Description
The Geography Teacher will be responsible for building a deep understanding of physical, human, and regional geography.
The ideal candidate will bridge classroom theory with spatial analysis, map-reading skills, and environmental awareness, preparing students thoroughly for internal assessments and external examinations (such as WAEC, NECO, or Cambridge IGCSE).
Responsibilities
Curriculum Delivery: Plan and deliver structured lessons covering map reading and interpretation, physical geography (landforms, climate, vegetation), human geography (population, settlement, industry), and regional studies.
Practical Skills Development: Train students in practical geography skills, including surveying, meteorological data collection, statistical data interpretation, and advanced map-reading techniques.
Fieldwork Coordination: Organize and lead geographic field trips, excursions, and local environmental observations to connect classroom learning with real-world geographical phenomena.
Exam Preparation: Guide senior students intensively through past questions, marking schemes, and practical map-work requirements for terminal regional or international examinations.
Assessment & Evaluation: Set valid test questions, grade assignments and projects promptly, and provide constructive feedback to help students improve.
Administrative Duties: Maintain accurate records of student progress, attendance, and lesson plans, and participate actively in science/social science departmental and general staff meetings.
Education & Experience Requirements
Education: A Bachelor's degree in Education (B.Ed.) in Geography, or a Bachelor of Science/Arts (B.Sc./B.A.) in Geography, Environmental Management, or a related discipline plus a Postgraduate Diploma in Education (PGDE).
Professional Certification: Registration with a relevant national teaching council or regulatory body (such as TRCN) is highly preferred.
Experience: 2 - 3 years of classroom teaching experience at the secondary school level, with a documented history of strong student performance in external exams.
Key Skills:
Subject Expertise: Deep knowledge of geographic principles, cartography, meteorological instruments, and spatial analysis.
Analytical & Spatial Thinking: High proficiency in map reading, interpreting topographical maps, and calculating gradients, scales, and coordinates.
Instructional Clarity: Ability to simplify complex natural phenomena (like tectonic movements, planetary winds, or rock formations) using visual aids, diagrams, and models.
Field Management: Strong organizational skills to manage student logistics and safety during outdoor fieldwork and excursions.
Environmental & Resource Awareness: Passion for teaching sustainability, climate change, and resource management.
Other Requirements:
Strong digital literacy, including experience with interactive boards, digital maps (like Google Earth), and basic school management portals. Knowledge of introductory Geographic Information Systems (GIS) tools is a plus.
High level of professional ethics, integrity, and absolute dedication to student development.
Willingness to collaborate with department heads, parents, and school administration.
Remuneration & Benefits
Salary: Competitive monthly gross salary (N150,000 / Month), commensurate with qualifications, experience, and institutional scale.
Benefits: Access to contributory pension schemes, comprehensive health insurance coverage, and opportunities for continuous professional development (CPD).