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.