English Teacher at S-TEE Schools

Location: Isolo, Lagos

Job Description

• Teachers create a warm fostering environment in the classroom that facilitates learning.
• Teachers help impart knowledge to their students as per the defined curriculum.
• Teachers mentor and nurture students and role model desirable progressive social attitudes and
• behaviour.
• Teachers work closely with other teachers in their Curriculum Area, their Assistant Curriculum and
• Curriculum Leaders, Key Stage Leaders and other the school leadership to ensure optimal student learning
• and teaching.

Key Accountabilities
Planning and Preparing for Students’ Learning:

• Plan appropriately using knowledge and understanding of The British School Context.
• Keep abreast of contemporary pedagogical approaches and work to implement best practice.
• Possess appropriate content knowledge.
• Have an understanding of students’ needs and abilities and design appropriate learning experiences.
• Identify appropriate learning outcomes for students.
• Plan and implement effective assessment for/of learning which enhances outcomes for students.

Creating an Effective Learning Environment:

• Create a respectful classroom environment.
• Establish an effective rapport with students and colleagues.
• Establish a culture for learning.
• Establish and maintain effective classroom management.
• Manage individual student behaviour.
• Manage physical space.
• Support students socially, emotionally and academically.
• Reinforce and reward positive behaviours.

Teaching and Learning:

• Communicate clearly.
• Use effective questioning and discussion techniques.
• Engage and motivate students in their learning.
• Provide feedback to students in a timely and developmental fashion.
• Meet individual needs through effective differentiation.
• Use technology effectively to support teaching and learning.
• Use resources effectively to support student learning.
• Incorporate the TBS Learner Profile attributes in their teaching.

Professional Values and Behaviours

• Appreciate the diversity of TBS cultures and be sensitive to the needs and perceptions of the
• international community.
• Reflect on teaching and learning to improve practice.
• Maintain accurate records.
• Know and understand school policies.
• Communicate with stakeholders in a timely fashion.
• Contribute to student life.
• Contribute to professional learning networks where appropriate.
• Grow and develop professionally within the British School context.
• Show professionalism at all times with all stakeholder groups.
• Support colleagues.
• Put the needs of students first.
• Meet all deadlines.
• Understand and work to implement the school’s mission and values.
• Maintain high ethical standards and display integrity at all times.

Competencies:

• Will follow Teaching Staff Competencies.

Personal Attributes:

• Excellent written and spoken English.
• Behaviour management skills.
• Passion for teaching.
• Ability to work in a team.
• Willingness to take on added responsibilities.

Qualification

• Qualified Teacher with a Graduate Degree. Master’s Degree preferred.
• Ability to engage students a cross ability ranges.
• Minimum of 5 years work experience.