THE KINGDOM OF LESOTHO
MINISTRY OF EDUCATION AND TRAINING
CIRCULAR NOTICE NO. 4 OF 2026
REF: ED/D/1/1
ADVERTISEMENT FOR VACANCIES IN SCHOOLS
Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for the following positions tenable at the Teaching Service for Government and Church-Owned Schools around Lesotho.
NOTE:
All positions are open for both qualified unemployed teachers and serving teachers who have acquired higher qualifications.
SCHOOL OF ASSIGNMENT: POST PRIMARY SCHOOL
JOB TITLE: HEAD OF DEPARTMENT SECONDARY
NO. OF POSITIONS: 3
MINISTRY: EDUCATION AND TRAINING
DEPARTMENT: TEACHING SERVICE
NATURE OF CONTRACT: PERMANENT
RESPONSIBLE TO: DEPUTY PRINCIPAL / PRINCIPAL
THE FOLLOWING POST PRIMARY SCHOOLS REQUIRE HEAD OF DEPARTMENTS:
Noha High – RCC – Reg No. 236008 – Mohale’s Hoek – Previous Holder: M. Teba – Date of Occurrence: 16/03/2026
JOB DESCRIPTION FOR HEAD OF DEPARTMENT
JOB SUMMARY
Reporting to the Deputy Principal, the incumbent shall be the chief academic supervisor of all staff in his/ her department/ division.
KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Induct newly employed staff in his/ her department / division.
- Hold regular meetings to inform and discuss relevant departmental and school matters.
- Ensure the school delivers the correct syllabus as laid down by the Ministry of Education and Training.
- Responsible for supervision of subject teachers’ scheme of work, lesson preparations, homework setting and marking in all classes throughout the school.
- Prepare annual budget estimates for department he/she is heading.
- Ensure that the teaching of the subject is spread equitably across the timetable and teachers under his /her supervision are gainfully engaged throughout the school day.
- Organise the setting and marking of school examinations in his/her subject.
- Advice the principal on the purchase of suitable teaching and learning materials for his/her subject.
- Advise the Principal on the correct entries for external examinations.
- Act as a mentor to newly qualified teachers and induct them on appropriate teaching methodologies as well as useful reference material.
KEY COMPETENCIES
- Leadership abilities
- Communication skills
- Mastery of relevant subject matter
- Management skills i.e. people, financial and supervision skills
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
- Should have two major subjects.
- Should have been a Marker, Subject Panellist or an Examiner.
JOB SPECIFICATION
Qualifications and experience
M. Ed or equivalent + 5 years teaching experience + 2 years as Senior Teacher I + satisfactory performance + requisite competencies;
OR
B. Ed or equivalent + 10 years teaching experience + 3 years as Deputy Principal + satisfactory performance + requisite competencies
OR
B. Ed or equivalent + 10 years teaching experience + 5 years as Senior Teacher I + satisfactory performance + requisite competencies
Salary Scale (HOD)
Salary range: M176,436.00 – M221,412.00 p.a
SUBMISSION OF APPLICATIONS
All new applicants should apply using Schedule (5) whilst leadership post applicants should use Schedule (6). Schedules are available at District Human Resource Offices.
Applications, including certified copies of relevant qualifications, registration certificate, marriage certificate (where necessary), two reference letters and copy IDs, must reach the District Education Office – Human Resource Offices and copies to the School Board and Educational Secretary and Supervisor Government Schools by 16:30 on the 9th March, 2026.
ADDRESSES FOR DISTRICT EDUCATION OFFICES
- Botha-Bothe Education Office, P.O. Box 230, Botha-Bothe 400, Lesotho. Telephone: 22460258
- Leribe Education Office, P.O. Box 12, Leribe 300, Lesotho. Telephone: 22400210 / 22401360
- Berea Education Office, P.O. Box 561, Teya-Teyaneng 200, Lesotho. Telephone: 22500235
- Maseru Education Office, P.O. Box 47, Maseru 100, Lesotho. Telephone: 22313709
- Mafeteng Education Office, P.O. Box 13, Mafeteng 900, Lesotho. Telephone: 22700213
- Mohale’s Hoek Education Office, P.O. Box 50, Mohale’s Hoek 800, Lesotho. Telephone: 22785291
- Quthing Education Office, P.O. Box 41, Quthing 700, Lesotho. Telephone: 22750266
- Qacha’s Nek Education Office, P.O. Box 3, Qacha’s Nek 600, Lesotho. Telephone: 22950226
- Mokhotlong Education Office, P.O. Box 156, Mokhotlong 500, Lesotho. Telephone: 22920225
- Thaba-Tseka Education Office, P.O. Box 170, Thaba-Tseka 550, Lesotho. Telephone: 22900206