Number of Positions: 3
Ministry: Education and Training
Department: Teaching Service
Nature of Contract: Permanent
Responsible To: Deputy Principal / Principal
Circular Notice: No. 25 of 2026
VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for the position of Head of Department in the following Post-Primary Schools:
SCHOOLS OF ASSIGNMENT
| School | Proprietor | District | Subject |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seeiso Griffiths High School | LECSA | Mokhotlong | Social Science |
| Mohale’s Hoek High School | Government | Mohale’s Hoek | Development Studies and English |
| Leribe High School | LECSA | Leribe | English Language and Literature |
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.
- Be responsible for the supervision of subject teachers’ schemes of work, lesson preparations, homework setting and marking in all classes throughout the school.
- Prepare annual budget estimates for the department he/she is heading.
- Ensure that the teaching of the subject is spread equitably across the timetable and that teachers under his/her supervision are gainfully engaged throughout the school day.
- Organise the setting and marking of school examinations in his/her subject.
- Advise 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 AND SKILLS
- 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.
- Should be able to assess learners and predict their performance.
- Should have a record of best performing teacher.
- Should be trainable.
- Should be a decorous, intelligent, enthusiastic and duty-conscious teacher.
- Should be a disciplined professional who will abide by the laws, policies, regulations and codes of good practice of the Ministry of Education and Training and have no criminal record.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
Applicants must meet one of the following requirements:
- M.Ed or equivalent, plus 3 years as Senior Teacher I; OR
- M.Ed or equivalent, plus 4 years as Teacher II; OR
- B.Ed Hons or equivalent, plus 4 years as Senior Teacher; OR
- B.Ed Hons or equivalent, plus 5 years as Teacher II; OR
- B.Ed or equivalent, plus 5 years as Senior Teacher I; OR
- B.Ed or equivalent, plus 7 years as Teacher II.
Applicants must also display satisfactory performance and requisite competencies.
SALARY
Salary Range: M179,976.00 – M225,852.00 per annum.
HOW TO APPLY
All new applicants should apply using Schedule 5, whilst applicants for leadership posts should use Schedule 6. The schedules are available at District Human Resource Offices.
DISTRICT EDUCATION OFFICE CONTACT DETAILS
Thaba-Tseka: P.O. Box 170, Thaba-Tseka 550. Telephone: 22900206.
Botha-Bothe: P.O. Box 230, Botha-Bothe 400. Telephone: 22460258.
Leribe: P.O. Box 12, Leribe 300. Telephone: 22400210 / 22401360.
Berea: P.O. Box 561, Teya-Teyaneng 200. Telephone: 22500235.
Maseru: P.O. Box 47, Maseru 100. Telephone: 22313709.
Mafeteng: P.O. Box 13, Mafeteng 900. Telephone: 22700213.
Mohale’s Hoek: P.O. Box 50, Mohale’s Hoek 800. Telephone: 22785291.
Quthing: P.O. Box 41, Quthing 700. Telephone: 22750266.
Qacha’s Nek: P.O. Box 3, Qacha’s Nek 600. Telephone: 22950226.
Mokhotlong: P.O. Box 156, Mokhotlong 500. Telephone: 22920225.
Applications, including certified copies of relevant qualifications, registration certificate, marriage certificate (where necessary), two reference letters and a copy of ID, must reach the District Education Office – Human Resource Offices, with copies to the School Board, Educational Secretary and Supervisor of Government Schools.
Closing Date: 8 December 2026 at 16:30.
Applications should be submitted to the District Education Office for the district of the school being applied for.