Primary 5 Class Teacher

OCA Consulting is a dynamic Human Resources consultancy headquartered in Nigeria, dedicated to providing bespoke people-management solutions for both established enterprises and ambitious start-ups.

At OCA Consulting, we believe that a business’s greatest asset is its people, and its greatest risk is mismanaging them. We bridge the gap where many small and medium-sized businesses find themselves stretched—needing strategic HR infrastructure to grow, but lacking the in-house capacity to build it. We don’t just offer advice; we build the operational frameworks that allow businesses to scale confidently.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Primary 5 Class Teacher

Location: Benin City, Edo
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Description

• The ideal candidate will be responsible for delivering high-quality instruction across the Primary 5 curriculum while providing outstanding Mathematics education that develops pupils' analytical thinking, problem-solving abilities, and confidence.
• We are looking for an exceptional, passionate, and results-driven Primary 5 Class Teacher with excellent Mathematics teaching skills to join our academic team.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess pupils' learning through assignments, quizzes, tests, projects, and examinations.
• Monitor and report pupils' academic progress and behaviour to parents and school management.
• Identify pupils who require additional academic support and provide targeted interventions, particularly in Mathematics.
• Prepare pupils for internal and external examinations using effective teaching strategies.
• Perform other duties assigned by the school management.
• Build pupils' competence in arithmetic, fractions, decimals, percentages, geometry, measurement, and problem-solving.
• Participate in staff meetings, school events, professional development programmes, and extracurricular activities.
• Plan and deliver engaging, learner-centred lessons that promote academic excellence.
• Create a positive, inclusive, and disciplined classroom environment that encourages active participation.
• Prepare lesson plans, schemes of work, teaching aids, and assessment records.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to improve teaching quality and pupils' outcomes.
• Teach all subjects in the Primary 5 curriculum, with a strong emphasis on Mathematics.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years' teaching experience at the upper primary level is preferred.
• Minimum of B.Ed., NCE, or B.Sc. / B.A. with PGDE in Education or a related discipline.
• Demonstrated expertise in teaching Primary Mathematics with a proven ability to improve pupils' performance.
• Strong understanding of the Nigerian Primary School Curriculum.

Required Skills and Competencies:

• Proficiency in using educational technology and digital learning tools.
• Excellent lesson planning, assessment, and record-keeping abilities.
• Ability to inspire confidence, curiosity, and a love for Mathematics among pupils.
• Strong classroom management and pupil engagement skills.
• Ability to simplify complex mathematical concepts using practical, engaging, and age-appropriate methods.
• Exceptional knowledge of Primary Mathematics and effective instructional strategies.
• Strong analytical, organisational, and problem-solving skills.
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills.

Personal Attributes:
The successful candidate should be:

• Patient, caring, and approachable.
• Committed to continuous professional development and lifelong learning.
• Creative, innovative, and resourceful.
• Professional, dependable, and highly organised.
• Passionate about teaching and committed to pupils' academic success.
• A collaborative team player with strong integrity and a positive attitude.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV and Cover letter to: [email protected] using the Job Title as the subject of the email.

Note: This vacancy is in the heart of GRA, qualified candidates must reside in GRA or its environ in Benin city, Edo State.