Are you an experienced education professional passionate about improving learning outcomes, empowering communities, and driving educational innovation? EduSpots is seeking a highly motivated, creative, and tech-savvy Head of Education to join its leadership team and oversee the development and expansion of its Education Hub in Ghana.
This exciting full-time leadership position offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of community-led education, support thousands of learners, and contribute to a growing movement that is transforming educational access and outcomes across Ghana.
About EduSpots
EduSpots is a Ghana-focused educational organization founded on the belief that communities themselves possess the knowledge, creativity, and leadership necessary to design and sustain transformative learning opportunities.
Established in 2015 with the creation of the first community learning hub in Abofour, Ashanti Region, EduSpots has evolved into a powerful grassroots movement focused on community ownership, local leadership, and collaborative learning.
Today, the organization has:
- Established 50 community-owned learning hubs known as “Spots”
- Engaged over 700 local leaders called Catalysts
- Supported thousands of learners known as Sparks
- Created innovative digital learning platforms, including the EduSpots App and WhatsApp for Learning
- Developed programs focused on:
- Early years education
- Digital skills development
- Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM)
- Climate action
- Gender equity
- Community leadership
EduSpots is entering an exciting phase of growth and plans to:
- Expand from 50 to 100 Spots by 2026
- Reach an additional 10,000 learners
- Scale educational technology innovations through the Mastercard Foundation EdTech Fellowship
- Launch EduSpots Unlocked to share its educational model with wider development and non-governmental organization communities
This growth creates an exceptional opportunity for an educational leader to play a critical role in shaping the organization’s future impact.
Head of Education Position Overview
Job Location
- Remote (Home-based in Ghana)
- Preferred location: Accra
- Some travel required
Reporting Line
- Reports directly to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
Employment Type
- Full-time
Salary
- Gross monthly salary between GHS 8,000 and GHS 12,000
- Placement based on qualifications and experience
Why This Role Matters
The Head of Education position sits at the heart of EduSpots’ mission.
The successful candidate will lead educational strategy, curriculum development, learning innovation, staff management, monitoring and evaluation, and partnership development.
This role is ideal for someone who:
- Lives and breathes education
- Understands Ghana’s educational landscape
- Has extensive classroom and community education experience
- Enjoys working with digital learning technologies
- Can inspire teams and volunteers
- Believes in community-led educational transformation
The successful candidate will help ensure that educational programs remain engaging, impactful, inclusive, and scalable.
Key Responsibilities
The Head of Education will oversee multiple aspects of EduSpots’ educational programming and strategic growth.
1. Lead the Education Hub
The successful candidate will:
- Manage the day-to-day operations of the Education Hub
- Supervise five programme coordinators
- Line-manage an EcoSTEM specialist
- Support more than 400 volunteer Catalysts
- Ensure effective delivery of educational programmes across communities
2. Drive Curriculum Development
Responsibilities include:
- Overseeing curriculum design and improvement
- Providing educational leadership across learner clubs
- Ensuring quality educational resources are developed
- Embedding innovation into learning content
- Supporting continuous improvement of educational materials
3. Strengthen Educational Quality
The Head of Education will ensure the integration of EduSpots’ ten pedagogical principles:
- Inclusion
- Collaboration
- Creativity
- Playful learning
- Digital learning
- Community connection
- Learning for transformative action
- Youth leadership
- Subject mastery
- Keeping Spots Safe
4. Support Educational Technology Innovation
The role involves supporting and enhancing:
- EduSpots App development
- WhatsApp for Learning
- Online learning courses
- EduSpots Unlocked initiatives
- Digital educational content creation
5. Leadership Development
The successful candidate will:
- Contribute to leadership training programmes
- Support Catalyst development initiatives
- Help create learning materials for leadership pathways
- Strengthen youth leadership opportunities
6. Safeguarding and Inclusion
Key duties include:
- Ensuring child protection standards are maintained
- Embedding safeguarding across all programmes
- Promoting inclusion in educational planning
- Overseeing Keeping Spots Safe educational initiatives
7. Educational Resource Development
Responsibilities include creating and reviewing:
- Educational handbooks
- Learning resources
- Animations
- PowerPoint presentations
- Training materials
- Programme guides
8. Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning
The Head of Education will:
- Support programme monitoring systems
- Analyze learning outcomes
- Contribute to programme reporting
- Ensure lessons learned improve future delivery
- Strengthen impact measurement frameworks
9. Staff Development and Leadership
The role includes:
- Managing staff performance
- Conducting appraisals
- Leading professional development initiatives
- Coaching education team members
- Supporting wider organizational learning
10. Strategic Leadership
As a member of the leadership team, the Head of Education will:
- Provide strategic direction
- Contribute to organizational growth plans
- Participate in high-level decision-making
- Help shape future educational programming
11. Partnership Development
The successful candidate will:
- Build relationships within the education sector
- Support educational partnerships
- Engage with foundations and donors
- Collaborate with corporate partners
- Strengthen stakeholder engagement
Professional Development Opportunities
One of the most attractive aspects of this role is the significant professional growth available.
The selected candidate will benefit from:
- Direct coaching from EduSpots’ CEO
- Access to learning opportunities through MEST Africa
- Engagement with the Mastercard Foundation EdTech Fellowship
- Professional development sessions with Theirworld
- Learning opportunities through the Dovetail Impact Foundation
- Exposure to global educational innovation networks
The CEO herself brings extensive expertise, including:
- Global Teacher Prize Finalist recognition
- UNESCO Youth for Peace Young Leader status
- Fourteen years of educational experience in Ghana
Required Qualifications and Experience
Applicants should possess substantial expertise in education and programme management.
Essential Requirements
Candidates should demonstrate:
- Significant experience in curriculum and educational resource design
- Strong programme management skills
- Experience using digital tools to improve learning outcomes
- Advanced monitoring, evaluation and learning expertise
- At least five years of education management experience
- Experience supervising teams
- Ability to build systems that improve educational quality
- Strong facilitation and training skills
- Experience delivering online education through platforms such as Zoom and WhatsApp
- Experience working with volunteers
- Experience working remotely
- Excellent information technology skills
Personal Attributes EduSpots Is Looking For
The ideal candidate should possess:
- Passion for community-led education
- Commitment to educational equity
- Strong collaborative mindset
- Excellent leadership abilities
- Flexibility and adaptability
- Strong communication skills
- Accountability and professionalism
- Problem-solving ability
- Self-motivation
- Capacity to work under pressure
- Strong alignment with EduSpots’ values and mission
Desirable Qualifications
While not mandatory, the following will strengthen an application:
- Volunteer leadership experience
- Experience working in multicultural teams
- Master’s degree in a related discipline
EduSpots Core Values
Successful candidates should demonstrate alignment with EduSpots’ values:
- Learning mindset
- Play
- Teamwork
- Caring
- Daring
- Community leadership
- Sustainable impact
- Passion
How to Apply
Interested applicants should submit:
- A tailored cover letter
- An updated curriculum vitae (CV)
Applications should be sent via email to:
Application Deadline
Deadline: 10 June 2026
Candidates are encouraged to apply as early as possible before the closing date.
Final Thoughts
The EduSpots Head of Education role presents a rare opportunity for an experienced education leader to influence educational transformation at scale. By combining community leadership, innovative digital learning, educational excellence, and grassroots engagement, the position offers the chance to create lasting impact for thousands of learners across Ghana.
Professionals with strong educational leadership experience, a passion for community-driven development, and a commitment to inclusive learning are strongly encouraged to apply and become part of EduSpots’ ambitious journey toward reaching more communities and learners in the years ahead.
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