The group of Trident Schools comprises Trident Prep Solwezi, Trident Prep Kalumbila, Trident Prep Lusaka, and Trident College Solwezi.

Trident first opened its doors to pioneering pupils and parents in September 2013 to serve the local copper mining community’s educational needs. The group continued to expand and currently has 500 pupils across the four campuses.

Trident Schools form part of the Trident Group of schools operated by Educare Services, a leading provider of independent schooling in Zambia.

The curriculum in all schools is strongly focused on the Cambridge curriculum from pre-school to 6th Form.

The Role

Trident Schools seek to appoint a suitably qualified, experienced, and enthusiastic educator to lead Learning and Behavioural Support across the group.

The successful candidate will be based at Trident College Solwezi, where they will initially spend most of their time, and will report to the Executive Head through the Head of Trident College.

This role is first and foremost a Learning Support leadership position, with scope to help shape a broader pastoral support model as the schools continue to grow.

Primary Purpose of the Role

To provide a forward-thinking and inclusive approach to identifying and supporting pupils facing barriers to learning.

To lead and coordinate Learning Support provision across the Trident Schools, ensuring consistency, collaboration, and high standards.

To work closely with teachers, school leaders, and parents to support pupils’ academic, emotional, and behavioural development.

Over time, the role offers the opportunity to contribute to the development of counselling and pastoral support structures, working alongside colleagues rather than operating in isolation.

Pastoral and Boarding Involvement

Trident College Solwezi offers boarding, and pupil support naturally extends beyond the classroom.

Exposure to pastoral and boarding contexts will form part of the role. Experience in counselling or boarding is advantageous but not essential. A willingness to engage in the wider life of the school, including a boarding house attachment, would be welcomed and supported.

Outstanding Learning Support practitioners who wish to grow into broader pastoral responsibilities over time are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications and Experience

Bachelor of Education degree, or a bachelor’s degree with a Postgraduate Teaching Diploma (or equivalent).

A minimum of five years’ experience in Learning Support and/or a related pastoral role.

Current registration as a teacher or with a relevant professional association.

Skills and Personal Attributes

The successful candidate will:

Be motivated to make a meaningful difference in pupils’ lives within a Zambian context.

Enjoy living and working in a small, well-resourced, rural African community.

Take a collegiate and collaborative approach to developing resources and practice.

Be innovative, reflective, and committed to continuous improvement.

Thrive in an evolving and growing school environment.

Start Date

As soon as possible, but no later than 1 September 2026.

Educare Services is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The successful applicant will be required to undergo appropriate child protection screening, including reference and criminal record checks.

• To provide a forward-thinking and inclusive approach to identifying and supporting pupils facing barriers to learning.
• To lead and coordinate Learning Support provision across the Trident Schools, ensuring consistency, collaboration, and high standards.
• To work closely with teachers, school leaders, and parents to support pupils’ academic, emotional, and behavioural development.
• Contribute to the development of counselling and pastoral support structures.
• Exposure to pastoral and boarding contexts.
• Engage in the wider life of the school, including a boarding house attachment.

• Motivated to make a meaningful difference in pupils’ lives within a Zambian context.
• Enjoy living and working in a small, well-resourced, rural African community.
• Collegiate and collaborative approach to developing resources and practice.
• Innovative, reflective, and committed to continuous improvement.
• Ability to thrive in an evolving and growing school environment.

• Bachelor of Education degree, or a bachelor’s degree with a Postgraduate Teaching Diploma (or equivalent).
• A minimum of five years’ experience in Learning Support and/or a related pastoral role.
• Current registration as a teacher or with a relevant professional association.
• Experience in counselling or boarding is advantageous but not essential.