Secondary School English/Literature Teacher (IGCSE) at Rainbow Educational Services Limited

Job Location: Rainbow College, Ikota

Rainbow College is a leading Nigerian Secondary School that uses a blended curriculum of Nigerian and Cambridge curricula to deliver a global approach to teaching and nurturing in an ideal environment. Rainbow College operates under Rainbow Educational Services Limited (RESL), a top-flight education management company in Nigeria. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Reading all prescribed books and additional resources to gain a thorough understanding of them before developing lesson plans and curricula.
• Collaborating with other English department staff to develop lesson plans, teaching strategies, and interventions.
• Preparing students for formal and informal assessments.
• Grading tests, pop quizzes, assignments, exams, and other assessments, and communicating with parents, students, teachers, and counselors regarding underperformance and other concerns.
• Organising guest speakers, literary events, and field trips.
• Keeping abreast of current events and incorporating these events and themes into lessons to make them more relevant to students.
•  Ensuring all curriculum, school, and state requirements are met.
• Assessing student needs and providing support or extra resources to struggling students, as well as exceptional achievers
•  Using technology to improve lesson delivery and recordkeeping.
• Expanding teacher networks and participating in workshops, lectures, and other learning opportunities.

Qualifications and Skills: 

• Bachelor's degree in English (MSc is a plus)
• Solid grounding in classroom management and school procedures
• Solid knowledge of subject matter, including curriculum and assessments
• Proficient in technology and computer applications
•  Up-to-date with the latest teaching techniques and topics in English instruction
• Minimum of 5 years of previous experience as an English teacher
• Deep understanding of the national curriculum and English language requirements
• Exceptional organizational and communication skills
• Patient and resilient personality
• Dedication to students and education
• 21st-century teaching skills
• TRCN certification is an added advantage