research, Teaching & Training

Leks Sports NG is at the forefront of transforming Africa's sports and education landscape. Through innovative ventures llike Leks Schools League, Escola United FA and Escola Park we are building an integrated ecosystem dedicated to nurturing talent, fostering academic excellence, and creating pathways for global impact.

? We're Hiring: Director of Education – Scholars Academy of Football Excellence (SAFE)

? Lagos, Nigeria | Full-Time | Education & Leadership | Start Date: Flexible

SAFE is a pioneering secondary school redefining the intersection of academics, character development, and elite football training in Africa. Our mission is bold: to produce a generation of scholar-athletes prepared to lead on and off the pitch — in Africa and beyond.

We are seeking a visionary and execution-focused Director of Education to lead the academic and character-building arm of SAFE, ensuring excellence in learning outcomes while integrating sports into the daily rhythm of education.

? Your Role As Director of Education, you will:

• Design, oversee, and refine a world-class academic curriculum tailored to young footballers.
• Recruit and lead a dynamic faculty passionate about youth development.
• Embed critical 21st-century skills: leadership, communication, resilience, and teamwork.
• Ensure academic alignment with local standards and international best practices.
• Lead on character development, personal discipline, and values-based learning.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with our football training and wellness teams.
Be the public and internal champion for SAFE’s unique dual-track approach.

? You Should Have

• A minimum of 7–10 years in education, ideally in leadership (e.g., Principal, Vice- Principal, Academic Director).
• Experience developing or running innovative school models.
• Strong understanding of Nigerian curriculum; Cambridge or IB experience is a plus.
• A passion for sport and its role in youth development.
• Proven ability to build high-performing teams and mentor teachers.
The strategic ability to scale a school model from idea to national/international footprint.

? Why SAFE?

• We're redefining the African education and sports landscape — from scratch.
• You’ll work with a mission-led team building real, scalable impact.
• We're backed by credible partners in sport, tech, education and infrastructure.
This is a leadership opportunity at the frontier.

? If you're excited by this mission and believe you can help us shape the next generation of scholar-athletes, send a short note and your CV to: [email protected]

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