Teach For Nigeria Fellowship FAQ

The Teach For Nigeria Fellowship program is a 2 year full-time paid commitment in which we place the most outstanding graduates and professionals to teach in Nigeria’s under-served schools in low-income communities. The Teach For Nigeria Fellowship is a transformational leadership program that equips Fellows with transferable leadership skills to effect change beyond the classrooms in the communities we serve.

The two-year commitment is necessary to make the impact we wish to have on student achievement. In the first year, Fellows refine their teaching skills and establish respect and trust among various stakeholders within the school community and the students. This allows Fellows to achieve significant academic gains for students. In the second year, Fellows engage in their community projects to further their impact. During the two years, you will strive to transform the student, transform as a leader and transform your school and community.

The two-year commitment is necessary to make the impact we wish to have on student achievement. In the first year, Fellows refine their teaching skills and establish respect and trust among various stakeholders within the school community and the students. This allows Fellows to achieve significant academic gains for students. In the second year, Fellows engage in their community projects to further their impact. During the two years, you will strive to transform the student, transform as a leader and transform your school and community.

According to UNICEF, over 58.3% of pupils in a school are not learning while nearly 50% of Grade 6 pupils cannot read at all. At the secondary school level, the historical academic performance of students, as measured by results from the West African Senior School Certificate Exams (WASSCE) shows that between 2008 and 2015, pass rates have not exceeded 40 per cent. These figures are alarming. We are giving our children little or no hope for a future with opportunities. Teach For Nigeria offers you the chance to make a difference in tackling one of Nigeria’s most pressing challenges, educational inequity. The Fellowship will help you develop leadership skills that are critical in today’s dynamic global work environment. The Fellowship Program allows you to become a part of the solution and a change agent who would transform education in Nigeria.

Yes, if you already possess an Education Qualification to teach in public schools, you are eligible to apply for the Fellowship. However, this only applies to teachers in the states where we have a partnership.

No. Many of our Fellows come from academic backgrounds outside of Education without any prior teaching experience. During our training programmes, we empower you with the necessary knowledge and skills to do well in the classroom.

The Teach For Nigeria Fellowship is a paid Fellowship.

Yes. As a Teach For Nigeria Fellow, you are a part of a movement of young leaders working to eliminate educational inequity. In addition, these are some benefits of being a Fellow:

• Opportunity to be part of a movement that is changing lives and that will change society

• Extensive leadership development training

• Intensive teacher training

• Real responsibility from day one

• Opportunity to be a part of a global network of change agents from across 60 countries

• Access to a Mentoring Programme, offering a unique opportunity to achieve professional and personal development

• Access to professional development, coaching, business training, skill workshops and a network of supporters

• Opportunity to participate in a sponsored Professional Diploma in Education program.

• Opportunity to design and implement a social change project

• A stipend for two years including during the school holidays.

Teach For Nigeria strongly believes that teachers use the same skills as leaders in any field. Two years in the classroom will help Fellows develop leadership and entrepreneurial skills such as organization, communication, and problem-solving in an unstructured environment. These skills are valuable in any sector.

Teach For Nigeria Fellows receive support throughout the duration of their Fellowship. Teach for Nigeria tutors and coaches will be available to guide Fellows to become effective teachers and leaders. There will be ongoing teacher training, mentoring and professional development for personal development.

Teach For Nigeria will work relentlessly to ensure that all Fellows have the knowledge and skills necessary to lead their students towards achievement. The Teach For Nigeria Fellowship begins with a six-week residential training program. Here, Fellows are exposed to curriculum, lesson planning, classroom facilitation and student assessments among other modules, sessions and keys to successful teaching.

No, the Teach For Nigeria Fellowship is a full-time position and will follow the Nigerian School Calendar. The school session in Nigeria runs from September to July.

Yes. The summer institute is an integral part of Teach For Nigeria and it is a six-week residential training program. Here, Fellows are exposed to curriculum, lesson planning, classroom facilitation and student assessments among other modules, sessions and keys to successful teaching.

