Background

Based in Lusaka, Zambia, Lusaka International Community School (LICS) is a co-educational, secular, fee-paying, non-profit institution that offers an internationally recognised education to a culturally diverse and globally minded student community. We pride ourselves on providing a caring and supportive learning environment and uphold our vision to “maximise the potential of future world citizens.”

LICS is a leading independent pre-primary, primary, and secondary school situated in the leafy suburb of Roma in Lusaka. The school is a proud member of CIS, AISA, and ISAZ.

We are pleased to announce an exciting opportunity and are seeking a suitably qualified individual to join the LICS community as a Head of Department, Languages, effective 1st August 2026.

Requirements and Qualities:

• English and English Literature teaching experience
• Be current with the Cambridge Assessment International Education (CAIE) - KS3, IGCSE, and A-Level curriculum.
• Previous Middle Leadership (minimum 2 years) is essential
• Demonstrate sound leadership knowledge, skills, values, and effective professional practice.
• Lead teaching and learning, drives innovation, and supports continuous school improvement.
• Build positive professional relationships and actively engage with the wider community.
• Dynamic, driven, team-oriented, committed to educational excellence, and brings a positive sense of humour.

Qualifications:

• Possess a minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree, with at least 5 years of relevant teaching experience.
• English and English Literature teaching qualifications
• Additional qualifications relevant to the role.

Key Responsibilities:

3.1 Teaching and Learning

• Set and maintain high standards of teaching and learning across all ages and abilities.
• Lead curriculum development and review schemes of work aligned to KS3–5 and school strategy.
• Improve teaching quality through self-evaluation, appraisal, and targeted professional development.
• Ensure effective resourcing, learning environments, behaviour consistency, and cover arrangements.
• Promote literacy, numeracy, and up-to-date subject and pedagogical practice across the department.

3.2 Recording, Reporting, and Assessment

• Lead and manage assessment systems to track student progress and achievement.
• Use assessment data to inform planning, raise attainment, and meet school targets.
• Ensure continuity and progression across year groups and key stages through effective planning.
• Work closely with Key Stage leaders to support student development.
• Ensure high-quality, timely reporting and completion of departmental evaluations.

3.3 Leadership

• Build positive, professional relationships and lead, support, and motivate departmental staff.
• Manage curriculum delivery and deploy staff and resources effectively to maximise impact.
• Develop, implement, and monitor the Department Improvement Plan aligned with school priorities.
• Track progress against targets and report regularly to the Principal and Senior Leadership Team.
• Contribute to whole-school strategy, policy development, and Teaching and Learning initiatives.

3.4 Standards and Quality Assurance

• Ensure departmental quality assurance aligns with school evaluation and improvement frameworks.
• Develop and review the department’s strategic development plan collaboratively.
• Maintain compliance with health and safety requirements within the department.
• Participate actively in staff meetings, team meetings, and school events.
• Engage with parents and the wider school community through formal school activities.

Remuneration

Competitive package.

• Set and maintain high standards of teaching and learning across all ages and abilities.
• Lead curriculum development and review schemes of work aligned to KS3–5 and school strategy.
• Improve teaching quality through self-evaluation, appraisal, and targeted professional development.
• Ensure effective resourcing, learning environments, behaviour consistency, and cover arrangements.
• Promote literacy, numeracy, and up-to-date subject and pedagogical practice across the department.
• Lead and manage assessment systems to track student progress and achievement.
• Use assessment data to inform planning, raise attainment, and meet school targets.
• Ensure continuity and progression across year groups and key stages through effective planning.
• Work closely with Key Stage leaders to support student development.
• Ensure high-quality, timely reporting and completion of departmental evaluations.
• Build positive, professional relationships and lead, support, and motivate departmental staff.
• Manage curriculum delivery and deploy staff and resources effectively to maximise impact.
• Develop, implement, and monitor the Department Improvement Plan aligned with school priorities.
• Track progress against targets and report regularly to the Principal and Senior Leadership Team.
• Contribute to whole-school strategy, policy development, and Teaching and Learning initiatives.
• Ensure departmental quality assurance aligns with school evaluation and improvement frameworks.
• Develop and review the department’s strategic development plan collaboratively.
• Maintain compliance with health and safety requirements within the department.
• Participate actively in staff meetings, team meetings, and school events.
• Engage with parents and the wider school community through formal school activities.

• English and English Literature teaching experience
• Knowledge of Cambridge Assessment International Education (CAIE) - KS3, IGCSE, and A-Level curriculum.
• Middle Leadership skills
• Leadership knowledge, skills, values, and effective professional practice.
• Ability to lead teaching and learning, drive innovation, and support continuous school improvement.
• Ability to build positive professional relationships and engage with the wider community.
• Dynamic, driven, team-oriented, committed to educational excellence, and a positive sense of humour.
• Curriculum development and review skills
• Assessment system management
• Staff management and motivation
• Resource management
• Strategic planning and implementation
• Quality assurance
• Compliance with health and safety requirements

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree
• English and English Literature teaching qualifications
• Additional qualifications relevant to the role.