R.E / English Teacher
2026-05-12T10:18:47+00:00
Family Legacy
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FULL_TIME
Lusaka
Lusaka
10101
Zambia
Professional Services
Education, Teachers & Education
2026-05-19T17:00:00+00:00
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Purpose
Family Legacy (FL) is a faith-based organization that exists to glorify God by equipping children in Zambia to live out their God-given potential. Since 2000, Family Legacy Missions Zambia (FLMZ) has been transforming the lives of vulnerable and orphaned children through three core programs: Camp Life, the Tree of Life Children’s Village, and the Legacy Academies using for key pillars of our ministry – academic, emotional, spiritual and physical.
Core Safeguarding Responsibilities:
- Always promote the safety and wellbeing of children in all organizational activities.
- Report any suspicion, disclosure, or evidence of abuse within 24 hours to immediate supervisor or designated Safeguarding Focal Point.
- Report concerns in good faith without fear of retaliation, including concerns involving colleagues or supervisors, using approved reporting and whistleblowing channels.
- Cooperate fully with authorities including Police Victim Support Unit (VSU) or Ministry of Community Development and Social Welfare when cases arise.
- Always uphold professional boundaries and follow the Code of Conduct for Working with Children.
- Complete mandatory annual safeguarding training and demonstrate understanding of reporting procedures.
- Maintaining confidentiality while ensuring child safety is never compromised.
- Model respectful, appropriate behavior in all interactions with children and families.
- Challenge unsafe practices or concerning behaviors observed in colleagues.
Roles and Responsibilities
1. Students Management (20%)
- Oversee and manage students in assigned classes regarding classroom instruction.
- Listen to students’ concerns and needs and provide feedback at an appropriate time to both the supervisor and learners.
- Track attendance of students.
- Locally initiate mediation in conflict management among students.
- Advocate and ensure safety of students when reporting child protection or other sensitive issues.
- Ensure the concerns and needs of the students are attended to so that their work is not disrupted.
- Maintain a comprehensive continuous assessment record on academic performance of students. This will be done through consistent monthly tests and School-Based Assessments.
- Sensitize students on the prudent use of class resources and materials. Teach students to show gratitude to their sponsors.
2. Safeguarding (15%)
- Provide emotionally safe, affirming learning spaces for struggling learners.
- Monitor signs of distress, shame, or withdrawal during interventions.
- Maintain daily awareness of learners’ emotional, behavioral, and physical wellbeing.
- Maintain daily vigilance for signs of abuse, neglect, distress, or behavioral changes in children.
- Respond calmly and appropriately to student disclosures.
- Document and report concerns the same working day.
- Document and report any concerning observations, disclosures, or incidents to supervisor within same working day.
- Keep accurate attendance and wellbeing logs as required by position (e.g., classroom registers.
- Follow one-on-one interaction protocols including visibility requirements and documentation procedures.
- Ensure physical contact with children is appropriate, minimal, and in line with organizational guidelines.
- Never be alone with a child in isolated or private spaces without visibility or another adult present.
- Maintain professional boundaries including no private social media contact, personal phone communication, or gifts without supervisor approval.
- Participate in trauma-informed care training and apply principles in daily interactions.
- Recognize and appropriately respond to disclosures of abuse following organizational protocols.
- Submit to annual background verification renewal and maintain current clearances.
- Notify supervisor immediately if facing personal circumstances that could impair judgment or child safety.
- Adhere to digital safeguarding standards, including appropriate use of ICT, protection of child data, and compliance with consent and photography guidelines.
3. Leadership (10%)
- Engage in decision making in consultation with supervisors.
- Create a school culture that promotes good values among learners as required by the organizations policies.
- Provide encouragement to students through affirmation and other incentives where possible.
- Provide suggestions to supervisors about appropriate solutions to problems that threaten smooth implementation of academic activities at a campus.
- Be a role model to all students in a holistic manner.
4. Lesson Delivery (20%)
- Use schemes of work based on the new revised curriculum and produce a detailed lesson plan that promotes effective teaching.
- Model to students the use of the spoken English language in and outside class for effective learning and communication.
- Implement skills learnt during workshops and training organized by the organization and external bodies.
- Design and implement appropriate interventions to improve the performance of struggling students in various subjects.