Teach For Nigeria does not provide accommodation for Fellows. However, accommodation is provided during the summer training institute which all prospective Fellows must attend.

No, Teach For Nigeria places Fellows in schools that are under-served and under-resourced in low-income communities.

Teach For Nigeria Fellows are placed in primary and secondary schools and will be required to teach subjects from the Nigerian school curriculum. For primary schools, you will be teaching three (3) basic subjects: English Language, Mathematics and Basic Science. For secondary schools, you will be required to teach subjects in line with your course of study.

Teach For Nigeria Fellows are currently teaching in schools in Lagos and Ogun States. However, your exact placement state will be communicated during your interview process.

For Fellows posted to Ogun state, you will be required to teach in either Primary or Secondary Schools.

No, you cannot choose your subject. Teach For Nigeria has specified subjects you must teach.

Our Fellows teach in low-income schools. Underserved or under-resourced schools are schools that are facing academic challenges and/or are located in a community facing socio-economic challenges.

The safety of our Fellows is an important priority within Teach For Nigeria. We have a team of staff members located in each of our placement communities, working hard to support our Fellows with any matters. Our teams also help to smoothen the transition into different communities at the start of the Fellowship, by organising meetings with important stakeholders in the communities. We do our best to make you feel safe and at home at soon as possible!

Teach For Nigeria partner schools are currently located in two states (Lagos and Ogun States). You will be communicated with during the recruitment process if this changes.

No, as an existing teacher, when you join the fellowship, you will continue to teach at your current school.

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Joining Teach For Nigeria does not mean you will automatically have a teaching job.

Teach For Nigeria Fellows become Teach For Nigeria alumni and join our network of formidable leaders across over 61 countries around the world. Our Alumni are supported in their personal and professional interests towards further education or careers as they become influencers, innovators, visionaries, advocates, entrepreneurs and active participants in the education ecosystem. There are many options open to you after the Fellowship, including but not limited to:

• Continuing to make an impact in the public education system at multiple levels, in schools, districts, states and the federal level.

• Driving innovations through social innovations or enterprise working on issues in education.

• Contributing to the field of education as an advocate or academic in policy and research work, in or related to education.

• Joining private organizations and multinationals whose core business is to provide resources like finances, skills, and influence to further Teach For Nigeria’s vision and mission.

If you would like to continue teaching after the Fellowship, it is important to note that this means you would be applying to become a full-time civil servant with the Ministry of Education. Depending on your performance during the Fellowship, we can support you in this process and will do our best to help. However, the ultimate decision and placement would be made by the Ministry.

Teach For Nigeria will provide the Fellows with a certificate of participation. In addition, Teach For Nigeria is working with universities to provide Fellows with teaching qualifications.

Visit the BECOME A FELLOW page on our official website where you can register your personal details. You will then receive an email containing a link to begin your application.

Teach For Nigeria is looking for promising future leaders who are vision-driven and committed to transforming Nigeria through education. We are looking for individuals with varying levels of experience including recent graduates, working youth, experienced professionals and entrepreneurs.

Teach For Nigeria Fellows are citizens of Nigeria or Nigerian origin. Teach For Nigeria is open to Nigerians who can contribute to education in Nigeria after the program.

No. The minimum requirement is a second-class lower degree.

No! The minimum academic qualification for a Teach For Nigeria Fellow is a university degree.

To be eligible, you must be a Nigerian citizen, hold a minimum of a Bachelor’s degree, have completed NYSC and be younger than 35. However, you can fill out the eligibility (registration) form to ascertain your eligibility status.

Application for the year 2023 will open on xx February 2023. To begin, you must complete the application form on our website. The Teach For Nigeria team will review your application and if successful, we will invite you for a short test and an assessment day in Lagos. An offer will be made to you if you are successful at the assessment centre.

Absolutely! We encourage you to apply again.

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