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Job Vacancies at New Hall International School, Lekki Lagos


New Hall International School Lekki is an integral part of the community both educationally and socially. The School looks bright and welcoming. We have a beautiful learning environment for our children with world-class  teaching and learning facilities.  Our school offers a wide range of learning experiences from academics to morals and sports. Our curriculum is a unique blend of British and Nigeria based on our philosophy that children’s heritage and culture should be preserved even in attempts at internationalism.

We are recruiting to fill the positions below:

 



Job Title: Music Teacher

Location: Lagos

Description

  • Are you looking for a new challenge? Are you passionate about teaching?
  • We are looking for an experienced and enthusiastic Music Teacher to join our team of esteemed educators.

Responsibilities

  • Applying instructional activities that actively engage students in meaningful learning experiences and ensuring continual student growth and achievement
  • Developing and promoting the appropriate skills and social abilities to allow the optimum progress of the children, according to age, ability and aptitude
  • Supporting the development of children basic skills including physical coordination, speech, and communication
  • Maintaining discipline in the classroom and on school premises and apply appropriate and effective measures in cases of misbehaviour
  • Connecting students’ earlier knowledge to their learning and developing ways to encourage it further challenging and inspiring students to help them deepen their knowledge and understanding
  • Mark classwork and assignments, give appropriate feedback and maintain records of pupils’ progress and development
  • Select and use a range of different learning resources and equipment, including podcasts, multimedia and digital tools to aid learning
  • Communicate with parents and carers over pupil’s progress through communication book, open day activities
  • Attend and Participate in departmental meetings, committee meetings, School activities and training events.

Requirements, Skills and Experience

  • Minimum of B.A / B.Ed / M.A / M.Ed in Music or a relevant discipline
  • Applicant must have a minimum of four years of teaching experience in a School environment and have proven expertise in the teaching Subject.
  • A respect and fondness for children is a must.
  • Candidate must have great knowledge of at least six musical instruments and have the ability to play at least three of them.
  • Highly conscientious and committed to the highest standards of Professional service.
  • Ability to relate well with different groups of students of different Ages and ability levels
  • Candidate must have the ability to inspire and enthuse young Children.
  • Hard work, dedication to duty, use of initiative and ability to go the extra mile is generally required.
  • Candidate must be confident with IT and computer packages.
  • Candidate must be resourceful, responsible, patient and caring.
  • Candidate must have a history of personal achievement.
  • Candidate must be creative in designing learning activities.
  • Excellent listening, communication, writing, organizational, Research and IT skills.
  • Candidate must have the proven ability to shape student learning and behaviour and engage, guide and motivate the student.
  • Candidate must have the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a variety of people in a multicultural, diverse setting.
  • Candidate must have the ability to prepare students for competitions and musical certifications.

 

 

 

Job Title: Guidance Counsellor

Location: Lagos

Description

  • We are one of the leading international schools in Lagos, our mission is to redefine the outlook of quality education
  • To achieve this, we are seeking a Guidance Counsellor who is ready to join our team of vibrant and passionate educators to contribute to the balanced and qualitative education our school delivers.
  • We want to hear from you if you really can change our education world by meeting the following criteria’s.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide crisis intervention to students when difficult situations occur at school
  • Discuss with parents, guidance, teachers, administrators and other professionals the children’s progress
  • Resolve behavioural, academic and other problems, and determine priorities for students and their resource needs
  • Counsel students to help them understand and overcome personal, social or behavioural problems affecting their educational activities
  • Counsel students regarding educational issues such as course and program selection, registration, school adjustment, study habits and career planning
  • Maintain accurate and complete student records required by administrative regulation
  • Evaluate students’ abilities, interests and personality characteristics, using tests, records, interviews and professional sources
  • Observe students during classroom and play activities to evaluate students’ performance, behaviour, social development and conduct follow-up interviews with counselees to determine if their needs have been met
  • Provide training, workshops, seminars and special programs to teach students to handle conflicts without resorting into violence
  • Collaborate with principals to conduct orientation programs and group conferences to promote the adjustment of individuals to new life experiences
  • Collaborate with principals in developing, -coordinating and implementing the school’s guidance, administrative rules and directives
  • Collaborate with principals to review transcripts to ensure the students meet graduation/ college entrance and write letters of recommendation
  • Collaborate with principals to determine appropriate disciplinary measures for students.