- Submit lesson plans weekly and schemes of work at the start of the term to the supervisor.
- Ensure the school syllabus is completed for each year.
- Implement Social Emotional Learning initiatives in the school environment.
- Promote Christian values in the school in line with the organizations statement of faith.
- Administering of Term letters in collaboration with Social Services Department.
5. Student Discipline (10%)
- Enforce the student code of conduct.
- Handle and document student disciplinary and grievance cases according to the code of conduct.
- Document learner cases of indiscipline for reference and decision making.
- Hold students accountable for failure to follow laid down school rules. This will be done using the Student Code of Conduct.
6. Time Management (5%)
- When on duty, ensure students report for school on time, begin scheduled learning activities on time, break, assembly, lunch and dismissal are conducted accordingly to scheduled times.
- Arrive at least 30 minutes before students arrive, maintain attendance roster on each school day to monitor reporting time.
7. School Environment and Maintenance (5%)
- Ensure assigned classrooms are kept clean at all times.
- Create and keep an inventory for all class items/ supplies assigned.
8. Communication (5%)
- Follow the laid down channels of communication with the Head and all other staff.
- Promptly communicate and document important information to the supervisor.
9. Classroom Security (5%)
- Ensure that the assigned classroom is locked at the end of each school day and submit the keys to the supervisor.
- Ensure students are not left unsupervised.
11. Exams(5%)
- Administer locally set tests.
- Invigilate national examinations.
- Provide credible and accurate information on learners as requested by the Head teacher and Examination and curriculum Coordinator.
Qualifications
Education:
- Grade 12 Certificate.
- Secondary School Teacher Degree in Education.
- Valid TCZ Certificate.
Experience:
- At least 2 years teaching experience.
Skills and Competencies:
- Excellent command of oral and written English.
- Competency in computer skills (MS Word, Excel)
- Strong communication and presentation skills, both verbal and written.
- Proven ability to work cross-culturally and in faith-based environments.
- Must be a Christian and committed to Christian values, servant leadership, and Family Legacy’s mission
- High levels of integrity, accountability, and professionalism.
* Oversee and manage students in assigned classes regarding classroom instruction. * Listen to students’ concerns and needs and provide feedback at an appropriate time to both the supervisor and learners. * Track attendance of students. * Locally initiate mediation in conflict management among students. * Advocate and ensure safety of students when reporting child protection or other sensitive issues. * Ensure the concerns and needs of the students are attended to so that their work is not disrupted. * Maintain a comprehensive continuous assessment record on academic performance of students. This will be done through consistent monthly tests and School-Based Assessments. * Sensitize students on the prudent use of class resources and materials. Teach students to show gratitude to their sponsors. * Provide emotionally safe, affirming learning spaces for struggling learners. * Monitor signs of distress, shame, or withdrawal during interventions. * Maintain daily awareness of learners’ emotional, behavioral, and physical wellbeing. * Maintain daily vigilance for signs of abuse, neglect, distress, or behavioral changes in children. * Respond calmly and appropriately to student disclosures. * Document and report concerns the same working day. * Document and report any concerning observations, disclosures, or incidents to supervisor within same working day. * Keep accurate attendance and wellbeing logs as required by position (e.g., classroom registers. * Follow one-on-one interaction protocols including visibility requirements and documentation procedures. * Ensure physical contact with children is appropriate, minimal, and in line with organizational guidelines. * Never be alone with a child in isolated or private spaces without visibility or another adult present. * Maintain professional boundaries including no private social media contact, personal phone communication, or gifts without supervisor approval. * Participate in trauma-informed care training and apply principles in daily interactions. * Recognize and appropriately respond to disclosures of abuse following organizational protocols. * Submit to annual background verification renewal and maintain current clearances. * Notify supervisor immediately if facing personal circumstances that could impair judgment or child safety. * Adhere to digital safeguarding standards, including appropriate use of ICT, protection of child data, and compliance with consent and photography guidelines. * Engage in decision making in consultation with supervisors. * Create a school culture that promotes good values among learners as required by the organizations policies. * Provide encouragement to students through affirmation and other incentives where possible. * Provide suggestions to supervisors about appropriate solutions to problems that threaten smooth implementation of academic activities at a campus. * Be a role model to all