Teacher

Job summary

We are seeking a passionate, dedicated, and highly qualified Junior Secondary School (JSS) Teacher to join our faculty. The successful candidate will be responsible for teaching English Language, Social and Citizenship Studies, and Nigerian History across JSS 1 to JSS 3.

Min Qualification: Degree Experience Level: Entry level Experience Length: 1 year Language Requirement: English Working Hours: Full Time - 8 to 5 Applicant Location: Lagos, Nigeria

Job descriptions & requirements

Responsibilities:

Lesson Planning & Academic Delivery:

• Curriculum Alignment: Develop and implement comprehensive weekly lesson plans and termly schemes of work in strict alignment with the NERDC (Nigerian Educational Research and Development Council) curriculum and institutional standards.
• Instructional Presentation: Deliver engaging, student-centered lessons in English (grammar, literature, composition), Social & Citizenship Studies (civic rights, responsibilities, social issues), and Nigerian History (pre-colonial, colonial, and post-independence eras).
• Resource Integration: Utilize diverse teaching aids, instructional materials, and interactive technology (e.g., smartboards, educational software) to cater to different learning styles.

Assessment & Student Progress Tracking:

• Continuous Assessment (CA): Formulate, administer, and grade regular tests, quizzes, assignments, and projects to measure student understanding.
• Examination Management: Set high-standard termly examination questions, compile accurate academic records, and produce detailed end-of-term report sheets.
• Remedial Support: Identify struggling students early and implement targeted academic interventions or extra help sessions.

Classroom Management & Student Welfare:

• Learning Environment: Maintain an orderly, clean, safe, and visually stimulating classroom that encourages active student participation.
• Discipline: Enforce school policies, rules of conduct, and dress codes using positive behavioral reinforcement strategies.
• Mentorship: Serve as a class teacher or form tutor, providing pastoral care, moral guidance, and monitoring daily attendance.

Communication & Extracurricular Engagement:

• Stakeholder Collaboration: Provide constructive, professional feedback to parents during Open Days, parent-teacher conferences, and via communication diaries/portals.
• Co-curricular Activities: Actively participate in or lead at least one school club, society, or extracurricular activity (e.g., Press Club, Debating Society, Jet Club, or Sports).
• Professional Development: Attend departmental meetings, school assemblies, staff briefings, and continuous professional training workshops.

Requirements:

• Minimum Qualification: Bachelor’s Degree in Education (B.Ed. or B.A. (Ed.) / B.Sc. (Ed.) / NCE) in English, History, Political Science, Sociology, or a related field.
• A regular Bachelor's degree (B.A./B.Sc.) combined with a Postgraduate Diploma in Education (PGDE).
• Registration with the Teachers Registration Council of Nigeria (TRCN) is highly preferred.
• 1–3 years of teaching experience in a reputable private secondary school environment. Knowledge, Skills & Personal Attributes
• Deep, accurate knowledge of English grammar, mechanics, Nigerian historical contexts, and civic education concepts.
• Exceptional written and spoken English, with clear diction.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), virtual learning environments (Google Classroom, Zoom), and school management systems.
• High emotional intelligence, patience, strong organizational skills, time management, and a genuine love for working with adolescents.
• IImpeccable moral character, passing all standard school background and reference checks.