Teach for Nigeria Fellowship Program

It’s a transformational leadership program that equips fellows with the transferable leadership skills they need to drive change beyond the classroom in the communities they serve.

At Teach for Nigeria, they strongly believe that teachers use the same skills as any other leaders. Two years in the classroom will help fellows to develop leadership and entrepreneurial skills like organization, communication, and problem-solving in an unstructured environment. These skills are transferable and valuable in every sector.

The Teach for Nigeria fellowship is a full-time position which follows the Nigerian school calendar from September to July.

Teach for Nigeria fellows are placed in primary and secondary schools and will be required to teach subjects from the Nigerian school curriculum. At primary school, you’ll teach English language, mathematics and basic science. At secondary school, you’ll teach subjects in line with your course of study.

As a Teach for Nigeria fellow, you’ll shape the future of Nigeria’s children while gaining leadership experience, finding your purpose and fuelling your career.

Benefits

• As a Teach for Nigeria fellow, you’ll be part of a movement of young leaders that are working to eliminate educational inequity. Some of the key benefits to being a TFN fellow include:
  • Real responsibility from day one.
  • The opportunity to be part of a movement that’s changing lives and society.
  • Extensive leadership development training and intensive teacher training.
  • The chance to be part of a global network of change agents from across 60 countries.
  • Access to a mentoring programme, offering a unique opportunity for professional and personal development.
  • Access to professional development, coaching, business training, skill workshops and a network of supporters.
  • The opportunity to participate in a sponsored professional diploma in education program.
  • The chance to design and implement a social change project.
  • A stipend for two years including during the school holidays.

Eligibility Criteria

• 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.
• If you already possess an education qualification and teach in public schools, you’re eligible to apply for the fellowship.
• If you have applied in the past but didn’t get into the fellowship, they encourage you to apply again.

Selection Process

• The fellows are carefully chosen through a rigorous selection process. You should apply to the fellowship if:
  • You believe in equitable, excellent education for all children.
  • You demonstrate leadership potential and openness to learning.
  • You’re willing to commit to spending two years as a full-time teacher.
  • You are someone who believes in an equitable, excellent education for all children.

For more information, visit Teach for Nigeria.