Working For Shell

Shell is a global group of energy and petrochemicals companies with over 100,000 employees in more than90 countries and territories.

Shell and its affiliates operate 8 primary schools in various locations worldwide. The overriding objective of Shell Schools is to support the business, enabling employees to expatriate and repatriate with their primary aged children.

Teaching in Shell and Shell Affiliated Schools

Shell and Shell affiliated Schools offer you the opportunity to work in an international location, in good working conditions, with the support of a large multi-national company. The schools are located in Russia, Gabon, Nigeria, Malaysia, Oman and Brunei.

Recruitment Process

Qualified teachers are invited to apply toNigeria LNG Schoolfor the post ofSpecial Educational Needs (SEN) Teacher, starting date September 2015 (or earlier).

How to Apply

Please submit the following documentation:

  1. A completed Shell application form
  2. An up to date curriculum vitae
  3. A personal statement (as outlined on the Shell application form)

Please do not include any reference, testimonials, certificates or photographs.

Email your application and CV to:

Application Deadline:

The closing date for applications is midday (UK time) on 16 November, 2014.

Teaching Requirements

For this post you will need to have:

  • Qualified teacher status.
  • B.Ed. or PGCSE in primary teaching or special education.
  • At least 4 years’ experience of supporting children with special educational needs in a Primary or Special School setting.
  • A specialism in one or more of the following areas:

Autistic Spectrum Disorders, Learning Disabilities (Down’s syndrome), Specific Learning Difficulties (Dyslexia/Dyscalculia).

  • Experience of writing and evaluating Individual Educational Programmes (IEPs).

You need to be:

  • An excellent communicator.
  • Able to work cooperatively within a team.
  • Able to plan for and lead others (learning assistants).
  • Culturally sensitive and internationally-minded.
  • Experienced with working collaboratively with class teachers to support an inclusive approach.
  • Able to demonstrate a high level of care towards children, colleagues, parents and other stakeholders.
  • Well organised and able to produce high quality reports.
  • Competent in ICT and have a good awareness of the use of ICT across the curriculum.
  • Committed to continuous improvement and excellence.

All appointments are subject to:

  • A satisfactory medical examination.
  • Satisfactory references.
  • A visa being obtained by the operating unit to which you have been offered employment and a work permit for you to work at that location.
  • If you are successful, you will be asked to apply for an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (further details on or a police check/clearance from your home/resident country. Criminal records are not necessarily a bar to employment.

The WCL School Management Services policy statement on the recruitment of ex-offenders is available at:

Additional Guidance

Shell is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

The Shell Group and its approved recruitment consultants will never ask you for a fee to process or consider your application for an employment opportunity with Shell. Anyone who demands such a fee is not an authorised Shell representative and you are strongly advised to refuse any such demand.All information is subject to Shell policy at the time of recruitment.

The Curriculum

Shell Schools set out to provide high quality education which will enable children to reach and maintain the highest standard possible. The intention is that children will fit in well to any educational setting when they transfer.

All Shell Schools deliver the International Primary Curriculum (IPC). Language and mathematics are taught using the National Curriculum inEngland or a similar curriculum and use the Dutch Kerndoelen for language and culture in locations where official Dutch mother tongue is delivered through NTC schooling. The International Schools Assessment (ISA) and CITO tests are used to monitor achievement in these subjects.
For further information about the IPC please visit:

The pupil-teacher ratio in Shell Schools is lower than average so that children whose first language is different from the language of instruction and those with specific educational needs, can receive extra help. The low ratio also takes into account the fact that children may enter and leave the school during the academic year and may miss periods of schooling when parents have, for operational reasons, to take holidays in term time.

Holidays are similar to those in Europe but there are variations in actual school times due to climatic and local circumstances. The academic year is normally from September to July.

Each teacher is expected to contribute fully to the life of the school and the wider expatriate community, and there are many opportunities to do so – through, for example, school concerts, assemblies, extra-curricular activities, sports and PTA events.Most parents are supportive and involved in their children’s education. Consultation evenings and curriculum events form part of the normal school activities, as do staff meetings and other school based activities.

Full details about the school can be found by following the link then open the tab Shell Schools and

then click on ‘Information for Candidates Applying to NLNG School’

Further Details
Employment is offered on a short term basis,contracts are offered for two years in the first instance with the possibility to extend on an annual basis depending on the teacher’s performance and the school’s requirements.

Successful candidates will receive a competitive salary and benefits including flights, healthcare and housing from the NLNG Company.

Teachers invited to final assessment will be provided with salary details and further information relating to the package.