French Teacher at Lagos Preparatory & Secondary School (LPSS)

Job Summary

• The job holder will be responsible for planning and teaching engaging lessons, assessing students’ progress, and fostering a positive learning environment conducive to French language acquisition and culture appreciation.
• He/she must be passionate about teaching the French language, possess excellent communication skills, and have a strong commitment to student success

Job Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare, and teach dynamic lessons that align with the IGCSE French curriculum and cater to the diverse learning needs of students.
• Create a supportive and inclusive classroom environment where students can participate actively and take ownership of their learning.
• Integrate cultural elements into lessons to promote understanding and appreciation of speaking French language .
• Provide timely feedback to students and parents/guardians on progress made in learning the French language.
• Collaborate with colleagues to align the curriculum, share best practices, and participate in professional development activities to enhance teaching effectiveness.
• Keep subject attendance and updated assessment records at all times.
• Implement the school’s teaching and learning policy and follow the procedures for assessing, recording, and reporting students’ progress, as well as meeting set targets for further performance improvement in line with the whole school standards.
• Safeguard and protect the welfare of children and young people
• Recognize health and safety, this is the responsibility of every employee, to take reasonable care of self and others and to comply with the school's health and safety policy and any school-specific procedures/rules that apply to this role.
• Attend PTC and all sectional and general staff meetings.
• Serve on committees or take on any additional duties as may be assigned.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in French Language.
• IGSCE Certified or equivalent certification.
• Registration with the Teachers Registration Council of Nigeria (TRCN ) is an added advantage.
• At least 4 years of experience working in the Secondary section of an International school, of which 2 years should be in a school that uses the British curriculum.
• Proven Experience teaching French language at the Secondary level and preferably in a school setting.
• Strong proficiency in the French language (written and spoken) and a deep understanding of French culture, literature, and civilization.
• Excellent Communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to connect with students of diverse backgrounds and abilities.
• Passion for teaching and a commitment to fostering understanding and speaking of the French language among learners.
• Able to resume at Ikoyi by 7:30am.

Salary
Attractive, commensurate with skills and experience