Primary School Teacher at Gonzaga Jesuit College

Job Summary

• The Primary School Teacher will be responsible for fostering a nurturing, stimulating, and safe environment where young learners can develop foundational academic, social, and emotional skills.
• The ideal candidate will use creative, child-centered teaching methods to deliver a robust primary curriculum, instilling a lifelong love for learning and preparing pupils successfully for transitioning to higher education levels.

Responsibilities

• Curriculum Delivery: Plan, prepare, and deliver engaging, age-appropriate lessons across core primary subjects, including Numeracy, Literacy, Science, and Social Studies.
• Child-Centered Instruction: Utilize diverse teaching aids, storytelling, educational games, and practical activities to accommodate different learning styles and paces.
• Social & Emotional Development: Guide pupils in developing foundational social skills, emotional regulation, empathy, and good manners.
• Classroom Management: Maintain a warm, highly organized, and positive classroom environment that minimizes distractions and promotes safety.
• Assessment & Progress Tracking: Conduct regular formative assessments, maintain detailed portfolios of pupil development, and provide constructive feedback to support individual growth.
• Parent Communication: Maintain open, professional lines of communication with parents and guardians regarding their child’s academic progress, behavioral changes, and well-being.
• Extracurricular & Pastoral Care: Supervise pupils during breaks, lunch hours, and school excursions, and actively lead or assist with co-curricular clubs or events.

Key Skills:

• Early Literacy & Numeracy Mastery: Strong knowledge of primary education methodologies, including synthetic phonics (e.g., Jolly Phonics) and concrete-pictorial-abstract math concepts.
• Patience & High Empathy: Deep understanding of child psychology and the ability to remain calm, patient, and encouraging under pressure.
• Creativity & Resourcefulness: Skill in designing colorful instructional materials and transforming abstract ideas into concrete, fun activities.
• Communication & Interpersonal Skills: Exceptional ability to connect with young children at their level while maintaining high professionalism with parents and colleagues.
• Classroom Organization: Excellent time management and spatial organization to handle transitions between subjects and manage physical learning materials cleanly.

Education & Experience Requirements

• Education: A Bachelor’s degree in Education (B.Ed.) in Primary Education, Early Childhood Education, or a related field; or a Bachelor’s degree (B.A./B.Sc.) in any discipline combined with a Postgraduate Diploma in Education (PGDE) or a National Certificate in Education (NCE).
• Professional Certification: Registration with a relevant national teaching council or regulatory body (such as TRCN) is highly preferred.
• Experience: A minimum of 3 years of teaching experience within a recognized primary school settings, with a visible track record of boosting early literacy and numeracy skills.

Other Requirements:

• Basic digital literacy, including proficiency with interactive whiteboards, basic school management systems, and virtual learning environments.
• Impeccable personal hygiene, neat appearance, and a high level of moral and professional ethics.
• Willingness to work collaboratively with department heads, grade-level coordinators, school nurses, and administration.

Remuneration & Benefits

• Salary: N150,000 monthly, commensurate with qualifications, experience, and institutional scale.
• Benefits: Access to contributory pension schemes, comprehensive health insurance coverage, and opportunities for continuous professional development (CPD) focusing on early childhood pedagogy.