An international primary school in Abuja, running An integrated Nigerian and British curriculum. We are located in purpose built premises in a quiet part of Abuja. We cater to children from middle class backgrounds. We are a delightful school with the child as the central focus of our educational programmes Which aim to be child friendly and fully accessible to all young learners.
we are also a staff friendly company with accommodation for academic staff.
Benford International School Abuja, requires teachers and teaching assistants for its Early years and Primary schools. successful applicants will be expected to be exceptional teachers who not only teach but contribute to the life of the school through the administration of co- curricular activities and opportunities to become role models to young learners.
Successful teachers will be expected to have good professional ethics and understanding of collaboration between learners and teachers and teachers and other teachers or admin staff. you will be expected to contribute to a friendly working environment while presenting knowledge to young learners in simple, interesting and accessible ways.
Differentiation is a key part of our teaching process and successful teachers will need to demonstrate understanding of learner needs, learner characteristics and differentiation. Teachers with some experience of working with children with special needs will have an added advantage.
Benford International school pays competitive salaries based on experience and qualifications.
Well experienced teachers may be entitled to a range of free accommodation.
All teachers ( class teachers, teaching assistants and subject teachers) will be expected to have a minimum of three years experience working in a reputable school, preferably an international school which runs or integrates the British curriculum.
Teachers should be graduates (minimum of BA/ BSc/ B Ed) with teaching qualifications or evidence that they are enrolled for a postgraduate teaching qualification. NCE holders with 15-20 years teaching experience will be accepted in the Early Years school if they can prove exceptional teaching ability and understanding of young learners.
To oversee the implementation of the curriculum and well being of primary and early years learners from middle class backgrounds. You will act as arrow head to drive the school's educational policies, supervise and train a crop of teachers and interact daily with parents to ensure parental satisfaction through the implementation of the highest educational standards.
We offer an attractive salary package that is negotiable with accommodation, an official car and free utilities.
This job is open to women or men, including Nigerians or Expats. Husband and wife teams may apply for this position and an additional position which will be based on their spouse's other skills and qualifications.
successful candidates will be invited to the school for discussions and interview in late July 2014 ahead of final selection and recruitment. Their travel expenses will be paid for. Resumption date for successful candidates is August 2014 for Nigerian staff or September 2014 for Expats.
CRB checks will be carried out for successful candidates.
A Masters degree in education is preferable. You should have experience of teaching primary and/or early years learners. Experience in a leadership position is a must. Interested candidates should have a good understanding of curriculum, including the Nigerian and British Curriculum.
Candidates should have a minimum of 7 years teaching experience with a Master of education degree, some of which should have been in a school leadership position.
Candidates without a Master degree should have a minimum of 15-20 years teaching experience with some of this experience in school leadership position.
The Ideal candidate should understand how to implement quality assurance for the school while raising standards of all educational services: in addition the ideal candidate should be pleasant and easy going but firm and thorough in the administration of their duties.
Nigerian and expatriate staff may apply for this position.