Deputy Principal – Post Primary x3 at Education and Training

Ministry of Education and Training Circular Notice No. 13 of 2026

Reference: ED/D/1/1

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Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for the following position tenable at the Teaching Service for Government and Church-Owned Schools around Lesotho.

Note: All positions are open to both qualified unemployed teachers and serving teachers who have acquired higher qualifications.

Job Title: Deputy Principal

School of Assignment: Post Primary School

Number of Positions: 3

Ministry: Education and Training

Department: Teaching Service

Nature of Contract: Permanent

Responsible To: Principal

Schools Requiring Deputy Principals

No.	School	Proprietor	District	Roll
1	Lesotho High School	Government	Maseru	1387
2	Sefika High School	LECSA	Maseru	1062
3	Lesia High School	Government	Maseru	926

Job Summary

Reporting to the Principal, the incumbent shall act as an academic administrator of the school and supervise Heads of Department (HODs) and teachers. The successful candidate will perform his/her teaching duties as assigned by the Principal and will deputize the Principal as and when necessary.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Be responsible for pupils’ discipline and performance and advise the Principal on appropriate action to take.
• Check teachers’ preparation books, record books, schemes of work, and class registers on a monthly basis, providing necessary support, guidance, and assistance where required.
• Chair the disciplinary committee handling pupils’ disciplinary cases.
• Develop and maintain a system for record-keeping of pupils’ performance.
• Prepare annual programmes for school activities, meetings, and assessments.
• Plan, coordinate, control, administer, evaluate, and report on learners’ academic progress.
• Facilitate the development and production of teaching and learning materials.
• Mentor less experienced teachers.

Key Competencies

• Leadership, vision, and management skills.
• Strategic planning and organizational skills.
• Human resource and financial management skills.
• Statutory formulation and interpersonal skills.
• Management of complex information systems.
• Information management skills.

Competencies and Skills

• Ability to shape the direction and development of the school.
• Ability to supervise teaching and learning within the school.
• Ability to develop and empower self and others.
• Skilled in managing the school as an organization.
• Strong human resource management skills.

Job Specification

Deputy Principal (Secondary) – Level 1, Grade L7a

Applicants must possess one of the following qualifications and experience combinations:

• Master of Education (M.Ed.) or equivalent qualification, plus five (5) years of teaching experience and at least three (3) years as Head of Department (HOD);

OR

• Bachelor of Education Honours (B.Ed Hons) / Post Graduate Diploma in Education (PGDE), plus seven (7) years of teaching experience and at least four (4) years as Head of Department (HOD);

OR

• Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) or equivalent qualification, plus five (5) years’ experience as Senior Teacher I and at least four (4) years as Head of Department (HOD).

Salary Scale

Deputy Principal (Secondary) – L7a

Salary Range: M235,752.00 – M295,860.00 per annum

Submission of Applications

Note: All new applicants should apply using Schedule (5), while applicants for leadership positions should use Schedule (6). Schedules are available at District Human Resource Offices.

Applications, including certified copies of relevant qualifications, registration certificate, marriage certificate (where applicable), two reference letters, copy of National ID, and Curriculum Vitae (CV), must be submitted to the District Education Office Human Resource Office. Copies should also be submitted to the School Board, Educational Secretary, and Supervisor Government Schools.

Closing Date

Applications must reach the relevant office by 16:30 on 2nd July 2026.

Addresses for District Education Offices

1. Butha-Buthe Education Office
   P.O. Box 230, Butha-Buthe 400, Lesotho
   Telephone: 22460258
2. Leribe Education Office
   P.O. Box 12, Leribe 300, Lesotho
   Telephone: 22400210 / 22401360
3. Berea Education Office
   P.O. Box 561, Teya-Teyaneng 200, Lesotho
   Telephone: 22500235
4. Maseru Education Office
   P.O. Box 47, Maseru 100, Lesotho
   Telephone: 22313709
5. Mafeteng Education Office
   P.O. Box 13, Mafeteng 900, Lesotho
   Telephone: 22700213
6. Mohale’s Hoek Education Office
   P.O. Box 50, Mohale’s Hoek 800, Lesotho
   Telephone: 22785291
7. Quthing Education Office
   P.O. Box 41, Quthing 700, Lesotho
   Telephone: 22750266
8. Qacha’s Nek Education Office
   P.O. Box 3, Qacha’s Nek 600, Lesotho
   Telephone: 22950226
9. Mokhotlong Education Office
   P.O. Box 156, Mokhotlong 500, Lesotho
   Telephone: 22920225
10. Thaba-Tseka Education Office
    P.O. Box 170, Thaba-Tseka 550, Lesotho
    Telephone: 22900206

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