Primary School Teacher

Company: Gonzaga Jesuit College

Location: Anambra

Job Type: Full Time

Apply Before: 2026-07-20

Job Description

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.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should send a formal cover letter, curriculum vitae, and the contact details of two referees (including valid phone numbers and email addresses) to: hr@gonzagajesuit.org using the Job Title as the Subject of the email. Note: Shortlisted candidates will be invited for an in-person interview following the initial screening.
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Source: MyJobMag