Requirements

  • An enthusiastic, energetic, ambitious, and smart individual with a resounding track record of success as a guidance counsellor
  • B.Sc / B.Sc Ed / PGDE / M.Ed in Guidance Counselling, Psychology
  • At least (Seven) 7 years’ experience of coaching, managing and co-ordinating students’ in the educational sector
  • Knowledge of child policy regulation and its implementation
  • Quality exposure to British and Nigerian curricula
  • An evidence of continually improving the behaviour of students
  • An experience of raising attainment in a challenging learning environment
  • A record of past accomplishments and experience in collaborating with various stakeholders to accomplish school goals
  • An experience developing positive relationships with colleagues, staff members, parents, and students.

Knowledge, Skills and Attributes:

  • Therapy and counselling- Knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures or diagnosis, treatment and for career counselling and guidance
  • A thorough understanding of the current and changing educational landscape
  • Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum design, teaching and learning of students
  • Understanding the needs and motivations of young people
  • Knowledge of human behaviour and performance; psychological research methods and the assessment and treatment of the behavioural and affective disorder
  • Critical thinking-Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions conclusions or approaches to problems
  • Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, designing forms and other relevant office procedures
  • Proficient in the use of ICT for management of data, as well as the ability to work effectively with all Microsoft office suites, such as Word, Excel, power-point
  • Proven track record in the delivery of an outstanding student experience
  • Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs, assessments, meeting quality standards and evaluation of customer satisfaction
  • A professional role model for all students and educators in attitude, demeanour, and appearance
  • Excellent oral and written communication
  • Proven expertise in organisational time-management, interpersonal, evaluation, negotiation, decision making, and good working relationship skills
  • An approachable, personable individual with a good sense of humour
  • A flexible, adaptable, decisive individual with great attention to details
  • Ability to establish and develop excellent relationships with the community and other stakeholders
  • Ability to develop children to reach their full potential regardless of background or circumstances
  • Experience of supporting and implementing change
  • Ability to create a safe, happy, and successful environment
  • Ability to work effectively as part of a team.

 

 

 

Job Title: Phonetics Teacher

Location: Lagos

Description

  • Are you looking for a new challenge? Are you passionate about teaching?
  • We are looking for an experienced and enthusiastic Phonetics Teacher to join our team of esteemed educators.

Responsibilities

  • Applying instructional activities that actively engage students in meaningful learning experiences and ensuring continual student growth and achievement
  • Developing and promoting the appropriate skills and social abilities to allow the optimum
  • Progress of the children, according to age, ability and aptitude
  • Supporting the development of children basic skills including physical coordination, speech, and communication
  • Maintaining discipline in the classroom and on school premises and apply appropriate and effective measures in cases of misbehaviour
  • Connecting students’ earlier knowledge to learning and developing ways to encourage it
  • Further challenging and inspiring students to help them deepen their knowledge and understanding
  • Mark classwork and assignments, give appropriate feedback and maintain records of pupils’ progress and development.
  • Select and use a range of different learning resources and equipment, including podcasts, multimedia and digital tools to aid learning
  • Communicate with parents and carers over pupil’s progress through communication book, open day activities
  • Participate in departmental meetings, committee meetings, school activities and training events.

Requirements, Skills and Experience

  • Minimum of a B.A / B.Ed English Language or a relevant discipline
  • Applicant must have a minimum of five years of teaching experience in a school environment and have proven expertise in the teaching subject
  • Candidate must have good diction
  • A respect and fondness for children is a must
  • Highly conscientious and committed to the highest standards of professional service
  • Ability to relate well with different groups of students of different ages and ability levels
  • Candidate must have the ability to inspire and enthuse young children
  • Hard work, dedication to duty, use of initiative and ability to go the extra mile is generally required
  • Candidate must be confident with IT and computer packages
  • Candidate must be resourceful, responsible, patient and caring
  • Candidate must have a history of personal achievement
  • Candidate must be creative in designing learning activities
  • Excellent listening, communication, writing, organizational, research and IT skills
  • Candidate must have the proven ability to shape student learning and behaviour and engage, guide and motivate students
  • Candidate must have the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a variety of people in a multicultural, diverse setting.

 

 

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should forward their CV and Cover Letter in not more than 250 words stating why you are the best applicant for this role to: [email protected] using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.

Note: Please make sure you meet the necessary requirements before applying for this position