Key Stage 2 Grade School Teacher (Upper Primary) at Standard Bearers School (SBS)

Standard Bearers School was founded on January 7, 1997, during a time when Nigeria’s education system faced declining standards despite the rise of many schools. With a small team of passionate educators and a handful of pupils, SBS was established with a clear vision: to create a school that gives equal importance to academic excellence and creativity.

More than just a school, SBS is a close-knit community that offers a well-rounded educational experience in a modern, technology-driven learning environment. We celebrate the individuality of every child, guiding them on a journey of self-discovery while nurturing independence, confidence, and responsibility. Our goal is to provide a strong foundation that prepares our students to become capable and responsible members of society.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Key Stage 2 Grade School Teacher (Upper Primary)

Location: Lekki Phase 1, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time (Female Only)

Role Summary

• We are inviting a passionate and well-grounded educator to join our upper primary team. The ideal candidate must be a confident and articulate female teacher who brings skill, energy, and a genuine love for helping young learners grow academically and personally.
• This role requires a teacher who can deliver strong, engaging lessons in literacy and other upper primary subjects while managing a well-structured classroom. The teacher will serve as a class leader, mentor pupils, collaborate with colleagues, and support school-wide activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Teach core areas of literacy, including comprehension, creative writing, grammar, spelling, and verbal reasoning.
• Prepare pupils for internal and external competitions such as debates and spelling challenges.
• Create weekly lesson plans using play-based learning, experiential methods, and constructive pedagogy.
• Maintain an organized and safe learning environment while properly using and handling classroom equipment.
• Assess pupils regularly through classwork, quizzes, projects, and reports, and provide timely feedback.
• Manage class behavior with a calm, firm, and nurturing approach.
• Communicate professionally with parents and keep accurate records of each learner’s progress.
• Supervise clubs and co-curricular activities, including entrepreneurship initiatives.
• Represent the school at official events and support programmes beyond classroom teaching.
• Collaborate with school leadership and contribute to digital content showcasing learning experiences.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Education or a related field from a reputable institution (Nigeria or abroad).
• TRCN certification (mandatory).
• Minimum of 3 years’ teaching experience in Grades 3–5within a structured school environment.
• Skilled in literacy instruction and the implementation of play-based, constructivist, and experiential learning methods.
• Confident, articulate, well-presented, and able to demonstrate leadership and professionalism in all interactions.
• Competence in lesson planning, student assessment, differentiated instruction, classroom management, and ICT integration.
• Ability to communicate effectively with parents and work collaboratively with colleagues.

Core Competencies:

• Phonics & Literacy Instruction
• Lesson Planning & Delivery
• Differentiated Instruction
• Student Assessment & Reporting
• Classroom Management
• Instructional Technology Integration
• Parent-Teacher Collaboration
• Leadership & Team Coordination.

Application Closing Date
25th December, 2025. 

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: hr@standardbearersschool.ng using “Key Stage 2 Teacher” as the subject of the email.