Education

Primary School Teacher

Gonzaga Jesuit College·Anambra, nigeria·Full Time·Remote
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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.

Key skills

BA/BSc/HND
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At a glance

Company

Gonzaga Jesuit College

Location

Anambra, nigeria

Employment

Full Time

Work style

Remote

Experience

Valid until

Not specified

Created

July 6, 2026

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