Middle School English Teacher at IITA - International Institute of Tropical Agriculture

Job Ref: PCD/MSST/02/26

Background

• The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) invites applications for the internationally recruited position of Middle School English Teacher.
• The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) is a not-for-profit institution that generates agricultural innovations to meet Africa’s most pressing challenges of hunger, malnutrition, poverty, and natural resource degradation. Working with various partners across Sub-Saharan Africa, we improve livelihoods, enhance food and nutrition security, increase employment, and preserve natural resource integrity. IITA is a member of the One CGIAR, a global agriculture research partnership for a food-secure future. Please visit for more information on IITA.
• The International School of IITA is an integral part of the Institute and educates not only research scientist's children, but also IITA managers children and locals. The International School of IITA educates children from 2 to 16 years of age through the IB framework. More information can be found at:
• We are seeking a Middle School (MYP) English Teacher with international experience, a lover of learning and inquiry-based education. This is a tentative talent pool position, created to identify and prequalify strong candidates for upcoming opportunities as the school is going through an expansion.
• As a Middle School English Teacher within lITA, you will contribute to the continued education of secondary school aged students. Our students are from a variety of nations, both African and further afield.

Position Responsibilities
Commitment to creating a positive and balanced learning environment:

• Ensure a positive and disciplined approach to mutual respect is consistently fostered.
• Ensure planning is completed punctually in accordance with the IBO framework and course guidelines.
• Foster teaching that demonstrates a strong understanding and effective use of the IITA School's written curriculum and policies.
• Provide concrete evidence of lesson preparation and effective use of resources.
• Ensure lessons are suitably differentiated to address diverse abilities and learning styles.
• Communicate lesson objectives clearly to students and provide opportunities for them to reflect on and evaluate their learning.
• Create opportunities for students to develop teamwork and collaborative learning skills.
• Make deliberate efforts to ensure lessons are enjoyable and relevant to the pupils.
• Demonstrate the ability to follow a prescriptive course and syllabus while enhancing instruction with additional teaching resources and activities.
• Create opportunities that promote intercultural understanding.
• Ensure the teaching space is organized, stimulating, and attractive, with student work well displayed and updated regularly.
• Encourage students to continue learning independently.
• Include additional staff in lesson planning and utilize them efficiently.
• Ensure cover work is planned and prepared in case of absence.
• Maintain close collaboration and effective communication between students and teachers.
• Maintain cooperative and supportive professional relationships with teachers, parents, and students.
• Teaching load: Maximum of 25 to 30 lessons per week.

Assessment of students' academic development and well-being:

• Assess new students where appropriate and advise on the level of support needed.
• Ensure student progress is continuously assessed using a variety of methods.
• Maintain regular records of progress to clearly show steps taken in preparation for final assessment.
• Follow established procedures when communicating with parents about concerns that may hinder academic success.
• Complete all school requirements for record‑keeping and assessment punctually.
• Monitor the well‑being of each student and record any significant information.

Commitment to reflection and improvement of personal practice:

• Participate actively in the teacher evaluation programme.
• Participate in the peer observation programme.
• Independently seek opportunities to extend professional expertise and stay informed about current educational practices.
• Participate in in‑house professional development trainings, as well as relevant external courses and conferences.

Be an active participant in school life:

• Take an active role in school improvement initiatives.
• Share professional expertise with colleagues.
• Attend and contribute meaningfully to all required meetings.
• Perform break‑time supervision as directed.
• Contribute to the extra‑curricular programme.
• Encourage parental interest, involvement, and support for Parent–Teacher events.
• Be familiar with school policies and able to answer parents’ everyday queries.
• Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the supervisor.

Requirements
Educational Qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in English Language or related field with a minimum of three (3) years’ experience in an International teaching school approved by an international schools association or body (e.g IBO, CIA, AISAN, COBIS, CIS, AISA).

Core Competencies:

• Excellent level of English language and teaching skills.
• Ability to use Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint and Excel).
• Experience in an MYP School.
• Experience in a small school setting with International experience.