Teacher jobs in Abuja

Key Responsibilities

Teaching and Learning

• Plan and deliver engaging, challenging and age appropriate lessons.
• Teach across the Key Stage 2 curriculum, with strong competence in English, Mathematics and Science.
• Develop pupils' literacy, numeracy, reasoning, enquiry, creativity and problem solving skills.
• Differentiate lessons to meet the needs of pupils with varying abilities.
• Use appropriate teaching resources and educational technology.
• Promote independent learning, curiosity, confidence and critical thinking.
• Maintain an organised, inclusive and stimulating classroom environment.
• Curriculum Planning
• Prepare termly, weekly and daily lesson plans.
• Ensure effective curriculum coverage, progression and continuity.
• Collaborate with other teachers and curriculum leaders.
• Contribute to schemes of work, teaching resources and curriculum development.
• Assessment and Pupil Progress
• Conduct regular formative and summative assessments.
• Monitor and accurately record pupil attainment and progress.
• Use assessment data to identify learning gaps and provide targeted intervention.
• Provide constructive and timely feedback to pupils.
• Support pupils in preparing for internal and relevant Cambridge assessments.
• Set appropriate and challenging learning targets.
• Classroom and Behaviour Management
• Maintain high standards of behaviour, effort and academic performance.
• Establish clear classroom routines and expectations.
• Apply behaviour policies fairly and consistently.
• Create a safe, respectful and positive learning environment.
• Encourage pupils to take responsibility for their learning and conduct.
• Pastoral Care and Safeguarding
• Support the academic, social and emotional development of pupils.
• Build positive and professional relationships with pupils.
• Identify and appropriately report behavioural, emotional, learning or safeguarding concerns.
• Comply fully with child protection, safeguarding, health and safety and professional conduct requirements.
• Maintain appropriate professional boundaries at all times.
• Parent Engagement
• Maintain positive and professional relationships with parents and guardians.
• Communicate effectively regarding pupils' academic progress and development.
• Participate in parent teacher meetings and consultations.
• Work collaboratively with parents where additional support or intervention is required.
• Team and School Participation
• Work effectively with teachers, teaching assistants and school leaders.
• Participate in staff meetings, training and professional development.
• Support assemblies, clubs, educational visits and school activities.
• Contribute positively to wider school initiatives and improvement programmes.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Education or a relevant discipline with a recognised teaching qualification.
• PGDE, PGCE or equivalent professional teaching qualification where applicable.
• Previous primary school teaching experience is required.
• Demonstrable Key Stage 2 teaching experience is strongly preferred.
• Good knowledge and practical understanding of the British National Curriculum.
• Experience working in a British curriculum or international school is an advantage.
• Experience with differentiated instruction and pupil assessment.
• Experience preparing pupils for Cambridge or comparable international assessments is an advantage.
• Relevant professional teaching registration or certification where applicable.

Key Skills and Competencies

• Strong knowledge of Key Stage 2 teaching and learning.
• Strong literacy and numeracy skills.
• Excellent lesson planning and classroom delivery.
• Strong classroom and behaviour management.
• Ability to effectively differentiate instruction.
• Good assessment and pupil progress monitoring skills.
• Excellent spoken and written English.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Good organisational and time management skills.
• Confidence using educational technology and digital teaching resources.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Personal Attributes

The ideal candidate should be:

• Passionate about teaching and children's development.
• Confident, engaging and patient.
• Caring, emotionally intelligent and approachable.
• Highly organised, dependable and professional.
• Creative and resourceful.
• Receptive to feedback and committed to continuous development.
• Resilient and able to work effectively in a demanding academic environment.
• A positive role model for children.

Performance Expectations

Success in this role will be measured by:

• Quality of teaching and lesson delivery.
• Pupil academic progress and attainment.
• Effective lesson planning and curriculum coverage.
• Classroom organisation and behaviour management.
• Accurate assessment and progress records.
• Effectiveness of learning interventions.
• Quality of communication with parents.
• Contribution to the teaching team and wider school community.
• Compliance with safeguarding and school policies.
• Participation in professional development and school activities.

Safeguarding

This is a child focused role. Appointment will be subject to satisfactory verification of qualifications, employment history, professional references, identity and appropriate background checks. The successful candidate must demonstrate a strong commitment to safeguarding, child protection and professional conduct.

Pay: ₦350,000.00 - ₦500,000.00 per month

Experience:

• Teaching: 5 years (Preferred)

Work Location: In person