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Headteacher (Private School)
Brilliance Executive Management Lusaka
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- LocationLusaka
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Key details for this vacancy
- Employer
- Brilliance Executive Management
- Location
- Lusaka
- Posted
- July 22, 2025
- Job type
- Full Time
- Category
- Other
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Website Brilliance Executive Management
Job description
Description:
Reports to: The School Director
Job Purpose
The Headteacher will be responsible for setting the school’s vision, ethos, and strategic direction. Take charge of the development and implementation of strategic plans that drive the school’s improvement and success. Oversee the day-to-day management of the school, including staff recruitment and retention, performance management, budget management, and resource allocation. Establish a culture that promotes excellence, equality and high expectations of all pupils.
Summary of Key Responsibilities:
Be responsible for comprehensive school management, including staff supervision and administrative coordination.
Oversee classroom instruction and academic activities in alignment with ministry policies
Ensure implementation of educational curriculum and teaching standards
Monitor and evaluate regularly the delivery of academic programs in order to determine their Impact and recommend appropriate intervention.
Manage and develop academic staff through coaching, performance monitoring, and professional development
Maintain pupil discipline and welfare
Manage school resources, facilities, and administrative processes
Facilitate effective communication with stakeholders, including the district education office, staff, students, and parents.
Required Skills and Competencies
Excellent Communication Skills
Excellent Leadership Skills
Sound Interpersonal Skills:
Organizational and Time Management Skills
Adaptability and Resilience
Good Problem-Solving and Decision-Making Skills
Primary Areas of Accountability:
Qualifications and Experience
Grade 12 or Form V School Certificate with 5 ‘O’ levels
Minimum Diploma in Primary Education
Degree in Education Management would be an added advantage
Must have a minimum of 10 Years teaching experience of which 4 years of work as a head or deputy head teacher
Expert knowledge of strategies for closing the gap
Excellent knowledge of monitoring and school self-evaluation as a tool for improvement
Knowledge and understanding of effective strategies to manage the behaviour of pupils
Excellent understanding of safeguarding especially the safety and welfare of vulnerable and disadvantaged pupils
Must have good Curriculum and Educational Knowledge
Must be exposed to Microsoft Office (word, excel, power-point) and internet in general
Must have a Valid Teaching Council Certificate
QUALIFIED & EXPERIENCED FEMALES ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY FOR THIS POSITION
If you meet the hiring requirements for the position, please email your CV in MS Word and Cover Letter clearly stating your salary expectations to: jobs@bemconsult.com & Cc bemconsult8@gmail.com
Note that, all communications will be kept in the strictest of confidence. If you do not receive communication within 21 working days of the closing date of the advert, please consider your application unsuccessful.
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