School Principal
2026-05-28T15:02:10+00:00
The Learning Ladder
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FULL_TIME
Lusaka
Lusaka
10101
Zambia
Education, and Training
Management, Education, Teachers & Education
2026-06-27T17:00:00+00:00
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An International School is seeking an experienced, visionary, and results-oriented professional to join our team as School Principal. The successful candidate will provide strategic leadership, oversee the school’s operations, and promote academic excellence while fostering a safe, inclusive, and nurturing learning environment. Open to Local and International Candidates.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide overall leadership and management of the school’s academic and administrative functions.
- Lead, motivate, and mentor teaching and non-teaching staff to ensure high performance and professional growth.
- Develop and implement effective academic and extracurricular programs that support student achievement and holistic development.
- Ensure compliance with Ministry of Education regulations, school policies, and quality assurance standards.
- Promote a culture of excellence in teaching, learning, discipline, and student welfare.
- Manage school operations, budgeting, and resource allocation efficiently and responsibly.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with parents, the community, and education stakeholders.
- Oversee curriculum planning, implementation, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Handle disciplinary and conflict-resolution matters professionally and fairly.
- Stay informed on current educational trends, innovations, and best practices to enhance school performance.
Qualifications and Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Education or a related field (Master’s Degree is an added advantage).
- Minimum of five (5) years teaching experience, with five (5) years minimum experience as a school Principal preferred.
- Valid teaching qualification/license recognized by the Ministry of Education in Zambia.
- Proven leadership and team management skills within an educational environment.
- Strong understanding of curriculum development and implementation for primary and/or secondary education.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
- Strong decision-making, problem-solving, and conflict-management abilities.
- High level of professionalism, integrity, and emotional intelligence.
- Experience with school administration systems and educational technology is an added advantage.
- Ability to foster an inclusive, collaborative, and student-centered school culture.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
- Provide overall leadership and management of the school’s academic and administrative functions.
- Lead, motivate, and mentor teaching and non-teaching staff to ensure high performance and professional growth.
- Develop and implement effective academic and extracurricular programs that support student achievement and holistic development.
- Ensure compliance with Ministry of Education regulations, school policies, and quality assurance standards.
- Promote a culture of excellence in teaching, learning, discipline, and student welfare.
- Manage school operations, budgeting, and resource allocation efficiently and responsibly.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with parents, the community, and education stakeholders.
- Oversee curriculum planning, implementation, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Handle disciplinary and conflict-resolution matters professionally and fairly.
- Stay informed on current educational trends, innovations, and best practices to enhance school performance.
- Proven leadership and team management skills within an educational environment.
- Strong understanding of curriculum development and implementation for primary and/or secondary education.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
- Strong decision-making, problem-solving, and conflict-management abilities.
- High level of professionalism, integrity, and emotional intelligence.
- Ability to foster an inclusive, collaborative, and student-centered school culture.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
- Bachelor’s Degree in Education or a related field (Master’s Degree is an added advantage).
- Minimum of five (5) years teaching experience, with five (5) years minimum experience as a school Principal preferred.
- Valid teaching qualification/license recognized by the Ministry of Education in Zambia.
- Experience with school administration systems and educational technology is an added advantage.
JOB-6a1858f232102
Vacancy title:
School Principal
[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Education, and Training, Category: Management, Education, Teachers & Education]
Jobs at:
The Learning Ladder
Deadline of this Job:
Saturday, June 27 2026
Duty Station:
Lusaka | Lusaka
Summary
Date Posted: Thursday, May 28 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed
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JOB DETAILS:
An International School is seeking an experienced, visionary, and results-oriented professional to join our team as School Principal. The successful candidate will provide strategic leadership, oversee the school’s operations, and promote academic excellence while fostering a safe, inclusive, and nurturing learning environment. Open to Local and International Candidates.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide overall leadership and management of the school’s academic and administrative functions.
- Lead, motivate, and mentor teaching and non-teaching staff to ensure high performance and professional growth.
- Develop and implement effective academic and extracurricular programs that support student achievement and holistic development.
- Ensure compliance with Ministry of Education regulations, school policies, and quality assurance standards.
- Promote a culture of excellence in teaching, learning, discipline, and student welfare.
- Manage school operations, budgeting, and resource allocation efficiently and responsibly.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with parents, the community, and education stakeholders.
- Oversee curriculum planning, implementation, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Handle disciplinary and conflict-resolution matters professionally and fairly.
- Stay informed on current educational trends, innovations, and best practices to enhance school performance.
Qualifications and Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Education or a related field (Master’s Degree is an added advantage).
- Minimum of five (5) years teaching experience, with five (5) years minimum experience as a school Principal preferred.
- Valid teaching qualification/license recognized by the Ministry of Education in Zambia.
- Proven leadership and team management skills within an educational environment.
- Strong understanding of curriculum development and implementation for primary and/or secondary education.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
- Strong decision-making, problem-solving, and conflict-management abilities.
- High level of professionalism, integrity, and emotional intelligence.
- Experience with school administration systems and educational technology is an added advantage.
- Ability to foster an inclusive, collaborative, and student-centered school culture.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 12
Level of Education: bachelor degree
Job application procedure
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Interested candidates should submit the following;
- Application letter
- Updated Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Copies of academic and professional qualifications
- Copy of teaching license/certification
- Contact details of at least three professional referees
*Note* : These documents should be one (1) PDF Document.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Deadline is 27th June, 2026
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