UNILORIN Secondary School Opens Application for Principal Position (2025)
The University of Ilorin (UNILORIN) Secondary School has officially announced the opening of applications for the position of Principal. This highly respected role is not just a job but a leadership seat, responsible for steering the school’s vision, growth, and day-to-day management under the direct supervision of the Governing Board.
Why This Matters
The Principal is the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of UNILORIN Secondary School. The office holder will oversee staff management, maintain discipline, ensure academic excellence, and provide overall leadership to sustain the school’s reputation.
Requirements for UNILORIN Secondary School Principal Position
Applicants must meet the following criteria to be considered:
- Must be under 60 years of age at the time of this advertisement.
- Possess SSCE/GCE O’Level with at least five credits, including English Language.
- Hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Education or a Postgraduate Diploma in Education (PGDE).
- Present a valid NYSC discharge or exemption certificate.
- Must be a registered member of the Teachers’ Registration Council of Nigeria (TRCN).
- Should not be below the rank of Vice Principal.
Conditions of Service
The successful candidate will serve one non-renewable term of four (4) years under the school’s conditions of service.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified applicants should submit the following documents:
- A formal application letter.
- One set of photocopied credentials.
- Ten (10) copies of Curriculum Vitae (CV) arranged as follows:
- Full Name
- Post Desired
- Date of Birth
- Nationality
- Permanent Home Address
- Current Postal Address
- Email Address & Phone Number
- Marital Status
- Institutions Attended (with dates)
- Professional Qualifications (with dates)
- Work Experience (with dates)
- Administrative Experience & Community Service (with status and dates)
- Current Employment (status, salary & employer)
- Extra-Curricular Activities
- Names and addresses of three referees (two must be education professionals).
Note: Referees must send their confidential reports directly to the Chairman of the Governing Board. The applicant’s name should be clearly written on the top left corner of the sealed envelope.
Applications should be addressed to:
The Chairman, Governing Board
Office of the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Management Services)
University of Ilorin, P.M.B. 1515, Ilorin, Nigeria.
Deadline: Applications close at the end of work on October 6, 2025.
Final Note
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Those invited must present a certificate of medical fitness from a recognized public or private health facility.
This is more than just a vacancy—it is an opportunity to shape the future of one of Nigeria’s respected secondary schools. If you meet the requirements, now is the time to step forward.
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