Nursery Teacher at Discovering Talents Academy

Job Summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated professional to join Discovering Talents Academy (DTA) as a Nursery/Early Years Teacher. In this role, you will be responsible for creating a stimulating, safe, and nurturing learning environment for our youngest pupils in Pre-Nursery and Nursery classes.

You will deliver age-appropriate, play-based instruction that fosters holistic development across all learning domains. As an Early Years Teacher, you are crucial in upholding DTA's core mission to "create an atmosphere of fun where kids can enjoy being kids" and its vision to "discover and bring out the uniqueness in every child," by ensuring individualized teaching and promoting foundational skill acquisition within the SHRID niche.

Key Responsibilities

Instructional Delivery & Curriculum Implementation

• Plan, prepare, and deliver engaging, play-based lessons and activities that align with DTA's blended British-Nigerian Early Years curriculum and developmental milestones
• Implement DTA's SHRID niche, with particular focus on:
  • Fostering early skill acquisition in literacy (pre-reading, phonics), numeracy (pre-maths), and practical life skills
  • Ensuring consistent implementation of foundational handwriting skills through age-appropriate activities
  • Cultivating a positive approach to reading through storytelling, phonics, and exposure to books
  • Applying individualized teaching strategies to cater to the unique developmental pace and learning styles of each child
  • Promoting clear diction and expressive communication through songs, rhymes, and conversations
• Utilize a variety of teaching methods, sensory experiences, and creative play to make learning joyful and effective for young children
• Set clear, age-appropriate learning objectives and provide gentle, constructive feedback to support early development

Child Development & Welfare

• Provide attentive care and supervision to pupils, ensuring their physical and emotional safety and well-being