Female Grade School Teacher (Key Stage 1 & 2)

Responsibilities:

Professionalism and Conduct:

• Uphold the highest standards of professionalism in all interactions—within the classroom, among colleagues, and with parents.
• Serve as a role model in appearance, speech, and conduct, exhibiting integrity, emotional intelligence, and leadership maturity.
• Reflect the school’s values and mission in all areas of school life with a calm, focused, and collaborative attitude.

Lesson Planning and Instruction:

• Create, develop, and deliver engaging lessons that align with national curriculum expectations and promote critical thinking, creativity, and collaboration.
• Understand and implement key teaching pedagogies such as constructivism, experiential learning, and play-based learning, ensuring each lesson is structured to support holistic development.
• Submit well-thought-out lesson plans weekly.
• Apply differentiated learning strategies to meet the diverse needs of learners while maintaining academic rigor.
• Bring energy, structure, and innovation to classroom delivery, drawing from best practices in international-grade learning environments.

Classroom Management:

• Ensure the learning environment is clean, organized, and safe.
• Be responsible for the careful handling and shutdown of all digital equipment (flat panels, smart boards, computers).
• Demonstrate effective class control and a nurturing demeanor while ensuring every child feels valued and engaged.
• Take full responsibility for all classroom assets and manage pupil movement with care and precision.

Student Assessment and Academic Reporting:

• Regularly assess pupils’ understanding using quizzes, projects, and formative assessments.
• Track each child’s academic journey, prepare comprehensive reports, and provide timely feedback.
• Maintain clear academic records and submit timely progress updates to the school leadership.

Resource Management and Accountability:

• Manage and monitor all teaching materials, ensuring minimal loss or damage.
• Submit weekly logs detailing classroom resource usage and condition.
• Ensure that all class activities are properly documented and archived, including photos and key milestones.

Behavioural Expectations and Student Discipline:

• Promote respectful behaviour, self-management, and clear rules.
• Monitor and manage pupil safety during all activities, ensuring that no child leaves the school unsupervised.
• Act swiftly and professionally in reporting absences, discipline issues, or parent complaints to the right quarters.

Communication and Team Collaboration:

• Maintain open, proactive communication with parents, colleagues, and leadership.
• Draft class newsletters, memos, and weekly reports as assigned.
• Collaborate with team members to plan events, share best practices, and resolve classroom- related issues.
• Support enrichment activities such as school clubs, creative days, and excursions with enthusiasm.

Contribution to School Culture and Growth:

• Attend all school events and support activities beyond the classroom.
• Exhibit attentiveness to the school’s image, ensuring students are properly dressed and represented at public events.
• Collaborate with marketing and admin departments to provide digital content showcasing student learning experiences.
• Model the vision of the school by championing personal responsibility, excellence, and a heart for community.

Safety and Compliance:

• Monitor and enforce child safety measures at all times.
• Maintain hygiene standards and report potential hazards or safety breaches immediately.
• Follow ICT safety protocols and uphold all policies related to student safeguarding and wellbeing.

Additional Responsibilities and Development:

• Take on delegated assignments from school leaders with commitment and integrity.
• Step in for colleagues as needed and work collaboratively to support shared goals.
• Actively seek professional development opportunities to stay informed and grow in competence and leadership.

Requirements:

• Applicant must be a smart-looking, confident, and well-spoken female.
• Must have obtained a degree from an A-list university in Nigeria or abroad.
• Must possess TRCN certification.
• Prior experience teaching Grades 2, 3, and 4 in a reputable school is highly desirable.
• Must understand and implement teaching pedagogy and be skilled in play-based learning, constructivism, and experiential learning.
• A graceful presence, high energy, and leadership acumen are key traits for consideration.

Location: Lekki Phase 1, Lagos

Remuneration: NGN 150,000 Net 

If you are passionate about educating the next generation of future-ready leaders and are seeking a platform to showcase your teaching excellence in a structured, warm, and highly professional school environment, then we invite you to apply. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Standard Bearers School is an equal opportunity employer.