MINISTRY OF EDUCATION AND TRAINING
CIRCULAR NOTICE NO. 27 OF 2025
REF: ED/D/I/I
ADVERTISEMENT FOR VACANCIES IN SCHOOLS
Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for the position of Head of Department (HOD), tenable in the Teaching Service for Post-Primary Government and Church-Owned Schools across Lesotho.
NOTE:
All positions are open to both qualified unemployed teachers and serving teachers who have acquired higher qualifications.
JOB TITLE: Head of Department
NUMBER OF POSITIONS: 8
MINISTRY: Education and Training
DEPARTMENT: Teaching Service
SCHOOL OF ASSIGNMENT: Post-Primary School
NATURE OF CONTRACT: Permanent
RESPONSIBLE TO: Deputy Principal / Principal
POST PRIMARY SCHOOLS REQUIRING HEADS OF DEPARTMENT
| No. | School | Proprietor | District | Subjects | Reg. No. | Previous Holder | Date of Occurrence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | St. Mary’s High School | RCC | Maseru | Biology & Chemistry (8–11) | 675 | M. Khalanyane | 18/12/2025 |
| 2 | Maseru Day High School | GOVT | Maseru | Development Studies & Literature in English (8–11) | 871 | T. Pule | 30/09/2025 |
| 3 | Thetsane High School | GOVT | Maseru | English Language & Literature in English (8–11) | 989 | M. Makara | 31/12/2025 |
| 4 | Pitseng High School | RCC | Leribe | Geography & English (8–11) | 474 | M. Motlomelo | 02/11/2025 |
| 5 | Kolonyama High School | RCC | Leribe | Mathematics & Physics (8–11) | 214 | M. Mathunya | 02/01/2026 |
| 6 | St. Michael’s High School (Re-advertised) | ACL | Leribe | Biology & Chemistry (8–11) | 380 | M. Phali | 20/05/2025 |
| 7 | Johnson Baker High School | AME | Mafeteng | Business Studies & Accounting (8–11) | 980 | M. Phakoe | 31/12/2025 |
| 8 | John Mount High School | ACL | Maseru | BSCA / PGDE (LGCSE) | 604 | M. Malebane | 01/07/2025 |
JOB SUMMARY
Reporting to the Deputy Principal, the Head of Department (HOD) serves as the chief academic supervisor for all staff within their department or division.
KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Induct newly employed staff within the department or division.
- Hold regular departmental meetings to discuss academic and administrative matters.
- Ensure that the correct syllabus, as prescribed by the Ministry of Education and Training (MOET), is taught.
- Supervise subject teachers’ schemes of work, lesson preparations, homework, and marking throughout the school.
- Prepare annual departmental budget estimates.
- Ensure equitable distribution of teaching workload across the timetable and efficient utilization of teaching staff.
- Organize and oversee the setting and marking of internal examinations.
- Advise the Principal on the procurement of suitable teaching and learning materials.
- Advise the Principal on appropriate entries for external examinations.
- Mentor and guide newly qualified teachers, supporting them with teaching methodologies and reference materials.
KEY COMPETENCIES
- Strong leadership and team coordination skills
- Excellent communication abilities
- Mastery of relevant subject content
- Effective management of people, finances, and departmental operations
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
- Must have two major subjects in their qualification
- Must have served as a Marker, Subject Panellist, or Examiner
- Must demonstrate the ability to assess learners and predict performance accurately
- Must have a record of excellence in teaching performance
- Must be trainable, disciplined, and professional
- Must adhere to all laws, policies, regulations, and the code of conduct of the Ministry of Education and Training
- Must have no criminal record
JOB SPECIFICATION
| Title | Requirements for Appointment | Level | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Head of Department (HOD) | B.Ed or equivalent + 3 years as Senior Teacher I + satisfactory performance + requisite competencies | 2 | L6a |
Salary Scale (HOD):
M176,436.00 – M221,412.00 per annum
Submission of Applications
NOTE:
- All new applicants must apply using Schedule (5), while leadership post applicants must use Schedule (6).
- Application forms are available at District Human Resource Offices.
Applications must include:
- Certified copies of educational qualifications and registration certificates
- Marriage certificate (where applicable)
- Two reference letters
- Certified copy of national ID
Applications must reach the District Education Office – Human Resource Section, with copies sent to the School Board, Education Secretary, and Supervisor of Government Schools no later than 16:30 on 05 December 2025.
Contact Information
Principal Secretary – Ministry of Education and Training
P.O. Box 47, Maseru 100
Tel: 22323956
Date: 05 November 2025
Addresses for District Education Offices
- Butha-Buthe Education Office – P.O. Box 230, Butha-Buthe 400 | Tel: 22460258
- Leribe Education Office – P.O. Box 12, Leribe 300 | Tel: 22400210 / 22401360
- Berea Education Office – P.O. Box 561, Teya-Teyaneng 200 | Tel: 22500235
- Maseru Education Office – P.O. Box 47, Maseru 100 | Tel: 22313709
- Mafeteng Education Office – P.O. Box 13, Mafeteng 900 | Tel: 22700213
- Mohale’s Hoek Education Office – P.O. Box 50, Mohale’s Hoek 800 | Tel: 22785291
- Quthing Education Office – P.O. Box 41, Quthing 700 | Tel: 22750266
- Qacha’s Nek Education Office – P.O. Box 3, Qacha’s Nek 600 | Tel: 22950226
- Mokhotlong Education Office – P.O. Box 156, Mokhotlong 500 | Tel: 22920225
- Thaba-Tseka Education Office – P.O. Box 170, Thaba-Tseka 550 | Tel: 22900206