students in a holistic manner. * Use schemes of work based on the new revised curriculum and produce a detailed lesson plan that promotes effective teaching. * Model to students the use of the spoken English language in and outside class for effective learning and communication. * Implement skills learnt during workshops and training organized by the organization and external bodies. * Design and implement appropriate interventions to improve the performance of struggling students in various subjects. * Submit lesson plans weekly and schemes of work at the start of the term to the supervisor. * Ensure the school syllabus is completed for each year. * Implement Social Emotional Learning initiatives in the school environment. * Promote Christian values in the school in line with the organizations statement of faith. * Administering of Term letters in collaboration with Social Services Department. * Enforce the student code of conduct. * Handle and document student disciplinary and grievance cases according to the code of conduct. * Document learner cases of indiscipline for reference and decision making. * Hold students accountable for failure to follow laid down school rules. This will be done using the Student Code of Conduct. * When on duty, ensure students report for school on time, begin scheduled learning activities on time, break, assembly, lunch and dismissal are conducted accordingly to scheduled times. * Arrive at least 30 minutes before students arrive, maintain attendance roster on each school day to monitor reporting time. * Ensure assigned classrooms are kept clean at all times. * Create and keep an inventory for all class items/ supplies assigned. * Follow the laid down channels of communication with the Head and all other staff. * Promptly communicate and document important information to the supervisor. * Ensure that the assigned classroom is locked at the end of each school day and submit the keys to the supervisor. * Ensure students are not left unsupervised. * Administer locally set tests. * Invigilate national examinations. * Provide credible and accurate information on learners as requested by the Head teacher and Examination and curriculum Coordinator.
* Excellent command of oral and written English. * Competency in computer skills (MS Word, Excel) * Strong communication and presentation skills, both verbal and written. * Proven ability to work cross-culturally and in faith-based environments. * Must be a Christian and committed to Christian values, servant leadership, and Family Legacy’s mission * High levels of integrity, accountability, and professionalism.
* Grade 12 Certificate. * Secondary School Teacher Degree in Education. * Valid TCZ Certificate.
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Vacancy title:
R.E / English Teacher
[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Professional Services, Category: Education, Teachers & Education]
Jobs at:
Family Legacy
Deadline of this Job:
Tuesday, May 19 2026
Duty Station:
Lusaka | Lusaka
Summary
Date Posted: Tuesday, May 12 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed
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Purpose
Family Legacy (FL) is a faith-based organization that exists to glorify God by equipping children in Zambia to live out their God-given potential. Since 2000, Family Legacy Missions Zambia (FLMZ) has been transforming the lives of vulnerable and orphaned children through three core programs: Camp Life, the Tree of Life Children’s Village, and the Legacy Academies using for key pillars of our ministry – academic, emotional, spiritual and physical.
Core Safeguarding Responsibilities:
- Always promote the safety and wellbeing of children in all organizational activities.
- Report any suspicion, disclosure, or evidence of abuse within 24 hours to immediate supervisor or designated Safeguarding Focal Point.
- Report concerns in good faith without fear of retaliation, including concerns involving colleagues or supervisors, using approved reporting and whistleblowing channels.
- Cooperate fully with authorities including Police Victim Support Unit (VSU) or Ministry of Community Development and Social Welfare when cases arise.
- Always uphold professional boundaries and follow the Code of Conduct for Working with Children.
- Complete mandatory annual safeguarding training and demonstrate understanding of reporting procedures.
- Maintaining confidentiality while ensuring child safety is never compromised.
- Model respectful, appropriate behavior in all interactions with children and families.
- Challenge unsafe practices or concerning behaviors observed in colleagues.
Roles and Responsibilities
1. Students Management (20%)
- Oversee and manage students in assigned classes regarding classroom instruction.
- Listen to students’ concerns and needs and provide feedback at an appropriate time to both the supervisor and learners.
- Track attendance of students.
- Locally initiate mediation in conflict management among students.
- Advocate and ensure safety of students when reporting child protection or other sensitive issues.
- Ensure the concerns and needs of the students are attended to so that their work is not disrupted.
- Maintain a comprehensive continuous assessment record on academic performance of students. This will be done through consistent monthly tests and School-Based Assessments.
