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Head English Department

Jobberman


Job Location:

Aba - Nigeria

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Experience Required: 4-5years
Posted: 15 September 2026 (4 days ago)
Application Deadline: 13 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

ROLE SUMMARY
The Head of Department English will provide academic and instructional leadership for the Secondary School English Department while teaching SS3 English Language and literature. The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining high teaching standards developing teachers monitoring curriculum delivery and driving strong student outcomes particularly in WAEC and NECO and possibly Cambridge examinations.

Requirements
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Teach and effectively prepare SS3 students for WAEC NECO and other relevant examinations.
Lead and supervise the English Department ensuring high standards of teaching and learning.
Coordinate 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 and review students work providing constructive feedback to teachers.
Mentor and support English teachers and identify professional development needs.
Ensure consistent standards in teaching marking assessment and classroom management.
Promote strong literacy reading writing communication and critical-thinking skills.
Organise departmental meetings maintain records and provide academic reports as required.
Support English-related competitions debates public speaking reading programmes and other enrichment activities.
Allocating literature novels grammar textbooks audio-visual aids and departmental budgets across classrooms.
Work closely with school leadership to achieve departmental academic targets.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

Bachelors degree in English English Education or a related field.
. 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 is preferred.
WAEC English examiner/marker experience is an advantage.
British/Cambridge curriculum experience is an advantage.
Strong communication leadership organisational and classroom-management skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and educational technology.
Mature professional diligent and committed to continuous learning.

IDEAL CANDIDATE We are seeking an experienced confident and results-driven educator who can teach effectively lead teachers maintain high academic standards and take ownership of improving student performance.

Location: Aba Abia State Nigeria Employment Type: Full-time (On-site)

Benefits
  • Compensation: Open to negotiation.

  • Benefits: For someone relocating accommodation can be provided (Shared unfurnished corporate space) and other company-wide benefits.





Required Skills:

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Teach and effectively prepare SS3 students for WAEC NECO and other relevant examinations. Lead and supervise the English Department ensuring high standards of teaching and learning. Coordinate 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 and review students work providing constructive feedback to teachers. Mentor and support English teachers and identify professional development needs. Ensure consistent standards in teaching marking assessment and classroom management. Promote strong literacy reading writing communication and critical-thinking skills. Organise departmental meetings maintain records and provide academic reports as required. Support English-related competitions debates public speaking reading programmes and other enrichment activities. Allocating literature novels grammar textbooks audio-visual aids and departmental budgets across classrooms. Work closely with school leadership to achieve departmental academic targets. QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE Bachelors degree in English English Education or a related field. . 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 is preferred. WAEC English examiner/marker experience is an advantage. British/Cambridge curriculum experience is an advantage. Strong communication leadership organisational and classroom-management skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and educational technology. Mature professional diligent and committed to continuous learning. IDEAL CANDIDATE We are seeking an experienced confident and results-driven educator who can teach effectively lead teachers maintain high academic standards and take ownership of improving student performance. Location: Aba Abia State Nigeria Employment Type: Full-time (On-site)


Required Education:

Bachelors degree in English English Education or a related field. . 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 is preferred. WAEC English examiner/marker experience is an advantage. British/Cambridge curriculum experience is an advantage. Strong communi