At Charterhouse, we aim to create a British-style international school reflecting the heritage and culture of the great UK independent schools. We are in search of courageous individuals who embrace challenges head-on and defy conventional expectations. We seek leaders who have the vision to set ambitious targets for students and staff; and who are unafraid to dream big and set lofty goals that will drive our school’s growth and success.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Secondary School Mathematics Teacher
Location: Lagos
Job Type: Full Time
Job Category: Academics
Collaboration: Secondary School Colleagues
Reporting to: Head of Secondary / Head of Sixth Form
Role Overview
To provide an environment that allows for:
World-class learning and teaching
The holistic development of our students
The attainment of high standards
Collaborative professional practice
Innovative and exciting learning opportunities within and beyond the classroom
A clear focus on our guiding statements
Specific Responsibilities
Support the school’s mission and vision.
Work within the ethos and culture of Charterhouse Lagos.
Provide for the student’s well-being, ensuring all aspects of their safety in accordance with the school’s health and safety policy, the safeguarding policy, and other protocols.
Report to parents in line with the school’s reporting and assessment policy and procedures.
Attend staff meetings and required professional development programmes.
Work in collaboration with colleagues including academic, professional, and support staff.
Plan and prepare teaching and learning in line with curriculum expectations and policies.
Assess, track, and offer feedback on students’ achievement.
Liaise and assist your line manager and colleagues with the efficient and effective day-to-day running of the school.
Undertake supervisory duties as required.
Understand and work within school policies and procedures.
Lead the class team to provide high-quality first teaching.
Support early identification of needs and deliver individual educational plans.
Lead the class team to maintain and develop the learning environment.
Act as a role model, showing awareness of children’s individual needs.
Develop and maintain good relationships and communication with parents/carers.
Undertake weekly boarding duties as required, plus two termly weekend days of boarding duties.
Personal and Professional Development:
Take part in performance development programmes.
Attend professional learning and development training and share learnings.
Stay aware of current trends in education.
Have a positive and can-do mindset.
Work effectively in a team.
Contribute to the whole school community.
Demonstrate core teaching competencies.
Undertake any other duties reasonably required by the school.
Our Expectations for Teachers:
Students always come first
Be positive, adaptable, and open to opportunities
Be professional and ready to try something new
Collaborate and communicate
Model our school values
Be committed to international-mindedness, equity, and sustainability
It will be essential that you offer an environment where:
Every student is supported and safe
Your pedagogy is based on evidence
Every student receives a personalised and differentiated learning experience
Expectations are that every student will succeed
Students are empowered, motivated and engaged
Your professional practice will ensure that:
Every student learns
Students have agency and develop a love of learning
Academic rigour is central to everything
Well-being runs through every aspect of your pedagogy
Learning is scaffolded and dynamic
Requirements
Essentials:
Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in the subject to be taught or in a related discipline.
TRCN – Teachers Registration Council of Nigeria.
Minimum of 5 years of experience teaching secondary school Mathematics.