Teacher (Grade Level 7) Vacancy at International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA)

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 (IITA) invites applications for the position of Teacher.

Job Title: Teacher G7 (2-year renewable contract)

Location: IITA-HQ, Ibadan, Nigeria

Position/Responsibilities
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.

• 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 event
• Any other duties as may be assigned by the Head.

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

• 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. Copied: www.hotnigerianjobs.com

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:
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