Primary School Teacher at IITA - International Institute of Tropical Agriculture

Slot: 2

Duties
Commitment to creating a positive and balanced learning environment:

• Foster and maintain a positive, disciplined, and respectful learning environment.
• Develop and submit lesson plans in line with the IB framework and course guidelines in a timely manner.
• Deliver instruction aligned with the IITA School’s curriculum, policies, and standards.
• Demonstrate adequate preparation through effective use of teaching resources and materials.
• Differentiate lessons to accommodate diverse abilities and learning styles.
• Clearly communicate lesson objectives and provide opportunities for student reflection and self-evaluation.
• Promote teamwork and collaborative learning among students.
• Design and deliver engaging, relevant, and student-centered lessons.
• Effectively implement prescribed curricula while incorporating additional teaching resources and activities.
• Integrate opportunities to promote intercultural understanding within lessons.
• Maintain a well-organized, stimulating, and visually appealing teaching environment.
• Ensure student work is appropriately displayed and updated regularly.
• Encourage independent learning among students.
• Collaborate with and effectively utilize additional staff in lesson planning and delivery.
• Prepare and provide appropriate cover work in the event of absence.
• Maintain effective communication and collaboration with students.
• Build and sustain cooperative and professional relationships with colleagues, parents, and students.
• Deliver a teaching load of up to 25 out of 30 lessons per week, as assigned.

Assessment of students’ academic development and well-being:

• Assess new students, where required, and recommend appropriate levels of support.
• Continuously evaluate student progress using a variety of assessment methods.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of student progress to support final assessments.
• Communicate promptly with parents regarding concerns that may impact students’ academic performance.
• Complete all school requirements for assessment and record-keeping in a timely manner.
• Monitor and document students’ well-being, reporting any significant concerns as required.

Commitment to reflection and improvement of personal practice:

• Participate in the teacher evaluation programme.
• Engage in peer observation activities to support professional growth.
• Proactively seek opportunities to enhance professional knowledge and stay updated on current educational practices.
• Attend and actively participate in in-house training, external courses, and professional conferences.

Contribution to School Community:

• Actively contribute to school improvement initiatives.
• Share knowledge and expertise with colleagues.
• Attend and meaningfully contribute to all required meetings.
• Perform assigned supervisory duties, including break-time supervision.
• Promote parental engagement and participation in school activities, including Parent–Teacher events.
• Demonstrate a sound understanding of school policies and respond effectively to routine parent inquiries.

Requirements

• BSc in Education or related field with a teaching qualification and a minimum of three (3) years’ experience in international teaching school approved by an international schools association or body (e.g. IBO, CIE, AISEN, COBIS, COIS, AISA).
• Possession of Teaching qualification recognised by TRCN or additional qualifications from International organizations (e.g. CIE, IBO) is an added advantage.

Competencies:
The ideal candidate must:

• Have strong understanding of the Primary Years Programme (PYP), and learner-centered teaching approaches.
• Have proven experience in lesson planning and student assessment.
• Have excellent classroom management and communication skills.
• Have demonstrated commitment to student well-being, safeguarding, and inclusive education.

Benefits

• We offer highly competitive salary with equally attractive benefits and excellent working conditions in a pleasant campus environment.