Lusaka International Community School Secondary School Principal Jobs in Zambia

Lusaka International Community School Secondary School Principal Jobs in Zambia


  • Are you an inspirational educational leader eager to take a growing and vibrant Secondary School through its next exciting phase as you help shape and lead its strategic direction?

  • As part of a strong Executive Team in a supportive and dynamic international school environment, you will lead our current 179 strong Secondary School towards its capacity of around 275 students.

  • Lusaka International Community School will appoint for August 2021, with a 3-year commitment and a possibility of renewing for a further 3 years, an exceptional Secondary School Principal to significantly develop and advance the programmes and standing of our school.

  • The successful candidate will be a committed, engaging and innovative educational leader, strongly identifying with and articulating the school’s mission and objectives.

  • The ideal candidate will lead by example and be a respected school ambassador with a strong commitment to the strategic planning and operational management of the whole school as part of the Executive Leadership Team.

  • Founded in 1993, LICS is a dynamic international teaching and learning environment; a CIE (Cambridge Assessment International Education) school providing for Checkpoint, IGCSE, AS and AL assessments. LICS, a CIS fully accredited school and committed to achieving re-accreditation in the next 3 months, is situated in the leafy suburb of Roma in Lusaka, the capital of beautiful Zambia.

    Position Summary

    Job Purpose

    • Lead, develop and manage the Secondary School of LICS in an inspired, motivated and dynamic way.

    • Strive for optimal academic performance from each student by maintaining teaching standards and quality in staff.

    • Provide and nurturing, caring and supportive environment.

    • Drive participation in and support for the sporting, arts and broader co‐curricular programme and ensure effective functioning
    within the school day.

    • Raise participation in and support the Educational Outreach and Community Service efforts of the school.

    • Lead the pastoral care team and have an overall knowledge of the needs of all students.

    • Develop and grow the Secondary School and A-Level programme into the school of choice for LICS primary and external students.

    Qualifications and Experience

    • A Bachelor’s degree and postgraduate professional qualification

    • A breadth and depth of school leadership experience

    • Experience in international education

    • Min 3-5 years experience as Secondary Principal in an international school

    • Proven leadership skills in managing a school in all academic, HR and financial aspects

    • Proven track record in driving the development of a Secondary school based on the latest international developments and the strategic development of the school.

    Our ideal candidate will:

    • Be an internationally-minded global citizen

    • Hold a higher qualification in Educational Leadership or management

    • Show evidence of continuing professional development

    • Have previously held a senior leadership position in an international school environment preferably as Vice‐Principal or Principal

    • Have experience and operational knowledge of a range of international curricula

    • Be experienced in financial management and planning strategies

    • Have hands-on experience in leading schools through accreditation processes

    • Be an excellent team player

    • Be sensitive and caring

    • Be enthused by diverse international communitie

    Safeguarding

  • Lusaka International Community School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

  • The successful candidate's appointment will be subject to full security vetting.

    How to Apply

    For more information and job application details, see; Lusaka International Community School Secondary School Principal Jobs in Zambia

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