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Lower Primary Teacher

Lower Primary (Years 1–3) · Cambridge Curriculum

Livingstone, Zambia | Full-Time | Relocation allowance available

We are a private school currently in an exciting new chapter. As we restructure, we’re looking for a dynamic, creative, and committed Lower Primary Teacher to help strengthen teaching and learning across our lower primary years.

This is more than a classroom role. We want someone who brings fresh thinking and energy to primary education, inspires a genuine enthusiasm for learning, and helps strengthen our reputation with families in the process. If you believe in building strong academic foundations while nurturing confident, curious children, and you’re open to relocating and immersing yourself in a new culture, we want to hear from you.

About the Role

As our Lower Primary Teacher, you will teach children in Years 1–3, delivering a Cambridge-aligned curriculum while bringing your own flair, creativity, and initiative to the classroom and beyond. Set on a beautiful campus surrounded by nature, our school offers children opportunities to explore, develop independence, and connect learning with the world around them. You will play an important role in our school’s next chapter — helping pupils develop strong literacy and numeracy foundations, confidence, and a lasting enthusiasm for learning.

What You’ll Do

•    Plan and deliver engaging, well-structured lessons aligned with the Cambridge Primary curriculum.

•    Design creative, hands-on lessons that develop literacy, numeracy, inquiry and problem-solving, bringing ‘out of the box’ thinking into everyday teaching.

•    Build a warm, safe, and stimulating classroom environment where children feel confident to participate, take risks and grow.

•    Assess, track and report on each child’s academic and personal progress, communicating openly and positively with parents.

•    Take initiative in shaping classroom culture, routines, and activities.

•    Act as a visible, positive ambassador for the school within the local community and beyond.

•    Collaborate with fellow educators and leadership as the school refreshes its identity, programmes, and reputation.

•    Mentor and set an example for newer or junior teaching staff as the team grows.

What We’re Looking For

•    Recognised primary teaching qualification, with training or experience in the Cambridge Primary curriculum.

•    A valid Teaching Council of Zambia (TCZ) practising licence, or the ability to obtain one before taking up the post.

•    Proven experience teaching lower primary pupils (Years 1–3 or equivalent), ideally in an international or private school setting.

•    A dynamic, energetic and creative teaching style, balanced with strong classroom management and a clear focus on academic progress.

•    Strong initiative and the confidence to make decisions, solve problems, and contribute ideas.

•    Excellent communication skills with children, parents, and colleagues.

•    Resilience and a positive, can-do attitude – someone energised by being part of a school in transition.

•    A growth mindset – committed to your own professional learning, open to feedback, and eager to nurture the same mindset in your pupils.

•    A strong personal presence that can help build trust and excitement among prospective families.

Why Join Us

We’re not just filling a vacancy, we’re investing in the person who will help define what our school becomes next. You’ll have real creative freedom, a leadership team that wants fresh ideas, and the opportunity to make a visible, lasting mark on a school’s story.

•    Competitive salary, commensurate with experience and qualifications.

•    Relocation support

•    The chance to be a founding figure in an exciting, refreshed school identity.

How to Apply

Please submit a CV, a brief cover letter explaining your approach to lower primary teaching, and any references or examples of your creative teaching practice (lesson samples, photos, videos, or a portfolio are all welcome). Please refrain from using AI – we want to get to know you!

Applications close: Wednesday 18th November

Send applications to: board@acaciaschool.com

Start date: January 2027