Background information about the job or company

The Italian School of Lusaka is pleased to announce multiple teaching job openings in Lusaka for the 2026–2027 academic year. As an expanding international institution offering the Cambridge Assessment International Education (CAIE) curriculum from Nursery through A-Level, we are seeking passionate, qualified, and experienced educators to join our vibrant Primary and Secondary teams.

Role Overview and Responsibilities

Successful candidates will report to the Deputy Heads of Primary or Secondary and will be responsible for delivering a broad, balanced, and differentiated curriculum tailored to student needs. You will support designated curriculum areas and foster a stimulating learning environment that encourages every student to reach their full potential.

Qualifications and Experience Required

Grade 12 Certificate

Bachelor’s degree or higher in the relevant subject area

Relevant additional qualifications are advantageous

Clearance from the Zambia Qualifications Authority (ZAQA)

Current practicing license from the Teaching Council of Zambia (TCZ)

Minimum of five years teaching experience in the relevant subject

Strong knowledge of subject curriculum and pedagogy

Experience teaching diverse student groups

Evidence of continuous professional development

Experience with Cambridge A-Level programmes is highly recommended

Key Skills for Success

High motivation and commitment to ongoing learning

Expertise in effective, engaging teaching methodologies

Resilience and adaptability in a dynamic school environment

High expectations for all learners’ achievement

Proficient use of assessment to inform instructional planning

Ability to tailor lesson plans and schemes of work to student needs

Competence in using technology to enhance learning experiences

Willingness to lead extracurricular activities that enrich student development

Strong command of spoken and written English

• Delivering a broad, balanced, and differentiated curriculum tailored to student needs.
• Supporting designated curriculum areas.
• Fostering a stimulating learning environment that encourages every student to reach their full potential.
• Leading extracurricular activities that enrich student development.

• High motivation and commitment to ongoing learning
• Expertise in effective, engaging teaching methodologies
• Resilience and adaptability in a dynamic school environment
• High expectations for all learners’ achievement
• Proficient use of assessment to inform instructional planning
• Ability to tailor lesson plans and schemes of work to student needs
• Competence in using technology to enhance learning experiences
• Strong command of spoken and written English

• Grade 12 Certificate
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in the relevant subject area
• Relevant additional qualifications are advantageous
• Clearance from the Zambia Qualifications Authority (ZAQA)
• Current practicing license from the Teaching Council of Zambia (TCZ)
• Minimum of five years teaching experience in the relevant subject
• Strong knowledge of subject curriculum and pedagogy
• Experience teaching diverse student groups
• Evidence of continuous professional development
• Experience with Cambridge A-Level programmes is highly recommended