History / CRS Teacher

History / CRS Teacher

The History/CRS Teacher is responsible for delivering engaging, rigorous and values-driven instruction in History and Christian Religious Studies (CRS), developing learners who understand historical events, cultures, societies, religious principles and their relevance to contemporary life.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver high-quality History and CRS lessons in accordance with the approved curriculum and College schemes of work.
• Teach lessons that promote critical analysis, historical enquiry, interpretation, evaluation and independent thinking.
• Help learners understand historical events, personalities, movements, societies and their impact on present-day realities.
• Teach CRS in a manner that develops sound understanding of biblical teachings, Christian values, moral principles and their practical application.
• Use a variety of instructional strategies, including discussion, debates, source analysis, case studies, presentations, research and project-based learning.
• Connect classroom learning to contemporary social, cultural, ethical and civic issues where appropriate.
• Differentiate instruction to accommodate learners with varying abilities and learning needs.
• Integrate appropriate digital resources and technology to enrich teaching and learning.
• Create a classroom environment that encourages respectful dialogue and thoughtful engagement with diverse perspectives.
• Set and administer classwork, assignments, projects, tests, examinations and other appropriate assessments.
• Mark and moderate assessments accurately and provide timely, constructive feedback.
• Maintain accurate records of learner performance and progress.
• Analyse assessment data to identify learning gaps and implement appropriate interventions.
• Prepare learners effectively for standard internal and external examinations.
• Monitor individual learner progress and communicate significant concerns through the appropriate channels.
• Model the values and behaviours expected of a Wellspring Educator.
• Encourage learners to develop empathy, integrity, responsibility and respect for others.
• Promote learners’ understanding of their roles as responsible citizens within their communities and the wider world.
• Develop learners’ confidence in expressing and defending ideas respectfully.
• Encourage learners to question assumptions, examine evidence and form reasoned conclusions.
• Support the development of the Wellspring Learner attributes, particularly the globally minded, altruistic citizen, empathetic leader, confident communicator, resilient learner, critical thinker and problem solver.
• Identify and appropriately report safeguarding, welfare or behavioural concerns.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in History, Religious Studies, Christian Religious Studies, Education or a closely related discipline.
• Relevant teaching qualification such as PGDE, NCE or equivalent professional teaching qualification, where applicable.
• Minimum of 4 years’ relevant teaching experience, preferably in a reputable secondary school.
• Strong knowledge of the Nigerian secondary school curriculum.
• Demonstrable experience preparing learners for WAEC, NECO and other relevant examinations.
• Good knowledge of effective classroom management and learner-centred teaching practices.

How to Apply Interested and qualified candidates should forward their resume to: hr@wellspringcollege.org using the position as subject of email.