Physics Teacher
Location: Anambra (South-East)
Employment Type: Full-time
Job Summary
- An international British curriculum college in South-East Nigeria invites applications from qualified, passionate, and experienced candidates for the position of Physics Teacher.
- The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering engaging, student-centred Physics lessons in line with the British curriculum, promoting scientific inquiry, developing students' analytical and problem-solving skills, and preparing learners for external examinations such as IGCSE and A-Level Physics, where applicable.
- The ideal candidate must demonstrate strong subject knowledge, effective classroom management skills, and a commitment to academic excellence and the holistic development of students.
Qualifications and Requirements
Applicants must possess the following qualifications and competencies:
- Academic Qualification: A B.Sc. or B.Ed. in Physics, Physics Education, or a closely related discipline from a recognised university.
- Professional Qualification: A recognised teaching qualification, such as a PGDE, PGCE, or equivalent, is an added advantage or may be required in line with the school's recruitment policy.
- Teaching Experience: A minimum of 2–3 years of relevant teaching experience, preferably in a British curriculum or international school environment.
- Curriculum Knowledge: Good knowledge of the British National Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE Physics, Pearson Edexcel, or relevant A-Level Physics specifications.
- Subject Competence: Strong understanding of Physics concepts, including mechanics, electricity, waves, energy, thermal physics, and practical experimental techniques.
- Practical Laboratory Skills: Ability to organise and supervise Physics laboratory experiments while ensuring strict compliance with laboratory safety procedures.
- Instructional Skills: Excellent lesson planning, communication, presentation, assessment, and classroom management skills.
- ICT Competence: Ability to integrate educational technology, digital learning platforms, simulations, and other instructional resources into teaching.
- Student Development: Ability to support learners with different academic abilities and inspire curiosity, critical thinking, and independent learning.
- Professional Attributes: High standards of integrity, punctuality, professionalism, teamwork, and commitment to safeguarding and child protection.
Duties and Responsibilities
The successful candidate will be expected to:
- Plan, prepare, and deliver engaging Physics lessons in accordance with the school's approved British curriculum and examination specifications.
- Teach Physics effectively at the appropriate secondary school levels, including IGCSE and A-Level where applicable.
- Develop lesson plans, schemes of work, teaching materials, practical activities, and other instructional resources.
- Conduct and supervise laboratory experiments and demonstrations to reinforce theoretical concepts.
- Ensure the safe handling, storage, and use of laboratory equipment, chemicals, and other materials.
- Assess students' progress through classwork, assignments, practical reports, tests, mock examinations, and other assessment methods.
- Prepare students thoroughly for internal and external examinations, including IGCSE and A-Level examinations where applicable.
- Maintain accurate records of students' attendance, performance, progress, and academic development.
- Identify students who require additional support and provide appropriate remedial teaching, enrichment activities, and academic guidance.
- Use modern teaching methods, ICT tools, and digital simulations to enhance students' understanding of complex Physics concepts.
- Promote critical thinking, scientific investigation, problem-solving, creativity, and independent learning.
- Maintain effective classroom discipline and create a safe, inclusive, and stimulating learning environment.
- Communicate regularly with parents, guardians, colleagues, and school management regarding students' progress and welfare.
- Participate in departmental meetings, staff training, curriculum reviews, school events, and other professional activities.
- Collaborate with other science teachers to improve curriculum delivery and promote interdisciplinary learning.
- Uphold the school's policies on safeguarding, child protection, health and safety, professional conduct, and academic integrity.
- Carry out other reasonable academic and administrative duties assigned by the school management.
Salary
N200,000 - N250,000 monthly.
Application Closing Date
30th October, 2026.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV and cover letter to: alphinestonegroup@gmail.com using the Job Title as the subject of the email.
Note
- Successful candidates will be contacted for the next stage
- Accomodation and logistics support are also available for successful candidates.