Teach For Nigeria is a non-profit organisation focused on addressing educational inequity in underserved communities across Nigeria. Through its Fellowship Programme and leadership initiatives, the organisation recruits outstanding graduates and professionals to teach in low-income schools and drive long-term systemic change in education.
Since its launch, Teach For Nigeria has impacted thousands of pupils across states such as Lagos, Ogun and Kaduna, placing Fellows in classrooms where they are needed most. Beyond the classroom, it nurtures a network of alumni who continue to influence education policy, social entrepreneurship and community development. Its culture is mission-driven, performance-focused and built around leadership, accountability and measurable impact.
Current Open Roles at Teach For Nigeria
Below are roles currently advertised by Teach For Nigeria.
RSM Intern – Lagos
Responsibilities:
● Support the recruitment and selection process to achieve the target numbers of
qualified Fellows.
● Assist in managing application workflows, assessments, and interview logistics
efficiently.
● Ensure a consistent, professional, and high-quality experience for all applicants
throughout the process.
● Contribute to matriculation activities and provide ideas to strengthen applicant
conversion.
● Analyse candidate performance and selection data to identify trends, gaps, and
improvement opportunities.
● Proactively enhance candidate experience by spotting potential challenges and
recommending solutions.
Requisite Skills & Competencies
Behavioural
● Strong alignment with Teach For Nigeria’s mission and core values
● Proactive, takes initiative, and leads self effectively
● Strong critical thinking and problem-solving ability
● Growth mindset and commitment to continuous learning
Collaboration & Communication
● Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
● Ability to work collaboratively with diverse stakeholders
Organisational Excellence
● Highly organised with strong attention to detail
● Effective time and task management in fast-paced environments
● Demonstrates sound judgment when faced with decisions
Technical
● Intermediate proficiency in Excel and comfortable with digital tools
● Ability to analyse data to support decision-making
Education and Experience
● Bachelor’s degree from a reputable university.
● Experience in the selection of high-potential candidates and analysing robust data
sets will be an added advantage.
Coach – Lagos/Ogun State
Responsibilities:
Strategic Vision and Direction
● Support Fellows in setting short and long-term goals and benchmarks for their
leadership development in addition to that of their students and check progress.
● Collaborate with the Training and leadership development unit to reflect on
progress towards goals, continuous professional development and effectiveness as
a team.
● Observe fellows live in action to help them connect their values and beliefs to their
work, stay centred on the classroom visions, and learn critical leadership and
critical instructional skills.
Fellow Coaching and Management
● Coach Fellows by conducting regular classroom observation; providing feedback
on instructional techniques, classroom management, and curriculum; modelling
effective teaching; sharing best practices and resources, and running weekly
check-ins and reflections
● Build a team culture amongst Fellows and mentor and support their transitioning
into alumni who are become lifelong players in advancing educational equity
● Collaborate with other coaches to solve challenges and share best practices and
solutions
● Seek out and create opportunities for professional exposure, development and
mentorship during the Fellowship to prepare Fellows for success as alumni
● Manage a team of Fellows to help them adapt to a rural/remote/disadvantaged
setting and build their capacity to impact student achievement levels in the
classroom dramatically.
Education and Experience
● A Bachelor’s degree in Education, Social Science, Management, or a related field
from a reputable university is required.
● A Master’s degree will be an added advantage
● PGD in Education or any other relevant certificate in Education is compulsory
● Minimum of three years of teaching experience with a proven track record of
achieving high academic outcomes with primary and secondary pupils on
high-stakes assessments.
● Experience in designing and facilitating training sessions.
● Ability to set goals and use data daily to guide actions.
Head of Marketing & Communication – Lagos
Responsibilities:
- Build a better understanding of the characteristics of all target audiences, interests,
desires, preferences, etc. - Thoroughly analyse the dynamics and culture behind each target audience.
Understand the web of influences and key players within each target audience.
Effectively formulate specific core messages that lead to certain desired behaviours.
from each target audience.
Identify key communication channels and other relevant tactics through which TFN
can engage its audience.
Lead the effective management of all social media channels (Facebook, Instagram,
LinkedIn, Youtube, X, etc).
