Assistant Teacher At Standard Bearers School (sbs)

Description

• Are You Ready to Inspire the next generation
• Do you live within the Lekki axis or its environs?
• Do you believe teaching is more than just a job but a calling?
• Are you passionate about nurturing young minds and helping children discover their full potential?
• Do you have the knowledge, confidence, and creativity to make learning meaningful every single day?
• If you answered YES, then Standard Bearers School is looking for you.

Your Role

• As a member of our academic team, you will be responsible for creating an engaging, stimulating, and inclusive classroom environment where pupils are encouraged to think critically, solve problems, collaborate effectively, and develop a genuine love for learning.
• Assistant Teachers will provide instructional and classroom support to Lead Teachers while helping to ensure that every child receives the attention, care, and encouragement needed to succeed.

Key Responsibilities

Successful candidates will be expected to:

• Plan, prepare, and deliver engaging, creative, and well-structured lessons that meet curriculum objectives.
• Inspire pupils to achieve high academic standards while supporting their social, emotional, and moral development.
• Create a safe, stimulating, and child-centered classroom environment that promotes curiosity, creativity, and independent thinking.
• Maintain effective classroom management and positive pupil behaviour
• Assess, record, monitor, and report pupils' progress accurately and professionally.
• Differentiate instruction to meet the learning needs of all pupils.
• Integrate technology and innovative teaching strategies into classroom practice.
• Build positive relationships with pupils, parents, and colleagues.
• Participate actively in school programmes, extracurricular activities, staff meetings, and professional development sessions.
• Uphold the school's safeguarding policies, values, and commitment to child protection.

Assistant Teachers will also:

• Support classroom instruction under the guidance of the Lead Teacher.
• Assist with lesson preparation and learning resources.
• Supervise pupils during classroom and outdoor activities.
• Support learners who require additional guidance and encouragement.
• Maintain a clean, organised, and stimulating classroom environment.

Who We Are Looking For

The ideal candidate should possess:

• A Bachelor's Degree in Education or a related discipline.
• A PGDE and TRCN certification will be an added advantage.
• Relevant teaching experience in a reputable Nursery or Primary School.
• Classroom support experience is desirable for Assistant Teacher applicants.
• Excellent knowledge of the British and Nigerian curricula.
• Outstanding classroom management and lesson delivery skills.
• Strong spoken and written English communication skills.
• A confident, energetic, and professional personality.
• A genuine passion for teaching and working with children.
• Strong interpersonal, organisational, and problem solving skills.
• Sound ICT skills and the ability to effectively use educational technology.
• High ethical standards, integrity, accountability, and a strong sense of responsibility.
• A growth mindset with a willingness to learn, innovate, and continuously improve.

Preferred Candidates

Preference will be given to candidates who:

• Reside within the Lekki axis or nearby locations.
• Can resume work immediately.
• Demonstrate a strong commitment to excellence in teaching and learning.