Head of English Department

About the role

The Head of Department – English provides academic and instructional leadership for the Secondary School English Department while teaching SS3 English Language and Literature. The post holder maintains high teaching standards, develops teachers, monitors curriculum delivery and drives strong student outcomes, especially in WAEC and NECO, and possibly Cambridge examinations. The position is based in Aba, Abia State, Nigeria.

Key responsibilities

• Teach and prepare SS3 students for WAEC, NECO and other relevant examinations.
• Lead and supervise the English Department, coordinating schemes of work, lesson planning, assessments and curriculum delivery.
• Monitor student performance and implement strategies to improve academic outcomes.
• Integrate educational technology and innovative teaching methods into classroom instruction.
• Conduct lesson observations, review students' work and give constructive feedback to teachers.
• Mentor English teachers and identify their professional development needs.
• Ensure consistent standards in teaching, marking, assessment and classroom management, and promote literacy, reading, writing, communication and critical thinking.
• Organise departmental meetings, maintain records and provide academic reports as required.
• Support competitions, debates, public speaking and reading programmes, and allocate textbooks, audio-visual aids and departmental budgets across classrooms.
• Work closely with school leadership to meet departmental academic targets.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in English, English Education or a related field.
• B.Ed., PGDE, PGCE or equivalent teaching qualification including TCRN.
• Minimum 5 years' teaching experience in a reputable secondary school.
• Strong knowledge of WAEC and NECO English requirements; previous HOD, subject coordinator or leadership experience preferred.
• WAEC English examiner/marker experience and British/Cambridge curriculum experience are advantages.
• Strong communication, leadership, organisational and classroom-management skills.

Required skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and educational technology.

What we offer

• Compensation open to negotiation.
• For someone relocating, accommodation can be provided in shared unfurnished corporate space, plus other company-wide benefits.