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Chemistry Teacher

The Chemistry Teacher is responsible for planning and delivering engaging, practical, and curriculum-aligned lessons to middle and high school students.
The role focuses on developing scientific knowledge, critical thinking, problem-solving skills, and a strong understanding of chemistry through classroom instruction, demonstrations, and laboratory experiments.
The teacher will monitor students' progress, maintain a safe learning environment, and prepare high school students for relevant internal and external examinations.

Job Description

The successful candidate will:

Teach foundational chemistry and integrated science at middle school level and Chemistry at high school level.
Develop students’ interest in science through practical experiments, inquiry-based learning, and real-life applications.
Plan lessons that meet the approved school curriculum and the learning needs of different age groups.
Promote scientific reasoning, independent thinking, accuracy, and problem-solving.
Support students’ academic, personal, and social development.
Maintain high standards of classroom management, professional conduct, and laboratory safety.

Seven measurable areas of responsibility:

Teaching and lesson delivery:

Plan and deliver well-structured, engaging lessons appropriate to middle and high school learners.
Prepare lesson plans, schemes of work, teaching resources, and differentiated activities.

Practical and laboratory instruction:

Conduct relevant demonstrations and experiments, teach correct laboratory techniques, enforce safety procedures, and ensure proper use and care of chemicals and equipment.

Assessment and academic progress:

Set and mark assignments, quizzes, tests, practical reports, and examinations.
Track student performance, identify learning gaps, and provide timely feedback and intervention.

Examination preparation:

Prepare middle and high school students for applicable examinations, including Cambridge Junior Checkpoint, WAEC, NECO, Cambridge IGCSE, or other programmes offered by the school.

Classroom management and student support:

Maintain a respectful, inclusive, and disciplined classroom.
Adapt instruction to different learning abilities and follow school safeguarding and child protection policies.

Records and resource management:

Maintain accurate attendance, assessment, and academic records.
Monitor laboratory supplies and report damaged equipment, shortages, and safety concerns.

Collaboration and professional development:

Work with the Science Department, school leadership, parents, and laboratory personnel.
Attend meetings, participate in training, and contribute to science clubs, projects, and school activities.
Required Experience
2–3 years of relevant secondary school teaching experience.
Experience teaching middle school integrated science and / or high school Chemistry.
Evidence of effective lesson planning, student assessment, and classroom management.
Experience conducting practical experiments and maintaining laboratory safety.
Experience preparing students for WAEC, NECO, IGCSE, or the school's applicable examinations.
Previous experience in a reputable school and familiarity with the relevant curriculum will be an advantage.
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