Physical and Health Education Teacher at Discovering Talents Academy

Discovering Talents Academy, a fast-growing Nursery and Primary School in Gwarinpa, Abuja, offers first class education from preschool to primary levels. Discovering Talents Academy uses the Blended Nigeria-Montessori curriculum in Early Years and a Blended Nigeria-British curriculum at the primary level.

Discovering Talents Academy does not only focus on best practices in the teaching and learning process, it also builds talents in a wide range of skills and this in a short while affirms their ego and builds their confidence. At Discovering Talents Academy we believe that every child is unique and talented, this drive leads us to establishing rich skill aquisition programmes for students.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Physical and Health Education Teacher

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

Role Summary

• The PHE Teacher will design and deliver age-appropriate, dynamic physical fitness routines and health education theory for learners from Early Years to Primary classes.
• This role involves discovering pupils' athletic potential, coaching sports, enforcing safety standards, and embedding key health and hygiene practices.

Key Responsibilities
Curriculum Delivery & Instructional Excellence:

• Practical Instruction: Plan and execute active, engaging physical education sessions covering motor skills development, athletics, gymnastics, ball games, and fitness drills tailored to individual pupil capabilities.
• Health Education: Deliver age-appropriate health theory lessons, covering personal hygiene, nutrition, body awareness, safety, and disease prevention.
• DTA Philosophy: Adapt routines to accommodate diverse learning styles and physical abilities, ensuring every pupil feels included and empowered.

Event Coordination & Talent Scouting:

• Sports Days & Inter-House Sports: Organize, coordinate, and execute annual sports meets, inter-house competitions, and routine physical showcases.
• Talent Identification: Actively identify pupils with exceptional athletic ability and create structured pathways or recommendations to nurture those talents.
• Coaching & Clubs: Lead after-school sports clubs, fitness groups, or team training sessions as assigned.

Safety, Supervision & Equipment Management:

• Safety Protocols: Maintain high safety standards during all indoor and outdoor physical activities to prevent injuries.
• First Aid: Administer basic first aid for minor field injuries when necessary and maintain strict alignment with DTA medical emergency protocols.
• Equipment Inventory: Maintain, audit, and safely store all school physical education gear and sports equipment.

Assessment, Reporting & Professional Standards:

• Progress Tracking: Assess and evaluate pupils’ motor skills, physical development, class participation, and theoretical understanding.
• DTA SOP Compliance: Timely input assessment results, termly report comments, and attendance data into the DTA software according to school SOPs.
• Parent Communication: Provide constructive feedback on pupil wellness and physical development during Parent-Teacher Conferences and Open Days.

Key Competencies & Qualifications
Required Experience & Education:

• Degree: Bachelor’s Degree (B.Ed/B.Sc) in Physical and Health Education, Human Kinetics, Sports Science, or a related field.
• Experience: Minimum of 2–3 years teaching PHE or coaching sports in a reputable early childhood or primary school setting.
• Professional Certification: TRCN (Teachers Registration Council of Nigeria) certification is preferred.
• Safety Training: Current First Aid and CPR certification is a strong advantage.

Core Competencies & Personal Attributes:

• High Energy & Enthusiasm: Vibrant personality capable of motivating young learners and creating an enjoyable, active atmosphere.
• Classroom & Field Management: Excellent capability to maintain order, discipline, and sportsmanship across varying age groups outdoors.
• Inclusivity & Patience: Ability to design adaptive physical activities for pupils with different physical needs or skill levels.
• Strong Communication: Clear verbal skills for explaining game rules, safety procedures, and physical mechanics to children.

Application Closing Date
31st September, 2026.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Applications to: discoveringtalentsacademy@gmail.com using the Job Title as the subject of the email.