MINISTRY OF EDUCATION AND TRAINING
CIRCULAR NOTICE NO. 23 OF 2026
Reference: ED/D/1/1
Call for Applications
Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for permanent teaching service positions in Government and Church-owned schools throughout Lesotho.
All positions are open to:
- Qualified unemployed teachers
- Serving teachers who have acquired higher qualifications
Number of Positions
4 Posts
Schools and Subjects
| School | District | Subject Combination |
|---|---|---|
| Kingsgate H.S | Mafeteng | Mathematics & Physics |
| Likuena H.S | Mohale’s Hoek | Biology & Chemistry |
| Molapo H.S | Leribe | English Literature & Geography |
| Cenez H.S | Berea | Mathematics & Physics |
Job Summary
The HOD reports to the Deputy Principal and supervises academic activities in the department.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Induct newly appointed teachers
- Hold departmental meetings
- Ensure syllabus coverage
- Supervise lesson plans and marking
- Prepare departmental budgets
- Organize examinations
- Recommend learning materials
- Advise on examination registrations
- Mentor newly qualified teachers
Required Competencies
- Leadership skills
- Communication skills
- Subject mastery
- Management skills
- Financial management skills
Additional Requirements
Applicants should:
- Have two major teaching subjects
- Have served as a marker, examiner, or subject panellist
- Be able to assess learner performance
- Have a strong teaching record
- Be trainable
- Have no criminal record
Qualification Requirements
A candidate must have one of the following:
- M.Ed + 3 years as Senior Teacher I
- M.Ed + 4 years as Teacher II
- B.Ed Hons + 4 years as Senior Teacher I
- B.Ed Hons + 5 years as Teacher II
- B.Ed + 5 years as Senior Teacher I
- B.Ed + 7 years as Teacher II
Salary Scale
M179,976 – M225,852 per annum
How to Apply
All new applicants should apply using Schedule (5), while applicants for leadership posts should use Schedule (6). The schedules are available at the Districts Human Resource Offices.
Applications must include:
- Certified copies of relevant qualifications
- Registration certificate
- Marriage certificate, where necessary
- Two reference letters
- Copy of ID
Applications should reach the District Education Office – Human Resource Offices, with copies submitted to the School Board, Educational Secretary, and Supervisor Government Schools.
Closing Date: 16 October 2026 at 16:30