MINISTRY OF EDUCATION AND TRAINING
CIRCULAR NOTICE NO 5 OF 2025
AVERTISEMENT 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.
JOB SPECIFICATION
MINISTRY : EDUCATION AND TRAINING
DEPARTMENT : TEACHING SERVICE
SCHOOL OF ASSIGNMENT : POST PRIMARY SCHOOL
JOB TITLE : HEAD OF DEPARTMENT
NO. OF POSITIONS : 6
NATURE OF CONTRACT : PERMANENT
RESPONSIBLE TO : DEPUTY PRINCIPAL/PRINCIPAL
1. THE FOLLOWING POST PRIMARY SCHOOLS REQUIRE 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.
Specific Duties:
• 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
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
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 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 has no criminal record
JOB SPECIFICATION:
Qualification and Experience
Head of Department (HOD)
B.Ed or equivalent + 3 years as Senior Teacher 1 + satisfactory performance + requisite competencies
Salary Scale (HOD)
Salary range: M 172,968.00-M 217,068.00 p.a
SUBMISSION OF APPLICATIONS
NOTE:
All new applicants should apply using schedule (5) whilst leadership post applicants should use schedule (6). Schedules are available at Districts Human Resource Offices.
Applications, including certified copies of relevant qualifications, registration certificate, marriage certificate (where necessary), two reference letters and copy of ID, 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 14th March, 2025