History Teacher needed in OutsideinHR Limited

Location: Kano

Starting Date: 5th September, 2019.

Job Descriptions

• Do you want the opportunity to deliver a fun, interactive and creative curriculum? This role is to start very soon so if this sounds like the job for you, please don’t delay in applying!
• We are recruiting for the role of a highly qualified History Teacher for the next academic year .
• This is a fabulous opportunity for a multi-dimensional teacher who is looking to join an optimal team. The school is very inclusive filled with a vision to instil in students: sense of discipline, self-confidence, strong academic foundation, healthy competition, family & moral values, compassion & love for all fellow humans.

Summary of Role

• To deliver outstanding teaching of History and related subjects to Junior and Senior Secondary School students
• To ensure effective student learning in and enthusiasm for the subject
• To guide students to attain excellent cumulative assessment results across varied assessment formats

Detailed Responsibilities

• Plan, resource and deliver imaginative, interactive and inspiring lessons from an integrated IGCSE and WASSCE curriculum
• Keep regularly up to date with current affairs related to History to connect topics of instruction to real life
• Regularly undertake professional development activities towards improvement of teaching technique and classroom management
• Ensure that all students make excellent progress and attain understanding of each topic
• Differentiate lessons as required to build confidence in every student, regardless of learning ability
• Use regular and varied assessments to monitor progress and set targets
• Respond accordingly to the results of such monitoring to differentiate intervention
• Ensure all streams of a class are given equal topic coverage and forms of assessment
• Maintain regular and productive communication with parents, to report on progress, sanctions and achievements
• Utilise 21st century teaching tools to enhance learning
• Promote sound literacy, numeracy research and presentation skills in all students
• Support all students in the acquisition and development of learning dispositions and positive character traits
• Contribute to the effective working of the Department of Social Sciences
• Represent the school at all public events and interschool or international activities
• Be punctual to school, period allocations and all duties assigned
• Perform all additional duties diligently and consistently
• Work respectfully with colleagues, especially the HOD and senior management
• Avoid all conflicts of interest out of school hours
• Abide by teaching codes of ethics and all school policies
• Be a role-model and impact positively on the school

Qualifications

• Degree level or above in History or a related field
• Experience teaching at secondary level
• Experience teaching or tutoring WAEC content for senior students

Additional Requirements:

• No prison record or prior terminations of appointment
• Up to date knowledge of IGCSE and national curricula for Ancient History, Modern History, West African History and Nigerian History
• Ability to partake in curriculum development for the comprehensive and streamlined teaching of History across all years.
• Understanding of the strategies needed to establish consistent enthusiasm in the subject among adolescents
• Competent research and IT skills
• Commitment to inclusive methods of teaching and learning
• Creativity and critical thinking skills
• Ability to utilise local materials as activity and project resources
• Openness to new knowledge, soft skills and ways of working
• Sound understanding of behaviour management, the importance of clear boundaries, sanctions, praise and recognition
• Excellent written and spoken English
• Readiness to take personal responsibility, reflect and self-evaluate

Desirable:

• Energetic, fit
• Sense of humour
• Ability to tell good short stories to enhance learning

Method of Application

Interested and qualified candidates should send their Application Letter and CV to: recruitment@outsideinhrng.com using the “Job Title” as the subject of the mail.