Grange School is an all through 5 to 16 day and residential School in which pupils, teachers and parents, work and learn together.
Grange operates as a not-for-profit, co-educational, English National Curriculum, independent, day school set on beautiful grounds within the Government Reservation Area (GRA), Ikeja, on the mainland part of Lagos in Nigeria. An off-campus "House" has been included to provide a boarding service to parents and pupils. Our spacious campus includes a variety of well maintained facilities which create an attractive environment for learning.
The school is one of only three in Nigeria to be accredited by the Uk's Independent Association of Preparatory Schools. (IAPS).
Due to the positive growth in student numbers and the development of the school in the various Faculties, we hereby invite applications for position below:
Job Title: Deputy Head of Faculty - Communication (English)
Location: Lagos.
Qualifications and Specifications
- Good quality Honours degree, PGCE, or equivalent in Secondary Education
- Qualified teacher status
- Experience Proven success of teaching English at KS1, KS2, KS3 and KS4
- Leadership and management experience within a faculty of Communication/English department and proof of impact
- Knowledge/Skills Strong subject knowledge
- An understanding of what makes outstanding teaching and learning and the ability to put this into practice.
- An ability to use data to monitor students' progress and inform curriculum planning.
- An understanding of best practice when quality assuring the work of the department and faculty.
- The ability to put effective intervention in place for under achieving students.
- An understanding of the qualities of a successful scheme of work and the key principles of assessment.
- The ability to coach and mentor other members of faculty and teachers.
- An ability to forge good working relationships with staff and students.
- Strong organisational skills.
- Knowledge and understanding of current developments in English teaching and of relevant wider educational issues.
- Well - developed behaviour management skills,
- Ensure that whole school policies are implemented consistently.
- Personal Ability to work hard under pressure.
- Ability to prioritise and meet deadlines.
- Commitment to continued personal development.
- Commitment to contribute to the wider life of the school.
- General Good attendance and punctuality record.
Requirements
- Spoken and written English must be of a high standard.
- Experience as a teacher in a British National Curriculum School.
- Willingness to participate in Co-Curricular activities.
Application Closing Date
12th May, 2015.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should forward their complete Resume to:
recruitment@grangeschool.com