ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEAD

ENGLISH CURRICULUM LEAD Banana Island International School | Lagos, Nigeria Start date: September 2026 Help shape the future of English across a growing international School. Banana Island International School is growing rapidly. As we expand our educational provision and embark upon an ambitious new phase of development, we are seeking an outstanding English Curriculum Lead to lead, strengthen and develop English across the School, from Year 1 to Year 8. This is an exciting opportunity for an excellent English teacher and ambitious subject leader — or an exceptional practitioner ready to take the next step in their career — to make a genuine contribution to the future of BIIS. We are looking for someone who loves English, loves teaching and believes deeply in the power of reading, writing and language to transform children’s lives. THE OPPORTUNITY As our School grows, we want to develop an increasingly ambitious, coherent and engaging English curriculum that inspires children to become confident readers, thoughtful writers, articulate speakers and enthusiastic learners. The successful candidate will have genuine responsibility for shaping that development, leading English across Years 1–8 and working closely with teachers and leaders to strengthen curriculum planning, teaching, assessment and pupil outcomes. You will also play an important role in the continued development of our Upper School, helping to ensure that pupils are challenged, inspired and well prepared for the next stage of their education. This is not a role for someone who simply wants to manage a subject from a distance. You will teach, know our pupils, support and inspire colleagues and help create a culture in which excellent teaching, ambitious expectations and a genuine love of English are evident throughout the School. READING MATTERS At BIIS, we believe that reading is fundamental to educational success. We want children who can read well. But we also want children who choose to read — childre