MINISTRY OF EDUCATION AND TRAINING
CIRCULAR NOTICE NO. 23 OF 2026
Date: 16 September 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
8 Posts
Schools with Vacancies
| School | District |
|---|---|
| Bongalla P.S | Mafeteng |
| Bocheletsane P.S | Thaba-Tseka |
| St. John Tlali P.S | Maseru |
| St. Benedict P.S | Maseru |
| Bokang P.S | Mafeteng |
| Lithipeng P.S | Mohale’s Hoek |
| Qoaling P.S | Maseru |
| Qoloane P.S | Mohale’s Hoek |
Job Summary
The Principal is responsible for:
- Leadership and management of the school
- Financial management
- Strategic planning
- Staff supervision
- Educational quality
- Relations with parents and community
- Reporting to the School Board
Major Responsibilities
Administration
- Strategic planning
- Budget preparation
- Financial reporting
- Staff supervision
- Performance evaluation
- Student discipline
- Record management
- Community engagement
- School fund management
Teaching
- Plan and teach lessons
- Support teachers
- Participate in educational improvement
- Ensure learner discipline
Key Competencies
- Leadership
- School administration
- Human resource management
- Staff development
- Decision making
- Diplomacy
- Achievement orientation
- School management
Qualification Requirements
Applicants must satisfy one of the following:
- M.Ed + 4 years as Senior Teacher II
- M.Ed + 6 years as Senior Teacher I
- B.Ed Hons + 5 years as Senior Teacher II
- B.Ed Hons + 7 years as Senior Teacher I
- B.Ed + 5 years as Deputy Principal
- B.Ed + 6 years as Senior Teacher II
- B.Ed + 8 years as Senior Teacher I
Rank: L6a
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