PHE Teacher

Company Description Distinct Star Schools (DDS), founded in 2010, began as a nurturing “home away from home” creche focused on tender, holistic care for young children. The school has grown into a nursery and elementary institution committed to providing high-quality education in Nigeria and equal opportunities for learners from diverse backgrounds. DDS emphasizes strong moral values, solid academic foundations, and the development of children who can positively influence their generation. The school promotes the psychomotor, cognitive, and affective domains to support all-round development and sound, quantitative education. Distinct Star Schools remains dedicated to fostering confident, well-balanced learners prepared to contribute meaningfully to society.

Role Description The PHE Teacher is responsible for planning and delivering engaging Physical and Health Education lessons that align with the school’s curriculum and standards. Day-to-day tasks include preparing lesson plans, organizing practical activities, teaching sports and fitness skills, and promoting healthy lifestyle habits among learners. The role involves assessing student performance, maintaining safe learning and play environments, participating in school events, and collaborating with colleagues and parents to support holistic learner development. This is a full-time, on-site role based in Lagos, requiring consistent classroom presence and active involvement in co-curricular and extracurricular activities.

Qualifications

• Candidates should possess strong teaching skills in Physical and Health Education, including lesson planning, classroom instruction, and learner assessment.
• Candidates should possess practical skills in sports coaching, fitness training, and facilitating safe physical activities for children.
• Candidates should possess classroom management, child supervision, and behavioral guidance skills to maintain a positive and orderly learning environment.
• Candidates should possess effective communication and interpersonal skills for working with learners, families, and colleagues.
• Candidates should possess curriculum implementation and basic record-keeping skills to track progress and ensure alignment with school standards.
• A relevant teaching qualification or degree in Physical and Health Education, Human Kinetics, Education, or a related field is preferred.
• Prior experience teaching at nursery or elementary/primary school level is an added advantage.
• Demonstrated commitment to child safety, inclusion, and holistic development, in line with the school’s values, is essential.

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