Secondary School Mathematics Teacher at Charterhouse

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.
• Experience teaching GCSE / IGCSE.
• Experience teaching A Levels.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.