English Language and Literature-in-English Teacher (IGCSE) at an Undisclosed School – Lagos

A Lagos educational institution is recruiting a full-time English Language and Literature-in-English Teacher specialising in Cambridge IGCSE. The position requires strong expertise in literary analysis, effective classroom teaching and preparation for internal and external examinations.

Teaching Responsibilities

• Teach poetry, prose and drama with strong knowledge of Literature-in-English, relevant national curriculum expectations and Cambridge IGCSE requirements.
• Interpret Cambridge IGCSE syllabuses, assessment objectives and examination standards to design appropriate lessons and assessments.
• Develop students’ critical reading and interpretation of themes, characters, language, structure, narrative methods and literary devices.
• Help learners produce well-supported arguments, analytical essays and clear written responses.
• Prepare students for examinations through structured revision, exam techniques, practice papers and targeted feedback.
• Produce schemes of work, lesson plans, teaching resources and assessment materials consistent with school standards.
• Track academic progress, identify learning needs and adapt instruction to improve results.
• Contribute to academic planning, curriculum development, assessment moderation and students’ wellbeing, including boarding-related responsibilities where applicable.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in English, English and Literary Studies, English Education or a closely related subject.
• At least five to eight years’ relevant teaching experience, preferably in secondary education.
• Current registration with the Teachers Registration Council of Nigeria (TRCN).
• Demonstrated experience delivering Cambridge IGCSE English and/or Literature and preparing students for its examinations.
• Strong knowledge of literature, literary criticism, Cambridge assessment criteria, classroom management and learning evaluation.
• Clear communication, careful lesson planning and the ability to engage students at different ability levels.
• International, premium or boarding school experience is an advantage.
• Cambridge Assessment examiner training, accreditation or examination-marking experience is particularly desirable.

Compensation and Benefits

• Annual gross salary of ₦4,608,000.
• Staff accommodation, a 13th-month salary, HMO health insurance, pension contributions, group life insurance and leave allowance.