ICT Tutor at Sage Scholars Academy

Sage Scholars Academy - We are a reputable school strategically located in the heart of the city. While we pride ourselves on providing quality education, we are also committed to ensuring sustainability and growth through innovative income-generating initiatives.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: ICT Tutor

Location: Abuja (FCT) 
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Purpose

• To deliver high-quality ICT instruction to primary and secondary students, ensuring pupils acquire essential digital literacy, computational thinking skills, and practical ICT competencies needed for academic growth and future readiness.
• The tutor will also support the school’s digital learning initiatives and maintain ICT resources.

Responsibilities
Teaching & Learning:

• Deliver engaging ICT lessons aligned with the school curriculum (e.g., coding, digital literacy, MS Office, internet safety, etc.).
• Teach ICT skills appropriate to each level—from basic computer operations in primary classes to advanced concepts in secondary classes.
• Prepare lesson notes, schemes of work, teaching aids, and assessment materials.
• Integrate practical, hands-on activities using computers, tablets, and digital tools.
• Teach basic programming (Scratch, Blockly, Python basics depending on level).

Assessment & Evaluation:

• Conduct continuous assessments, quizzes, assignments, and projects.
• Track student performance and maintain accurate records.
• Provide feedback to students and parents where necessary.
• Prepare students for internal and external ICT-related exams.

Classroom & Resource Management:

• Manage the computer lab and ensure safe and responsible use of ICT equipment.
• Ensure all systems, software, and learning resources are up to date.
• Support students with troubleshooting basic technical issues.
• Adhere to child safeguarding and digital safety standards.

Curriculum Development:

• Contribute to the review and improvement of ICT schemes of work.
• Recommend new tools, apps, and educational technologies.
• Introduce modern ICT trends (AI, robotics basics, multimedia design, etc.) where appropriate.

School-wide ICT Support:

• Assist teachers with the integration of ICT into other subjects.
• Support digital learning platforms (Google Classroom, Microsoft Teams, LMS).
• Provide basic technical support during school activities (projector, smartboard, etc.).

Professionalism & Collaboration:

• Attend staff meetings, training, workshops, and school events.
• Maintain a positive learning environment that promotes curiosity and digital ethics.
• Collaborate with other teachers on cross-curricular ICT projects.

Minimum Qualifications

• B.Ed. / B.Sc. / HND in Computer Science, ICT, or related fields.
• Teaching qualification (TRCN certification is an advantage).
• Experience teaching ICT at primary or secondary level is preferred.
• Experience with digital learning platforms is an added advantage.

Key Skills & Competencies required:
Technical Skills:

• Strong knowledge of computer operations and hardware basics.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Ability to teach:
  • Digital literacy and typing
  • Internet usage & online research
  • Coding for children (Scratch, Blockly, Python or Java basics for secondary)
  • Productivity software
  • Basic graphics and multimedia (e.g., Paint, Canva, CorelDraw basics)
• Familiarity with educational technologies (smartboards, LMS platforms).
• Ability to troubleshoot basic hardware/software issues.

Teaching & Pedagogical Skills:

• Ability to break down complex concepts into simple, age-appropriate lessons.
• Strong classroom management.
• Creative lesson delivery and use of teaching aids.
• Ability to differentiate instruction for diverse learning levels.
• Effective assessment and reporting skills.

Soft Skills:

• Excellent communication (spoken and written).
• Patience and child-friendly disposition.
• Problem-solving and critical-thinking skills.
• Teamwork and collaboration.
• Good organizational and time-management abilities.
• Adaptability to new technologies and teaching trends.

Application Closing Date
4th January, 2026.