Reception Class Teacher

St. Saviour’s School Ikoyi, Lagos is looking to recruit an outstanding Reception Teacher for September 2023.

ABOUT THE SCHOOL

St. Saviour’s School Ikoyi was founded in 1951 and 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. Currently there are 330 children on roll, aged between 4 and 11.

We are located on a very pleasant, safe site by the lagoon on the island of Ikoyi. The small class sizes and high staff ratios contribute to our sense of family and enable us to provide all our students with the attention they require. Our parents are committed partners and play a vital role in creating this dynamic learning environment.

St. Saviour’s School is a successful BSO school and is a fully accredited member of COBIS and other educational accrediting organisations. The school is renowned for its academic and sporting success.

School vision

Our vision is “to provide a safe, happy and challenging learning environment made up of children of diverse nationalities who strive for excellence in all their pursuits and reach their full potential”

School mission

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

Interested applicants should have the following qualities:

• a Bachelor’s Degree in the related subject with PGCE or other teaching qualification 
• 2 years plus teaching experience in a UK Primary school
• demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work with diverse groups of colleagues and children
• possess humour, flexibility and a positive outlook
• a passion for learning, with experience of current best practice
• a commitment to the wellbeing and pastoral care of all students within their care 

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

• Highly competitive tax-free salary
• In-country medical insurance
• 2 or 3 bedroom furnished accommodation
• A generous flight allowance per year
• Use of a school car and driver
• Luggage allowance entering the country

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

SAFEGUARDING STATEMENT

St. Saviour’s school Ikoyi is committed to providing a safe and happy environment in which its pupils are able to thrive and learn. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our children and young people irrespective of race, ability, religion, gender or culture. 

All post holders in regulated activity are subject to the appropriate national and international vetting procedures including satisfactory criminal record checks from both your country of residence/birth and any country of residence within the last 10 years. 

Successful candidates will be required to apply for an Enhanced Disclosure from the Criminal Records Bureau (www.disclosure.gov.uk) and/or for an International Child Protection Certificate from their home or resident country.

How to apply

To apply and see more information about the school and this role please visit http://www.stsavioursschikoyi.org/vacancy or send a CV and application from to the HR Manager: hr@stsavioursschikoyi.org

The deadline is 11am on Friday 28th April 2023.