Deputy Head Teacher

Job description

Deputy Head Teacher

Location: Tongabezi Trust School, Simoonga community, Livingstone

Tujatane, Tongabezi Trust School is an Independent, private trust school located on the outskirts of Livingstone, serving over 280 underprivileged children from Pre-School to Grade 9. Our mission is to provide inclusive, holistic, and high-quality education, skills development, and employment opportunities to the rural and vulnerable children and adults of the Simoonga community.

The school has grown from a single preschool classroom to serving nearly 300 children ranging from ages 3 to 17. Our children come from homes within the local villages and all of the children either walk or cycle to school. We follow the Zambian National Curriculum, as well as utilizing teaching and learning practices from overseas. We offer a well-rounded education with small class sizes, dedicated teachers, and a diverse range of extra-curricular activities, including sports, music, drama, traditional dance, chess, and art. These activities not only enrich our pupils’ learning experience but also help us unlock and nurture each child’s unique talents. Over the years, we have proudly been national champions in traditional dance for several years in a row. Our students have also earned numerous trophies in sports, and they have competed at the national level in JETS.

Tongabezi Trust School is run 100% from donations, with much of the support coming from guests of the nearby Tongabezi Lodge, fostering a strong link between tourism and community development. Through our sponsorship programme, we support students not only at the primary level but also 80 students in secondary school and over 60 in colleges and universities across Zambia.

Through our commitment to holistic education and community development, we empower our students to become informed, responsible, and adaptable individuals, ready to make a positive impact on society. Our ex-pupils have gone on to become lawyers, engineers, teachers, clinical officers, accountants, and even a pilot, among other professions.

We seek the services of an enthusiastic, qualified and experienced person to take up an exciting job as the school Deputy Head Teacher.

Key Responsibilities:

Support the Head Teacher in the overall leadership and management of the school.
Provide innovative and reflective leadership in curriculum delivery and school development.
Inspire and motivate both learners and staff to achieve excellence.

Qualifications and Experience:

A relevant Bachelor’s Degree from a reputable university.
Registration with the Teaching Council of Zambia (TCZ).
Grade 12 certificate or any equivalent.
Proficiency in computer applications relevant to educational administration.
A minimum of 3 years of leadership experience, preferably in a secondary school setting.
A strong commitment to holistic education and community development

Why join us?

Be part of a dedicated team passionate about making a difference in the Simoonga community.
Opportunity to contribute to a unique educational mission and vision.
Work in a supportive and innovative learning environment.

The successful candidate will have a passion for empowering rural communities through education, inspiring their team, and leading by example. They will be self-motivated, organized, flexible, and trustworthy. They will possess excellent people management and leadership skills, with the ability to motivate a cohesive team and challenge them to achieve their full potential. They will embody our core values of unity, fairness, integrity, responsibility, well-being, commitment, and respect.

Application Process:

If you are a reflective, enthusiastic, and creative leader who meets the qualifications above, we would love to hear from you.

Please submit the following:

A cover letter detailing your suitability for the role.
Copies of your Grade 12 results and relevant teaching qualifications.
University transcript.
A detailed curriculum vitae.

Applications should be sent to jobs@tujatane.com
Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
Closing date for applications: 28th February, 2025
Tongabezi Trust School is an equal-opportunity employer and values diversity.