Director of Music - Lagos, Nigeria - August 2026
- Country:
- Nigeria
- Region:
- School - Africa
- Curriculum:
- IPC , United Kingdom
- Level:
- Secondary/ Middle(12-15)
- Start Date:
- 10 August 2026
- Initial Contract Length:
- 2 year, renewable
- Curriculum Experience Required:
- Yes - not flexible
Director of Music - August 2026
To lead whole school up to IGCSE
This school is proud to be the first British independent school in Lagos, Nigeria and West Africa.
They are looking for secondary teachers and department leaders to join the expanding team of this exciting recently opened school that has brought British education to the heart of Nigeria since its launch in August 2024. The school represents the single biggest private sector investment in education in Nigeria and will have world class facilities unmatched in the region. Their philosophy draws on over 400 years of experience in education from their UK partner school, as one of the oldest and most prestigious independent schools in the UK.
Applicants will be delivering a tailored English National Curriculum and should be willing to contribure to extra curricular activities which will nurture students in to well rounded individuals. The school is based in Lekki - one of the safer more affluent areas of Lagos. The school can offer insight in to safety and security - which is much improved in Lagos as a whole after a lot of government investment.
Requirements:
1. 2 or more years of consistent experience teaching UK curriculum with high expectations and outcomes (must have high standards and expectations)
2. Relevant teaching qualification: Music degree and PGCE or equivalent
3. Flexible, resilient and adaptable - able to work in a new school environment
4. Happy to work in a boarding school environment
5. Be able to teach at A level and IGCSE in their subject area
6. Be willing to undertake boarding duties and play a full part in the life of a busy international boarding school
Salary and Benefits:
1. Competitive salary - $50 - 60,000 USD per year (Net after tax) - (there is a small deductible local taxed salary element)
2. On campus accommodation provided (2 bed)
3. Utilities paid for
4. Annual flight allowance
5. Health insurance
6. Cleaning/laundry service
6. Daily meals provided
7. Tuition waiver for dependent children (must be Year 9 or younger)
For more information on this exciting opportunity please contact your Edvectus consultant for more information.
To lead whole school up to IGCSE
This school is proud to be the first British independent school in Lagos, Nigeria and West Africa.
They are looking for secondary teachers and department leaders to join the expanding team of this exciting recently opened school that has brought British education to the heart of Nigeria since its launch in August 2024. The school represents the single biggest private sector investment in education in Nigeria and will have world class facilities unmatched in the region. Their philosophy draws on over 400 years of experience in education from their UK partner school, as one of the oldest and most prestigious independent schools in the UK.
Applicants will be delivering a tailored English National Curriculum and should be willing to contribure to extra curricular activities which will nurture students in to well rounded individuals. The school is based in Lekki - one of the safer more affluent areas of Lagos. The school can offer insight in to safety and security - which is much improved in Lagos as a whole after a lot of government investment.
Requirements:
1. 2 or more years of consistent experience teaching UK curriculum with high expectations and outcomes (must have high standards and expectations)
2. Relevant teaching qualification: Music degree and PGCE or equivalent
3. Flexible, resilient and adaptable - able to work in a new school environment
4. Happy to work in a boarding school environment
5. Be able to teach at A level and IGCSE in their subject area
6. Be willing to undertake boarding duties and play a full part in the life of a busy international boarding school
Salary and Benefits:
1. Competitive salary - $50 - 60,000 USD per year (Net after tax) - (there is a small deductible local taxed salary element)
2. On campus accommodation provided (2 bed)
3. Utilities paid for
4. Annual flight allowance
5. Health insurance
6. Cleaning/laundry service
6. Daily meals provided
7. Tuition waiver for dependent children (must be Year 9 or younger)
For more information on this exciting opportunity please contact your Edvectus consultant for more information.
- Number Of Students:
- 200 initially, 1300 eventually
- Student Make Up:
- Nigerian and expatriate
- Tax Rate:
- Tax Free
- Housing:
- 1 bedroom apartment, 2 bedroom, 3 bedroom
- Benefits:
- Flights -yearly, Housing - provided, Medical or Health insurance, Tuition - free for dependants, Utilities paid
- Suited To:
- Climate - warmer, Infrastructure - Moderately developed, Suburban, Westernised - moderately, Women - not restrictive
- Minimum Years Experience:
- 2.0
- Curriculum Experience Required:
- Yes - not flexible
- Will Accept Newly Qualified Teachers:
- N