Lead the content development and design activities for all marketing channels
Identify key print and online media channels through which TFN can reach the
maximum number of people from each target audience.
Ensure that we leverage all of our public events in terms of communicating our
brand and core messages.
Education and Experience
8 to 10 years of experience in progressively responsible Marketing &
Communications roles
Fluency in English
A demonstrated track record in building a strong brand is required.
Experience designing and facilitating marketing strategy is required.
Significant experience working in marketing, media, communications, and
public relations
At a minimum, a bachelor’s degree is required.
Head of Training & Leadership Development – Lagos
Responsibilities:
- Strategic Vision and Direction (20%)
- Set a transformational vision of impact for students, fellows and develop
corresponding definitions, goals and metrics to measure the impact.
Partner with TFN’s regional leaders to develop and implement regional impact
visions and strategies grounded in the educational contexts of the Southern and
Northern part of the country.
Create a vision for participant impact, learning & leadership (including refining
existing student outcomes and leadership competencies).
Determine the strategic priorities of the training and support team.
Advance and refine student vision and strategy through ongoing research and expert
consultation.
Program Design and Execution (35%)
Plan and execute a 4-6 week residential training institute for fellows.
Execute fellow training and professional development programs to the highest
quality to achieve transformational impact.
Develop strategy and plan for professional development for First and Second year
Fellows that accelerate their leadership and deepen their understanding of
educational inequity and long-term solutions; oversee the delivery of various
workshops, training, and other opportunities in collaboration with other
departments.
Design and sequence overall training and ongoing support structures and critical
learning experiences to cultivate Fellow leadership.
Education and Experience
A Bachelor’s degree or a Master’s Degree in any field required.
8 to 10 years relevant experience on the role or similar role, with at least 4 years
experience in leading and managing a team.
In-depth knowledge of effective teaching practices (pedagogy/andragogy) and
leadership development.
Track record of taking an uncommon level of personal responsibility in achieving
professional goals.
Experience working and living in Nigeria or a country with similar context to Nigeria.
Operations Director – Lagos
Responsibilities:
Strategic Leadership & Organisational Effectiveness
Provide inputs, support, and advice to the CEO and Management Team for the
development, implementation, and evaluation of the TFN’s institutional strategy,
including the development of organisational KPIs that map onto TFN’s Theory of
Change
Consider the organisational design requirements (people, structures, and systems)
over the short to medium term to deliver TFN’s strategy efficiently and effectively.
Play a critical role in strategic decision-making and operations in support of the
organisation’s mission and strategy and be a champion for a people-centered
approach that reinforces TFN’s commitment to employee development and diversity,
equity, and inclusion.
Lead change management initiatives to ensure smooth adoption of new systems,
structures, or cultural shifts
Education and Experience
Senior-level experience with broad management and operational responsibility
Knowledge of best practice in the operational and strategic aspects of human
resources, finance, risk management, facilities, and information technology.
Relevant professional, financial, and HR qualifications and commensurate
experience.
Experience in strategy implementation, budget development, scenario planning,
financial projections, and preparation of business plans.
Substantial experience in leading at a senior management level and involvement in
the strategic development of a non-profit organisation with board accountability.
Evidence of having led and managed another operational function (eg IT, facilities),
tax, and VAT knowledge.
Benefits
Salary and benefits are competitive at Teach for Nigeria. Benefits include opportunities
for training and ample opportunities for professional development through the global
network, Teach for All.
How to Apply
Please email your resume and a one-page cover letter to careers@teachfornigeria.org.
Please indicate the position applied for in the subject line of your email. Your cover letter
should include why you are interested in Teach For Nigeria and in this position. Only
Shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Pro Tip for Applicants
Do not treat your application like a routine NGO submission. Teach For Nigeria is impact-driven and data-conscious. Instead of simply stating that you are “passionate about education”, quantify your impact.
If you led a campus project, state how many people it reached. If you volunteered, mention measurable results. If you worked in sales, show performance metrics.
Teach For Nigeria values leadership under pressure. Highlight moments where you solved a real problem with limited resources. That speaks louder than generic claims of commitment.
For updated vacancies, always monitor the organisation’s official Career platform and apply early.
