History Teacher at Gonzaga Jesuit College

Gonzaga Jesuit College - 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 collaboration 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: History Teacher

Location: Okija, Anambra
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Description

• The History Teacher is responsible for helping students understand past events, societies, and cultures, and how they shape our present world.
• The role focuses on building critical thinking, analyzing primary and secondary sources, and developing strong historical research and writing skills.

Key  Responsibilities

• Lesson Delivery: Plan and teach engaging history lessons that cover required historical eras, civil rights, geography, and political structures.
• Critical Thinking Development: Guide students in evaluating historical evidence, recognizing bias, and understanding cause-and-effect relationships.
• Assessment & Feedback: Design and grade essays, research projects, and exams that measure both factual knowledge and analytical skills.
• Classroom Management: Foster an open, respectful classroom culture where students feel comfortable debating and discussing complex historical and social topics.
• Collaboration & Communication: Regularly update parents and school administrators on student progress and participate in departmental curriculum planning.

Requirements
Education & Experience:

• Degree: Bachelor’s Degree in History, Secondary Education (with a social studies/history focus), or a related field.
• Certification: A valid teaching license or regulatory certification required by the local educational board.
• Experience: 3 years of classroom teaching experience is generally preferred, though strong student-teaching portfolios are well-regarded for entry-level roles.

Required Skills:

• Subject Expertise: Comprehensive knowledge of world history, regional history, civics, and historical research methodologies.
• Analytical Guidance: Ability to teach students how to analyze documents, map data, and write clear, thesis-driven essays.
• Storytelling & Engagement: Strong public speaking and narrative skills to make historical events vivid and relevant to students.
• Technology Integration: Experience using digital archives, educational media, and learning management systems (LMS) to enrich lessons.
• Cultural Sensitivity: Empathy and objectivity when handling sensitive or controversial historical topics.

Other Requirements:

• Background Clearance: Mandatory clean criminal record check and child protection vetting.
• Extracurricular Support: Willingness to advise student groups, such as debate clubs, history societies, or mock trial teams, and assist with school field trips.
• Professional Development: Commitment to ongoing training, attending history education workshops, and maintaining active teaching credentials.

Remuneration & Benefits

• Salary: Minimum of N150,000 / monthly.
• Standard Benefits: Includes comprehensive health insurance, retirement or pension plans, paid sick and annual leave, and funding for professional development.

Application Closing Date
31st July, 2026.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Curriculum Vitae (CV) and a formal Cover Letter to: hr@gonzagajesuit.org using the Job Title as the Subject of the email.

Note

• Provide contact details of two referees (valid phone numbers and email addresses)
•  After the initial screening, selected candidates will be invited to attend an in-person interview