Head of Department – Lower Primary

POSITION: Head of Department – Lower Primary

START DATE: January 2026 (with possibility of an earlier start)

APPLICATION DEADLINE: 25th September 2025

CONTRACT TYPE: Full Time / 2 Years

JOB DESCRIPTION: Download Here

INTRODUCTION

Chengelo School is a Christian, International, boarding school with a vision to provide the best quality education to produce future generations of leaders for Zambia and beyond. Located in a beautiful setting in rural Zambia, the school comprises both Primary and Secondary sections as well as an Outdoor Education Centre.

After a period of significant growth, we are seeking dedicated educators to join the leadership team to drive the school forward into its next phase.

POSITION AVAILABLE: Head of Department – Lower Primary

The Head of Lower Primary is responsible for the leadership and strategic development of the department (Pre-school to Grade 4). This includes ensuring world-class teaching and learning, mentoring and supporting staff, overseeing curriculum delivery, and fostering a culture of collaboration, professional growth, and high expectations. The role also carries responsibility for the pastoral, spiritual, and character development of pupils, in line with the school’s vision and values.

The post-holder will teach a Lower Primary class, line manage all Lower Primary teachers, and play a key role as part of the School Management Team (SMT).

PERSON PROFILE

The successful candidate will:

Essential:

1. Hold a Bachelor’s degree in Education (or equivalent).
2. Have a minimum of 3 years’ experience in a leadership role in an educational setting, preferably in a Lower Primary school.
3. Have at least 5–7 years of full-time teaching experience, ideally within an ISASA or ISAZ school.
4. Demonstrate strong leadership, organisational, and communication skills, with the ability to inspire both staff and pupils.
5. Show excellent interpersonal skills and the capacity to build strong relationships with staff, students, parents, and the wider community.
6. Be committed to safeguarding and the holistic development of children.
7. Uphold strong Christian values and be fully aligned with the vision and mission of Chengelo School.
8. Knowledge of Jolly Phonics, Cambridge Primary, or the PYP curriculum would be advantageous.

The ideal candidate will have a passion for Christian education, a commitment to academic and pastoral excellence, and a clear understanding of the opportunities and challenges in African schools.

REMUNERATION

Staff who work at Chengelo do so out of a sense of calling and are paid at good local Zambian rates. The school provides accommodation on site, discounted school fees, main meal during term time, local medical cover, transport home every two years, and a gratuity payment at the end of the contract.

Chengelo School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts are subject to satisfactory teacher registration check, police check, referee checks, identification verification and the requirement to disclose any information relevant to the candidate’s eligibility to engage in activities involving young people.

CONTACT:

For further details including the job description and an application form please visit our website: www.chengeloschool.org/work-with-us/

Please note that if you do not fill in a Chengelo application form we will not be able to consider your application.