International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) Recruits Teacher - Ibadan

IITA is an international non-profit research-for-development (R4D) organization created in 1967, governed by a Board of Trustees, and supported primarily by the Consultative Group of International Agricultural Research (CGIAR). Our R4D is anchored on the development needs of sub-Saharan Africa. We develop agricultural solutions with our partners to tackle hunger and poverty by reducing producer and consumer risks, enhancing crop quality and productivity, and generating wealth from agriculture. We have more than 100 internationally recruited scientists from about 35 countries and 900 nationally recruited staff based in various stations across Africa. Please visit http://www.iita.org/ for more information on IITA.

The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture seeks suitable candidate for the position of Teacher at the Institute’s Headquarters in Ibadan.

Position: Teacher G8 (2-year renewable contract)

Duties
Successful candidate will:
Educational Role:

• Be committed to and promote academic excellence in the above mentioned subjects
• To coordinate the introduction and running of the Cambridge checkpoint English examinations and liaise with the Middle School staff regarding Language Arts Cambridge information
• To provide in-service training as required by Head
• To provide support and resources for English, Religions of the World & Drama teaching throughout the Middle School
• To keep the English, Religions of the World & Drama curriculum under review in consultation with the Middle School staff and the Head.

Teaching Role:

• Act as a teacher with the additional responsibility for Grade 8 following the timetable as agreed with the Head
• Follow the requirement of a class teacher as laid down in the class teacher’s job description. In addition be responsible for the pastoral care of G8 pupils.
• Teach English, Religions of the World & Drama across the Middle School from Grade 6-8.
• Monitor record and evaluate the progress of the G6-G8 pupils’ English, Religions of the World & Drama Skills
• Monitor English, Religions of the World & Drama resources and suggest new stock
• Maintain a well- ordered and attractively displayed teaching area in the G8 room
• Monitor the English, Religions of the World & Drama resources in the Middle School, ensuring a high standard of maintenance
• Liaise with the staff for clubs and/or special School events
• Any other duties as may be assigned by the Head.

Qualification and Experience

• B.A English, PGDE. Minimum of five (5) years’ teaching experience.

The ideal candidate must possess among others:

• Excellent English reporting, writing and oral communication skills
• Be committed to and promote academic excellence.
• Ready to provide in-service training as required by Head.
• Strong ability to co-ordinate, prioritise and organize workload; take initiative and work under pressure

Remuneration:
We offer highly competitive salary with equally attractive fringe benefits and excellent working conditions in a pleasant campus environment.

Application Closing Date
21st May, 2013

Method of Application:
Interested applicants should forward their applications with detailed curriculum vitae, the names and e-mail addresses of three professional referees which must include either the Head of applicant’s current or previous organization or applicant’s direct Supervisor/Superior officer at work. Evidence of current remuneration package and photocopies of credentials, to IITA website.

Please complete our online application form using this link: http://www.iita.org/nrs-online-application. An application should be made not later than two weeks (closing date: 21/05/13) from the date of this publication.