- Sensitize students on the prudent use of class resources and materials. Teach students to show gratitude to their sponsors.
2. Safeguarding (15%)
- Provide emotionally safe, affirming learning spaces for struggling learners.
- Monitor signs of distress, shame, or withdrawal during interventions.
- Maintain daily awareness of learners’ emotional, behavioral, and physical wellbeing.
- Maintain daily vigilance for signs of abuse, neglect, distress, or behavioral changes in children.
- Respond calmly and appropriately to student disclosures.
- Document and report concerns the same working day.
- Document and report any concerning observations, disclosures, or incidents to supervisor within same working day.
- Keep accurate attendance and wellbeing logs as required by position (e.g., classroom registers.
- Follow one-on-one interaction protocols including visibility requirements and documentation procedures.
- Ensure physical contact with children is appropriate, minimal, and in line with organizational guidelines.
- Never be alone with a child in isolated or private spaces without visibility or another adult present.
- Maintain professional boundaries including no private social media contact, personal phone communication, or gifts without supervisor approval.
- Participate in trauma-informed care training and apply principles in daily interactions.
- Recognize and appropriately respond to disclosures of abuse following organizational protocols.
- Submit to annual background verification renewal and maintain current clearances.
- Notify supervisor immediately if facing personal circumstances that could impair judgment or child safety.
- Adhere to digital safeguarding standards, including appropriate use of ICT, protection of child data, and compliance with consent and photography guidelines.
3. Leadership (10%)
- Engage in decision making in consultation with supervisors.
- Create a school culture that promotes good values among learners as required by the organizations policies.
- Provide encouragement to students through affirmation and other incentives where possible.
- Provide suggestions to supervisors about appropriate solutions to problems that threaten smooth implementation of academic activities at a campus.
- Be a role model to all students in a holistic manner.
4. Lesson Delivery (20%)
- Use schemes of work based on the new revised curriculum and produce a detailed lesson plan that promotes effective teaching.
- Model to students the use of the spoken English language in and outside class for effective learning and communication.
- Implement skills learnt during workshops and training organized by the organization and external bodies.
- Design and implement appropriate interventions to improve the performance of struggling students in various subjects.
- Submit lesson plans weekly and schemes of work at the start of the term to the supervisor.
- Ensure the school syllabus is completed for each year.
- Implement Social Emotional Learning initiatives in the school environment.
- Promote Christian values in the school in line with the organizations statement of faith.
- Administering of Term letters in collaboration with Social Services Department.
5. Student Discipline (10%)
- Enforce the student code of conduct.
- Handle and document student disciplinary and grievance cases according to the code of conduct.
- Document learner cases of indiscipline for reference and decision making.
- Hold students accountable for failure to follow laid down school rules. This will be done using the Student Code of Conduct.
6. Time Management (5%)
- When on duty, ensure students report for school on time, begin scheduled learning activities on time, break, assembly, lunch and dismissal are conducted accordingly to scheduled times.
- Arrive at least 30 minutes before students arrive, maintain attendance roster on each school day to monitor reporting time.
7. School Environment and Maintenance (5%)
- Ensure assigned classrooms are kept clean at all times.
- Create and keep an inventory for all class items/ supplies assigned.
8. Communication (5%)
- Follow the laid down channels of communication with the Head and all other staff.
- Promptly communicate and document important information to the supervisor.
9. Classroom Security (5%)
- Ensure that the assigned classroom is locked at the end of each school day and submit the keys to the supervisor.
- Ensure students are not left unsupervised.
11. Exams(5%)
- Administer locally set tests.
- Invigilate national examinations.
- Provide credible and accurate information on learners as requested by the Head teacher and Examination and curriculum Coordinator.
Qualifications
Education:
- Grade 12 Certificate.
- Secondary School Teacher Degree in Education.
- Valid TCZ Certificate.
Experience:
- At least 2 years teaching experience.
Skills and Competencies:
- Excellent command of oral and written English.
- Competency in computer skills (MS Word, Excel)
- Strong communication and presentation skills, both verbal and written.
- Proven ability to work cross-culturally and in faith-based environments.
- Must be a Christian and committed to Christian values, servant leadership, and Family Legacy’s mission
- High levels of integrity, accountability, and professionalism.
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