{"id":4598,"date":"2025-07-31T08:00:25","date_gmt":"2025-07-31T08:00:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/zambia\/job\/head-of-primary-at-chengelo-school\/"},"modified":"2025-10-23T00:15:26","modified_gmt":"2025-10-23T00:15:26","slug":"head-of-primary-at-chengelo-school","status":"expired","type":"job_listing","link":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/zambia\/?post_type=job_listing&p=4598","title":{"rendered":"Head of Primary at Chengelo School"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>POSITION:\u00a0Head of Primary<br \/>\nSTART DATE:\u00a0January, 2026<br \/>\nAPPLICATION DEADLINE:\u00a031st August 2025<br \/>\nCONTRACT TYPE:\u00a0Full Time \/ 2 Years<br \/>\nINTRODUCTION:<br \/>\nCome and lead and develop an exciting team, of expert teachers with a history of outstanding results.<br \/>\nJoin a Christian School whose vision is to provide the best quality education to produce future generations of leaders for Zambia.<br \/>\nBe part of a unique community, centered around the school in rural Zambia.<br \/>\nBe part of a boarding school with excellent accommodation, sporting facilities, a school farm, clinic, and outstanding outdoor education centre.<br \/>\nShare in our school core values which are Faith, Integrity, Servant heartedness, Perseverance, Creativity, and Responsibility.<br \/>\nJOB PURPOSE:<br \/>\nThis is an exciting opportunity to join a successful team in an expanding school. Chengelo School looks for committed Christians; passionate about their faith, passionate about teaching children who demonstrate perseverance and have a track record of success.\u00a0 As the leading independent boarding school in Zambia, we are committed to the development of the whole child, intellectually, physically, socially, emotionally and spiritually.\u00a0 You will need a commitment to all these areas to ensure that we fulfil this. We are looking for an exceptional leader with a track record of success in primary schools, who is able to bring further development to this already successful primary school.<br \/>\nREMUNERATION:<br \/>\nA competitive local salary.<br \/>\nAccommodation on site, discounted school fees, main meal during term time, local medical cover, transport home every two years.<br \/>\nChengelo has an excellent track record for training and development of its staff.<br \/>\nQUALIFICATIONS &amp; TRAINING:<br \/>\nPostgraduate Degree in Education preferred.<br \/>\nEvidence of continuing professional development in preparation for a School leadership position.<br \/>\nApplicant must be a licensed teacher.<br \/>\nEXPERIENCE:<br \/>\nExperience of international education at primary level.<br \/>\nAt least 5 years teaching experience with a record of successful teaching.<br \/>\nExperience of leadership role within a Primary School.<br \/>\nExperience with staff training.<br \/>\nExperience working with\/teaching culturally diverse groups\/diverse students.<br \/>\nExperience with using the Cambridge Primary materials for English, Mathematics and Science.<br \/>\nA team player who is able lead their own primary team and contribute to the broader leadership team of Chengelo School.<br \/>\nPROFESSIONAL SKILLS, ABILITIES AND QUALITIES<br \/>\nCommitted Christian looking to serve with a vision for Christian Leadership.<br \/>\nUnderstand and support the Christian ethos of our School, including the spiritual development of the pupils and the school\u2019s role within the community.<br \/>\nEvidence of working effectively with the School Principal, Head Teacher, staff and parents.<br \/>\nEvidence of leading by example, demonstrating good interpersonal skills, with the ability to enthuse and motivate others and develop effective partnerships.<br \/>\nEvidence of a strong commitment to Christian education.<br \/>\nSAFEGUARDING COMMITMENT:<br \/>\nChengelo School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All candidates will undergo rigorous checks, including police clearance, teacher registration, and reference verification.<br \/>\nSharing is Caring! 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