Head Teacher – Covenant International Schools

1 month ago
Application deadline closed.

Job Description

Covenant International School offers a robust Christian-based curriculum that aligns with Zambian Government secondary school syllabi. We offer the Cambridge IGCSE, advanced-level studies, and the local ECZ syllabi.

Our robust and balanced curriculum is designed to enhance learners’ interdisciplinary learning, critical thinking, problem-solving, inquiry skills, self–learning abilities, and communication skills, which are needed for the 21st-century technological and globalised workplace and life.

CIS is an independent, multicultural, and co-educational Christian school. Our Mission is to create knowledge with excellence through innovative, cutting-edge teaching that promotes holistic and integrated life-transforming values through quality education and academic programs.

JOB PURPOSE AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The position holder’s primary role is to provide leadership to ensure effective learning and teaching by providing and delivering a modern, broad, balanced, and cutting-edge curriculum in the School. A track record of outstanding teaching, whole-school boarding experience, and the ability to mentor colleagues are vital.

  • To set direction for the school to enable all learners to reach their potential and to translate a vision into a whole school curriculum with consistency and high expectations.
  • Conduct employee performance management and ensure that plans to monitor and mentor teachers are effected.
  • To support and manage the boarding staff and operations
  • To recruit and orient new staff and provide input into the staff welfare initiatives and, once agreed, support implementation.
  • Monitor curriculum, teaching, and learning, work with teachers, and make recommendations for modifying them as needed.
  • Monitor pupils’ progress throughout the year, identifying gaps and any underachievement (through book scrutiny, planning checks, observation, discussion with pupils, etc.).
  • To manage teaching and learning to ensure high consistency and innovation in teaching practices, enabling personalized learning for all students.
  • Support the development of the annual school budget and administer the approved budget and school resources to ensure budgetary and cost control measures are observed in delivering education services.
  • To maintain communication with the school authorities, parents, and community (local authorities, government agencies and wider Independent Schools community)
  • To undertake the professional duties assigned by the school board of directors and other stakeholders.
  • Provide regular feedback for colleagues who recognise good practice and support their progress against professional and performance management objectives, resulting in a tangible impact on students’ learning.

KEY COMPETENCIES AND QUALIFICATIONS:

  • The applicant for the role should hold a minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in Education.
  • Qualified teacher registered with The Teaching Council of Zambia (TCZ)
  • Certificate/Diploma/Degree in Education Leadership and Management will be an added advantage
  • At least 10 years of secondary school teaching experience
  • Should have good counselling and communication skills
  • Must be familiar with the Secondary school pathways of the Examinations Council of Zambia (ECZ) and Cambridge Assessment International Education (CAIE)

APPLICATION PROCESS
If you are interested in filling any of the above vacancies and believe you meet the specified terms, forward your Cover Letter, CV, NRC, TCZ License and certified copies of professional qualifications to nicol.investments@gmail.com and clearly state the position you are applying for in the subject of your email using the subject guide below;

CIS 2024 – Head Teacher – Application

Applications that will not follow the specifications above will not be considered.