Primary Teacher

St. Saviour’s School Ikoyi, Lagos (Nigeria) is looking to recruit outstanding Primary Teacher to start in August 2015.

We are happy to look at applications from Newly Qualified Teachers and from specialist Primary teachers that can ideally teach French to Primary aged children.

We are happy to review applications from qualified KS1 and KS2 Teachers with QTS.

St. Saviour’s School Ikoyi was founded in 1951 by leading members of the Nigerian and British communities in Lagos. It is a Christian School in the Anglican Tradition, accepting children of all beliefs who share our core valuesand has been a centre for excellence in primary education in Nigeria ever since. The primary school curriculum fulfills the outcomes of the English National Curriculum alongside the International Primary Curriculum. Currently there are 320 children on roll, aged between 4 and 11, consisting of 60% Nigerian children and 40% Expatriate children.

We are located on a pleasant, safe site by the lagoon on the island of Ikoyi. The school itself occupies attractive, purpose built, air conditioned premises. The small class sizes and high staff ratio’s contribute to our sense of family and enable us to give all our students the attention they require. Our parents are committed partners and play a vital role in creating this dynamic learning environment.

Our school is noted for its high standard in education, highly qualified, experienced and dedicated staff create a stimulating environment where children receive a broad spectrum of exciting experiences and achieve excellence.

OUR MISSION

Our mission is to deliver world class primary education based essentially on the English National Curriculum and in partnership with parents, develop children who share our core values.

OUR VISION

To provide a safe, happy and challenging learning environment made up of diverse nationalities who strive for excellence in all their pursuits.

Interested applicants should:

• Have a passion for learning, with experience of current best practice
• Possess a degree in education and primary qualified teacher status
• Be committed and hard working, with high expectations of themselves and the children in their care
• Demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work with diverse groups of colleagues and children
• Possess humour, energy, flexibility and a positive outlook

In addition to working in a learning-focused, forward-thinking and supportive not for profit school, you will receive an generous package including:

• Highly competitive salary
• Furnished Accommodation
• Two return flights to base country each year (Increased to three in 2nd year of contract)
• Use of school car and driver
• Comprehensive in country medical cover
• Luggage allowance beginning and end of service

Employment terms will be on a two-year contract with a renewal option.

The School has a strong commitment to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding. Successful candidates will be required to apply for an Enhanced Disclosure from the Criminal Records Bureau (www.disclosure.gov.uk) and/or for a police clearance from their home or resident country.

To find out more about the school, please visit our website www.stsavioursikoyi.org

Early applications are welcome and initial interviews will be held via Skype.

To apply send a CV and a letter of application to the Head Teacher Mr Heaton

Apply today with a CV and supporting letter to international.education@hays.com

For VISA purposes please can we require the following information:
1) Date of birth
2) Martial status
3) Your Nationality
4) If applicable the Nationality of your Wife/Husband/ Nationality of your children

Please call Penny if you have any questions about this vacancy.

Interviews for short-listed applicants will be held immediately via skype.

To apply for this position, please send your CV, supporting letter (addressed or call Hays on (+447595 968 600) (+44) (0) 207 259 8771)