Chilimoyo International Christian Boarding School, located in Naluyanda, Chibombo, Zambia, is inviting applications for the position of School Principal. This role is a unique opportunity for experienced educational leaders seeking school principal jobs in Naluyanda Chibombo to lead a newly established institution committed to academic excellence, moral integrity, and spiritual growth.

Our school is dedicated to nurturing young people who excel academically, are morally grounded, and spiritually nurtured to make a positive impact in their communities and beyond. As a Christian boarding school, we emphasize holistic learner development through strong pastoral care and a culture of academic rigor.

Role Overview: School Principal Jobs in Naluyanda Chibombo

Reporting directly to the Board, the School Principal will provide visionary and operational leadership to ensure high standards in teaching and learning, curriculum delivery, and learner welfare. The Principal will be responsible for academic performance, staff management, regulatory compliance, and the overall smooth running of the school. This full-time role demands a committed leader capable of guiding the school through its next phase of growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Academic Leadership: Develop and manage the school timetable; lead curriculum planning and delivery for both Zambian and Cambridge International curricula; monitor teaching quality and learner progress; support teacher development to maintain high academic standards.
• Strategic Leadership and School Improvement: Formulate and implement a school improvement plan; set and monitor measurable academic and operational targets; manage resources and budget in partnership with the Board; engage parents and enhance the school’s reputation.
• Staff Management: Supervise and evaluate teachers, boarding wardens, and the matron; foster professionalism, discipline, and continuous professional development.
• Regulatory Compliance: Ensure adherence to Teaching Council of Zambia (TCZ) registration, Ministry of Education guidelines, health and safety standards, and Cambridge requirements.
• Safeguarding and Pastoral Care: Implement child protection and safeguarding policies; promote learners’ physical, emotional, social, and spiritual well-being in a safe Christian environment; oversee boarding staff supervision and learner welfare management.
• Boarding Oversight: Manage boarding facilities to ensure proper accommodation, hygiene, nutrition, and safety; supervise boarding operations in compliance with health and safety regulations.

Qualifications and Experience

• Full Grade 12 School Certificate.
• Bachelor’s degree in Education; a Master’s degree is advantageous.
• Valid registration and current practicing license with the Teaching Council of Zambia (TCZ).
• Minimum five years of teaching experience, including at least three years in school leadership roles.
• Proven ability to lead staff, enhance teaching and learning, and manage school operations effectively.
• Experience with Cambridge International programmes or capacity to implement them alongside the Zambian curriculum.
• Demonstrated skills in staff supervision, professional development, and fostering a culture of accountability.
• Boarding school experience is an added advantage.

Required Skills and Competencies

• Strong leadership and management capabilities to oversee a diverse professional team.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Ability to produce technical and analytical reports.
• Analytical, interpersonal, and computer skills combined with integrity, tact, and diplomacy.

• Develop and manage the school timetable
• Lead curriculum planning and delivery for both Zambian and Cambridge International curricula
• Monitor teaching quality and learner progress
• Support teacher development to maintain high academic standards
• Formulate and implement a school improvement plan
• Set and monitor measurable academic and operational targets
• Manage resources and budget in partnership with the Board
• Engage parents and enhance the school’s reputation
• Supervise and evaluate teachers, boarding wardens, and the matron
• Foster professionalism, discipline, and continuous professional development
• Ensure adherence to Teaching Council of Zambia (TCZ) registration, Ministry of Education guidelines, health and safety standards, and Cambridge requirements
• Implement child protection and safeguarding policies
• Promote learners’ physical, emotional, social, and spiritual well-being in a safe Christian environment
• Oversee boarding staff supervision and learner welfare management
• Manage boarding facilities to ensure proper accommodation, hygiene, nutrition, and safety
• Supervise boarding operations in compliance with health and safety regulations

• Strong leadership and management capabilities
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
• Ability to produce technical and analytical reports
• Analytical skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Computer skills
• Integrity
• Tact
• Diplomacy

• Full Grade 12 School Certificate
• Bachelor’s degree in Education
• Master’s degree (advantageous)
• Valid registration and current practicing license with the Teaching Council of Zambia (TCZ)
• Minimum five years of teaching experience
• At least three years in school leadership roles
• Proven ability to lead staff, enhance teaching and learning, and manage school operations effectively
• Experience with Cambridge International programmes or capacity to implement them alongside the Zambian curriculum
• Demonstrated skills in staff supervision, professional development, and fostering a culture of accountability
• Boarding school experience (added advantage)