English Teacher

English Teacher at Holy Child College, Abuja

Location: Abuja

Job Description

• We are looking for a confident and engaging English Teacher with particular strength in Diction, Phonetics, Pronunciation, and Spoken English.
• The successful candidate will teach students how to speak English clearly and confidently, with emphasis on correct pronunciation, articulation, intonation, stress, rhythm, and effective oral communication.
• The teacher will also deliver the broader English Language curriculum and prepare students for internal and external examinations.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging English Language, Diction, and Spoken English lessons.
• Place strong emphasis on correct pronunciation, articulation, phonetics, stress, rhythm, and intonation.
• Train students to speak English clearly, confidently, and appropriately in different situations.
• Identify and correct common pronunciation and speech errors.
• Develop students' vocabulary, listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills.
• Conduct regular Diction and Oral English practice sessions.
• Prepare students for oral examinations and other assessments requiring effective spoken English.
• Develop students' confidence in public speaking, presentations, debates, speeches, and formal communication.
• Teach grammar, comprehension, composition, vocabulary, and other aspects of the English curriculum.
• Prepare lesson plans, teaching materials, assignments, tests, and examinations.
• Assess students' academic and oral communication progress and maintain accurate records.
• Provide additional support to students who require improvement in pronunciation, speech, or language skills.
• Use engaging activities such as role-play, debates, presentations, reading aloud, pronunciation drills, and speech exercises.
• Prepare students effectively for internal and external examinations.
• Maintain excellent classroom management and create a stimulating learning environment.
• Promote good reading habits and effective communication.
• Use appropriate technology and digital resources to enhance language learning.
• Participate in school programmes, competitions, literary activities, and co-curricular events.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues and communicate professionally with parents and school management.
• Support the school's commitment to academic excellence, discipline, character formation, and service.

Requirements

• A Bachelor's Degree or equivalent qualification in English, English Language, Literature in English, Education (English), Linguistics, or a related field.
• A recognised teaching qualification is an advantage.
• TRCN certification or eligibility for registration is an advantage.
• Previous teaching experience, preferably in a secondary school.
• Strong knowledge of the Nigerian English Language curriculum.
• Excellent spoken English and demonstrably strong diction.
• Strong knowledge of phonetics, pronunciation, oral English, and speech development.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to model correct pronunciation and articulate speech to students.
• Confidence in coaching students in public speaking and oral communication.
• Good classroom management skills.
• Good ICT skills and willingness to integrate technology into teaching.
• A passion for helping students become confident, articulate, and effective communicators.

Preferred Skills:

• Diction and Spoken English
• Phonetics and Pronunciation
• Oral English
• Public Speaking
• Speech and Presentation Coaching
• English Language and Literature
• Grammar and Composition
• Reading and Comprehension
• Debate and Communication Skills
• Classroom Management
• Student Assessment
• Digital Learning

Application Closing Date

Not Specified.