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
5 Posts
Schools with Vacancies
| School | District |
|---|---|
| Tšoeneng H.S | Maseru |
| St. Joseph’s H.S | Maseru |
| Lesobeng H.S | Thaba-Tseka |
| St. Mary’s School of HE | Leribe |
| Butha-Buthe H.S | Butha-Buthe |
Job Summary
The Principal provides leadership and management in:
- Academic matters
- Administration
- Extra-curricular activities
The Principal is the Chief Executive Officer of the school.
Main Duties
Administration
- Promote quality teaching and learning
- Lead school strategic planning
- Prepare annual budgets
- Submit financial reports
- Manage school records
- Evaluate teacher performance
- Maintain discipline among staff and learners
- Prepare statistical reports for MOET
- Build relationships with communities and stakeholders
- Work closely with the Teaching Service Department
Teaching
- Demonstrate outstanding teaching
- Prepare quality lessons
- Lead curriculum implementation
- Monitor learner performance
- Develop teaching and learning materials
- Mentor less experienced teachers
Required Skills
- Leadership ability
- School management skills
- Human resource management
- Ability to supervise teaching and learning
- Staff development skills
Qualification Requirements
A candidate must meet one of the following:
- M.Ed or equivalent + 5 years teaching experience and 3 years as Senior Teacher I
- B.Ed Hons/PGDE or equivalent + 7 years teaching experience and 5 years as Senior Teacher I
- B.Ed or equivalent + 10 years teaching experience and at least 3 years as Deputy Principal
- B.Ed or equivalent + 10 years teaching experience and at least 5 years as Senior Teacher I
Added Advantage
- At least 3 years in senior school administration and leadership
- School leadership/administration training courses
Salary Scale
M295,860 – M366,876 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