Critical & Reasoning Skills Teacher at Gonzaga Jesuit College

Gonzaga Jesuit College was Founded in 2021 in Okija, Anambra State, Gonzaga Jesuit College is the fourth Jesuit secondary school in Nigeria, following those in Abuja, Port Harcourt, and Lagos. It is run by the Society of Jesus, in partnership with the Handmaids of the Holy Child Jesus, and welcomes both Christian and non-Christian students.

Gonzaga Jesuit College, Okija, is a Jesuit-run co-ed boarding secondary school that blends high-quality academics, faith and values-based formation, modern infrastructure, and scholarship programs to make a positive impact in Nigeria.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Critical & Reasoning Skills Teacher

Location: Okija, Anambra
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

• We seek a skilled and passionate Critical and Reasoning Skills teacher to join our academic team.
• The teacher will help students think, ask good questions, solve problems, and make smart decisions.

Responsibilities

• Teach students how to think, reason, and solve problems
• Plan lessons that build logic, analysis, and good judgment
• Ask open-ended questions to help students express their thoughts
• Give classwork, assignments, and tests to check understanding
• Encourage students to think independently and learn from mistakes
• Keep records of student progress
• Work with other teachers and support school programs

Requirements
Education:

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Philosophy
• TRCN certification or proof of registration is an advantage

Experience:

• At least 3 years of teaching experience in related subjects
• Experience teaching logic, comprehension, or critical thinking is helpful
• Being a WAEC/NECO examiner is an added advantage.

Skills:

• Strong thinking and communication skills
• Ability to guide class discussions and activities
• Patient and encouraging in helping students develop ideas
• Good classroom management and organisation
• Ability to make lessons fun and meaningful

Other Requirements:

• Must be passionate about helping students grow in thinking and confidence
• Must be available to resume at the start of the new academic term
• Must be willing to follow school policies and contribute to student growth

Application Closing Date
Thursday, 17th July, 2025.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV and a brief cover letter to: hr@gonzagajesuit.org using “Application for Critical and Thinking Reasoning Skills Teacher” as the subject of the mail.

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.