Jobs at Imperial Gates School

Purpose of Job

• Teachers develop schemes of work and lesson plans in line with curriculum objectives. They facilitate learning by establishing a relationship with pupils, and by their organisation of learning resources and the classroom learning environment; develop and foster the appropriate skills and social abilities to enable the optimum development of children, according to age, ability and aptitude.

Responsibilities

• Teach all areas of the subject. Prepare objectives and lesson plans, following curriculum guidelines of the school and working with others to plan and coordinate work.
• Take responsibility for the progress of the pupils. Observe and evaluate pupils' performance, behaviour, social development, and physical health.
• Organize the classroom and learning resources and createdisplays to encourage a positive learning environment. Plan and conduct activities for a balanced programme of instruction, demonstration, and work time that provides pupils with opportunities to observe, question, and investigate; provide a variety of materials and resources for children to explore, manipulate and use both in learning activities and in imaginative play.
• Plan, prepare and present lessons that cater for the needs of the whole ability range within their class; establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects, and communicate those objectives to pupils; mark and grade class work and homework appropriately.
• Motivate pupils with enthusiastic, imaginative presentation; read books to entire class or small groups.
• Maintaining discipline: Establish and enforce rules for behaviour and procedures for maintaining order among the pupils for whom they are responsible.
• Prepare, administer and mark work to facilitate positive pupil development and evaluate pupils’ progress. Meet requirements for the assessment and recording of pupils' development.
• Provide feedback to parents and carers on a pupil's progress at parents' meetings and other meetings.
• Keep up with changes and developments in the structure of the curriculum and maintain accurate and complete statutory records as required by administrative regulations.
• Plan and supervise class projects, field trips and guide pupils in learning from those activities. Organize and take part in school events, outings and activities which may take place at weekends or in the evening.
• Work with parents and school management to maximize their involvement in the school and the development of resources for the school. Also confer with parents, supervisors, and the Head of School in order to resolve pupils' behavioural and academic problems; meet with parents to discuss their children's progress.
• Prepare pupils for higher classes by encouraging them to explore learning opportunities and to persevere with challenging tasks. Guide and counsel pupils with adjustment and/or academic problems, or special academic interests. Prepare and implement remedial programmes for pupils requiring extra help.
• Attend professional meetings, educational conferences, and teacher training workshops in order to maintain and improve professional competence. Meet with other professionals such as education welfare officers and educational psychologists, if required.
• Use computers, audio-visual aids, and other equipment and materials to supplement presentations. Instruct and monitor pupils in the use and care of equipment and materials, in order to prevent injuries and damage.
• Organize the classroom and learning resources and create displays to encourage a positive learning environment (create an effective environment for learning through functional and attractive displays, bulletin boards, and interest corners).
• Attend staff meetings, and serve on committees as required. Collaborate with other teachers and the Head of School in the development, evaluation, and revision of school programmes.
• Prepare reports on pupils and activities as required by the school.
• Organise and lead activities designed to promote physical, mental and social development, such as games/sports, excursions, role play, music, and storytelling. Coordinate extracurricular activities such as clubs, student organisations and competitions.
• Supervise, evaluate, and plan assignments for assistant teachers.
• Take responsibility for the progress of the pupils in the class. Involve parent in children's activities through effective communication and feedbacks using communication book.
• Supervise pupils in and out-of-classroom activities during the school day.
• Keep up to date with changes and developments in the structure of the curriculum. Participate in curriculum development programmes as required
• Treat all information relating to a pupil as strictly confidential, and to be aware of and comply with school policy and practice, receiving training where necessary from the school
• Supervise pupils at home time to ensure that they go home with their books and other personal belongings.

Requirements
Education:

• Minimum of a Degree in Igbo Language or Linguistics with verifiable teaching experience.
• Further certifications in education will be of great advantage.

Skills:

• Ability to utilize technology in learning delivery
• 21st century teaching skills
• Classroom management
• Teamwork and flexibility
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

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Purpose of Job

• Theschool secretary is responsible for general office and administrative duties usually within an office setting and ensures a seamless work flow.
• Schedules often follow the school year. Focus will be to support and enable effective communication and the smooth running of the school, provide more specific support and work under the supervision and guidance of the Head of School and HR/Admin Manager. Basically, to provide clerical support through undertaking tasks which require some general skills and knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Act as the first point of contact for the Head of School
• Attending to intending parents and maintenance of admission registers
• Respond to correspondence; deal with incoming/outgoing mails
• Take notes at ad-hoc meetings as required.
• Undertake reception duties at the Head of School's office, including answering telephone and responding to standard queries and enquiries and dealing with visitors where appropriate on behalf of the Head of School.
• Call parents under instructions from management to notify them about any situation requiring their attention
• Update parents and pupils’ records
• Maintain confidentiality and exercise tact as needed.
• Provide general clerical/administrative support (including filing correspondence and photocopying) to teaching and non-teaching staff
• Administration and production of regular management information. Process documents and other written materials, requisitions, mails and other reports. Prepare letters to parents with the intention of conveying school related information, such as schedule changes and field trips.
• Accessing E Mail/Internet/School Portal as required
• Assist in the clerical arrangements for trips/school events etc
• Welfare support as required including liaison with staff and/or parents.
• Providing administrative support for examinations including data inputting.
• Maintain a positive attitude and style that contributes to the overall public relations of the school.
• Compile statistics and gather data as needed, including such things as collating surveys/questionnaires
• Update the curriculum, spelling list, summer school, enrolment, staff assignment as required.
• Maintain records for students participating in competitions and notify their parents.
• Coordinate school excursions to various organisations.
• Report any general concerns about health, safety and environment; issues about materials, equipment or aspects of the building which constitutes a risk to health and safety in the environment should be duly escalated to the school management.
• Prioritise and cover key tasks and duties in the absence of any member of the administrative team
• Perform stated accounting functions below with guidance from the bursar;
• Receipt writing - raise receipts for all school fees and other school associated payments, uniforms, clubs etc. Information on amount will be provided by the office of the bursar or directly from the parents making these payments.
• Filing - Assist the office of the bursar with weekly filing of all documents, cheque vouchers, taxreceipts and letters into appropriate file boxes as will be provided.
• POS handling - Personally handle all POS payments, records and collation of merchant copies for the office of the bursar. A full description of the details of each payment i.e name of parent, amount and details of the payment should always be written at the back of each merchant slip to aid smooth reconciliation.
• Club Reconciliation & follow up - Liaise with the bursar's office, class teachers and designated Admin Officer to help with timely reconciliation, update and investigation of all club payments made to ascertain actual club participation and payment verification
• Perform other duties as specified and directed by the Head of School and work within the agreed school policies and procedures

Essential

• Computer literate – Excel spreadsheets, Word and Publisher, use of internet
• Accurate record keeping and accounting
• Able to meet tight deadlines
• Excellent interpersonal and time management skills
• Good communication and organisational skills
• Patience and communication skills with children and adults
• Work within a team
• Proactive; self-directed with ability to prioritize and work with little or no supervision
• Willingness to learn and grow with the school and motivated to take additional responsibility and solve problems.