Upper Primary Teacher

Responsibilities:

• Devising lesson plans based on curriculum guidelines where appropriate
• Leading classes by giving lectures, demonstrating tasks, assigning tasks and encouraging discussions
• Encouraging student participation and performance
• Supervising students while they complete tasks independently
• Answering student questions
• Setting homework or exercises for students to practice their skills after class
• Developing and marking examinations to measure students’ progress
• Assessing and reporting on students’ academic achievements and behavior

Other Duties:

• Undertake other duties as may be required by the Head Teacher which are commensurate with the job.
• Willingness to work in any teaching role as seen fit by the Head Teacher.
• To supervise and teach any pupils whose teacher is absent and for whom alternative cover has not been obtained as directed by the Deputy principal
• To work with and give appropriate guidance to students, volunteers etc, and to contribute to the writing of progress reports etc on them.
• To carry out duties as described within the School Teachers’ Pay and Conditions Document.
• To attend Direct hours whole school and departmental teacher meetings as required
• Contribute to whole school events as and when required
• Promote and maintain the standards of the school’s commitment to safeguarding children
• Be aware of the school’s duty of care in relation to staff, pupils/students, and visitors and at all times carry our duties with due regard to the school’s health and safety policy
• Be aware of and comply with the codes of conduct, policies, and practices of Meadowfield School and its commitment to equal opportunities
• Participate in continuing professional development

Requirements:

• Written and verbal communication skills, including confident public speaking and active listening
• Superior knowledge of subjects they teach
• Ability to break complex topics down to make them more accessible
• Conflict resolution & classroom management i.e. managing disagreements between students and unruly behavior
• Organization for managing various projects and administrative tasks for different classes
• Creative thinking to engage students and develop innovative solutions to aid learning
• Basic computer literacy, including proficiency in data entry, word processing, and record-keeping software

Location: Festac, Lagos