AN EXCITING AND REWARDING EXPERIENCE TO TEACH IN ABUJA, NIGERIA
The Regent School, Abuja, Nigeria is seeking for September 2025:
Early Careers Teachers
Start Your Teaching Journey at an Outstanding International School in Abuja
Are you an Early Career Teacher (ECT) looking for an exciting opportunity to grow and thrive in a supportive, international environment? The Regent School in Abuja, Nigeria, is seeking passionate and dedicated Primary Class Teachers (EYFS, Key Stage 1, and Key Stage 2) to join our dynamic team from September 2025.
Located in Maitama, one of the most desirable areas of Nigeria’s capital city, The Regent School is recognised as one of the leading British-curriculum primary schools in West Africa. Our school is vibrant, well-resourced, and home to over 590 friendly and motivated pupils. In 2023, we became the first school in West Africa to be rated Outstanding in all areas by the British Schools Overseas (BSO) inspection. This recognition reflects the strength of our teaching, leadership, pastoral care, and the exceptional outcomes for our children.
The Regent School is also proud to hold Training School status, making it the ideal setting for Early Career Teachers to develop and flourish. We provide structured professional development, expert mentoring, and a warm, collaborative staff culture where new teachers are supported to succeed from day one. Whether in the classroom or through our rich programme of extracurricular activities, we offer a stimulating and rewarding environment for teachers at the beginning of their careers.
Abuja itself offers a high quality of life with a growing expatriate community, excellent amenities, and a safe, green environment. As one of Africa’s most rapidly developing cities, it provides a unique opportunity to experience life abroad in a setting that combines culture, community, and opportunity.
We are looking for ECTs who hold a recognised teaching qualification (PGCE, B.Ed., or equivalent), are enthusiastic about delivering the English National Curriculum, and are ready to embrace the challenges and rewards of international teaching.
The Regent School offers a generous remuneration package including a tax-free salary, furnished accommodation, annual return flights, private healthcare, 50% discount on club membership, and discounted tuition for up to two children. Employment is based on a two-year renewable contract.
To apply, please email a letter of application, your curriculum vitae, a recent photograph, and the contact details of three referees. Kindly include your date of birth, nationality, marital status, and details of any dependent children. Applications should be sent to Mr. Shaun Stockden, Headmaster, at headmaster@regentschoolabuja.com, and copied to the Proprietress at Proprietress@regentschoolabuja.com.
We are interviewing candidates on a rolling basis, so early applications are encouraged.
For more information about the school, please visit: www.regentschoolabuja.com
The Regent School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and all applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers.