Background information about the job or company (e.g., role context, company overview)

Based in Lusaka, Zambia, Lusaka International Community School (LICS) is a co-educational, secular, fee-paying, non-profit school that provides an internationally recognised education to a culturally diverse, globally minded student body in a caring and supportive learning environment. LICS holds in high esteem its vision statement, which is to “maximise the potential of future world citizens”.

LICS is a leading independent Pre-Primary, Primary, and Secondary School based in the leafy suburb of Roma in Lusaka, Zambia, and is a member of CIS, AISA, and ISAZ.

Are you passionate about delivering a truly holistic education that prioritises excellent communication, environmental conservation, nurturing children’s individual talents and confidence, fostering entrepreneurship, and encouraging community responsibility? Do you aim to inspire every child to reach their full academic potential? Do you recognise the importance of digital learning in preparing children for the future? And do you thrive in a genuinely collaborative team?

LICS is currently seeking a dynamic, innovative, inspirational, and suitably qualified individual to join the team as a Primary School Class Teacher from 1st August 2026.

Responsibilities or duties

• Plan, deliver, and assess engaging lessons aligned with the Cambridge Primary Curriculum.
• Monitor and report on student progress through detailed assessments and reports.
• Set and mark homework in line with school policies.
• Ensure classrooms are stimulating with up-to-date student work displays.
• Promote student well-being and maintain discipline according to school policies.
• Safeguard the health and safety of students at all times.
• Provide guidance on educational, social, and emotional matters.
• Engage with parents and the school community to support student success.
• Participate in performance appraisals and ongoing professional development.
• Embrace and integrate technology into teaching practices.
• Mentor and support other staff as required.
• Attend assemblies, community events, and parent-teacher meetings.
• Actively promote the school’s vision, mission, and dress code policies.
• Collaborate with leadership teams to develop teaching materials and curriculum plans.
• Coordinate with pre-primary and secondary teachers for smooth student transitions.
• Participate in staff meetings and school-wide planning sessions.
• Ensure that all the students in their assigned class follow the same curriculum as the parallel class.
• Ensure progress in preparation for the next phase of the curriculum.
• Be aware of the PS goals and areas of focus and actively promote these to achieve success.

Qualifications or requirements (e.g., education, skills)

• IT proficiency, including knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and educational applications
• Interest in innovative practices, including the integration of AI in education
• Team-oriented with excellent interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated understanding of student learning needs and curriculum delivery
• Ability to create a safe, inclusive, and stimulating classroom environment
• Commitment to the school’s mission, vision, and community values
• Actively promote ‘Global Citizenship’ in the everyday classroom and around campus
• Proven ability to write progress reports on students
• Committed to keeping up to date with educational developments
• Bachelor’s degree, QTS, PGCE, or equivalent qualification in primary education.

Experience needed

• At least 3 years of teaching experience in KS1 and/or KS2

Any other provided details (e.g., benefits, work environment, team info, or additional notes)

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.

• Plan, deliver, and assess engaging lessons aligned with the Cambridge Primary Curriculum.
• Monitor and report on student progress through detailed assessments and reports.
• Set and mark homework in line with school policies.
• Ensure classrooms are stimulating with up-to-date student work displays.
• Promote student well-being and maintain discipline according to school policies.
• Safeguard the health and safety of students at all times.
• Provide guidance on educational, social, and emotional matters.
• Engage with parents and the school community to support student success.
• Participate in performance appraisals and ongoing professional development.
• Embrace and integrate technology into teaching practices.
• Mentor and support other staff as required.
• Attend assemblies, community events, and parent-teacher meetings.
• Actively promote the school’s vision, mission, and dress code policies.
• Collaborate with leadership teams to develop teaching materials and curriculum plans.
• Coordinate with pre-primary and secondary teachers for smooth student transitions.
• Participate in staff meetings and school-wide planning sessions.
• Ensure that all the students in their assigned class follow the same curriculum as the parallel class.
• Ensure progress in preparation for the next phase of the curriculum.
• Be aware of the PS goals and areas of focus and actively promote these to achieve success.

• IT proficiency, including knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and educational applications
• Interest in innovative practices, including the integration of AI in education
• Team-oriented with excellent interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated understanding of student learning needs and curriculum delivery
• Ability to create a safe, inclusive, and stimulating classroom environment
• Commitment to the school’s mission, vision, and community values
• Actively promote ‘Global Citizenship’ in the everyday classroom and around campus
• Proven ability to write progress reports on students
• Committed to keeping up to date with educational developments

• Bachelor’s degree, QTS, PGCE, or equivalent qualification in primary education.