Teacher of Chemistry

Job description

COMPANY BRIEF:

Rhodes Park School is a leading private educational institution in Zambia and has been serving Lusaka Parents since the 1960s. We offer kindergarten to high school (K-12) classes that follow local and international syllabi.

As an equal opportunity employer, Rhodes Park School requires the services of a suitably qualified, well-motivated and results driven candidate to be appointed in the position of Teacher of Chemistry. 

JOB LOCATION: Lusaka

POSITION: Teacher of Chemistry

DEPARTMENT: Academic

RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Job holder will be responsible for preparing and delivering well-structured and differentiated lessons to Pupils in the section of the School. The position holder will be expected to develop and stimulate the learners in subject-specific competencies.

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Taking responsibility for a class in a specific subject, supporting, nurturing, and taking a genuine interest in the holistic development of individual children in that class
• Developing and enriching professional skills and knowledge by attending seminars, conferences, and CPDs.
• Enforcing regulations concerning learners’ conduct and discipline.
• Planning and implementing a relevant, challenging, and rigorous curriculum;
• Designing and delivering lessons, ensuring attention is given to appropriate differentiation
• Contributing to collaborative learning at all levels of school life
• Creating inquiry-based classrooms that develop critical thinking skills, knowledge, and a range of skills within an environment based on trust, respect, and fairness;
• Selecting relevant resources and leveraging digital tools to support and enhance learning;
• Play an active role in the School’s extra-curricular programs.
• Any other assigned duties
• Performing any other tasks, duties or functions within the realm of the appointment, as well as attending to any other official duties as assigned from time to time.

KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE & PERSONAL COMPETENCIES:

Preferred Academic and Professional Qualifications

• Full Grade 12 certificate with 5 Credit or better;
• A Bachelor’s Degree in Education with specialty in Chemistry (Major) and Biology (Minor)
• Registered and licensed with The Teaching Council of Zambia (TCZ)
• Must be familiar with the school pathways of Examinations Councils of Zambia (ECZ) and Cambridge Assessment International Education (CAIE)

Knowledge / Experience /Skills/Competencies

• A growth mindset
• Three (3) years of teaching experience at a reputable School
• A growth mindset
• A creative and enthusiastic approach both in and out of the classroom
• Good communication skills, both oral and written
• Good administrative and interpersonal skills 
• Strong critical thinking, problem-solving skills
• Must hold high levels of integrity and professionalism
• Flexible to changing work needs
• Must be computer literate 

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 in a single PDF document to vacancies@rhodesparkschool.net and clearly state the position you are applying for in the subject of your email.

Please note that applications that will not conform to the above specifications will not be considered.

All applicants must verify their qualifications with The Zambia Qualifications Authority (ZAQA)

CLOSING DATE: Tuesday 28^th April, 2026