Number of Positions: 40
Ministry: Education and Training
Department: Teaching Service
Nature of Contract: Permanent
Responsible To: School Board
Circular Notice: No. 25 of 2026
VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for 40 Primary School Principal positions in Government and Church-Owned Schools around Lesotho.
All positions are open to both qualified unemployed teachers and serving teachers who have acquired higher qualifications.
SCHOOLS OF ASSIGNMENT
| No. | School | Proprietor | District |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hl otsenyana Primary School | Government | Leribe |
| 2 | Kolonyama Primary School | LECSA | Leribe |
| 3 | L ikepe Primary School | Government | Leribe |
| 4 | Maputsoe ACL Primary School | ACL | Leribe |
| 5 | Mosamo Primary School | LECSA | Leribe |
| 6 | Senyokotho Primary School | ACL | Leribe |
| 7 | Malefane Primary School | Government | Leribe |
| 8 | Mpharane Primary School | ACL | Leribe |
| 9 | Maholi Primary School | ACL | Mafeteng |
| 10 | Mapotu Primary School | LECSA | Mafeteng |
| 11 | Matholeng Primary School | Government | Mafeteng |
| 12 | Mohloka Primary School | ACL | Mafeteng |
| 13 | Phogoane Primary School | LECSA | Mafeteng |
| 14 | Thabana-Tšoana Primary School | LECSA | Mafeteng |
| 15 | Thoahlane Primary School | RCC | Mafeteng |
| 16 | Kena Primary School | LECSA | Maseru |
| 17 | Lithabaneng Primary School | LECSA | Maseru |
| 18 | Ser oeng Primary School | LECSA | Maseru |
| 19 | Meshaka Primary School | RCC | Maseru |
| 20 | Kepisi Primary School | RCC | Maseru |
| 21 | Holy Cross Primary School | RCC | Mohale’s Hoek |
| 22 | Malifatjana Primary School | LECSA | Mohale’s Hoek |
| 23 | Moh o hlo Primary School | LECSA | Mohale’s Hoek |
| 24 | Motsekuoa Primary School | RCC | Mokhotlong |
| 25 | Nt lhol ohetsane Primary School | Government | Mokhotlong |
| 26 | St. James Primary School | RCC | Mokhotlong |
| 27 | Letsooa Primary School | ACL | Qacha’s Nek |
| 28 | Ratš o leli Primary School | Government | Qacha’s Nek |
| 29 | Qacha’s Nek Primary School | Government | Qacha’s Nek |
| 30 | Qenehelong Primary School | LECSA | Qacha’s Nek |
| 31 | White-Hill Primary School | LECSA | Qacha’s Nek |
| 32 | Holy Trinity Primary School | ACL | Quthing |
| 33 | Koali Primary School | ACL | Quthing |
| 34 | Tele Primary School | LECSA | Quthing |
| 35 | Masitise Primary School | LECSA | Quthing |
| 36 | Machaseng Primary School | RCC | Thaba-Tseka |
| 37 | Mantsonyane Primary School | LECSA | Thaba-Tseka |
| 38 | Mashai Primary School | LECSA | Thaba-Tseka |
| 39 | Mosiroe Primary School | Not specified | Thaba-Tseka |
| 40 | Makhotso Primary School | Not specified | Thaba-Tseka |
JOB SUMMARY
The incumbent shall provide effective and efficient leadership and management in all aspects of the school. She/he is the Chief Accounting Officer of the school and acts as secretary to the School Board.
KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Administration
- Lead the preparation, review and evaluation of the school strategic plan and annual operating plans, subject to approval of the school board.
- Prepare and compile the annual budget and submit it to the school board for approval.
- Submit for approval to the board a financial statement of the school within three months of the end of each school year.
- Supervise the maintenance of school records as provided for in the regulations made by the Minister under the Education Act.
- Promote meaningful teaching and quality learning at the school in consonance with MOET curriculum provisions.
- Carry out performance evaluation of teachers and other staff reporting to the Principal.
- Maintain discipline of teachers under his or her supervision in line with the disciplinary code of conduct.
- Maintain and enforce discipline among learners in the school as provided for in the school disciplinary code of conduct.
- Provide accurate statistical returns to MOET within three months of the commencement of a new school year or as may be stipulated in the regulations.
- Promote harmonious public relationships with the community, related institutions and other publics as may be required by the social, economic and cultural norms.
- Work closely with the TSD in maintaining proper establishment of the school as per the TSD establishment policy and procedures.
- Manage and effectively control the use of school funds.
2. Teaching
The Principal may have a significantly reduced teaching load. Teaching responsibilities include:
- Plan, prepare and present lessons that cater for the needs of the whole ability range within their class.
- Teach according to the educational needs of the learners assigned to him/her in line with national guidelines.
- Share expertise and support with other teachers in relation to the needs of those teachers.
- Participate in providing feedback on teaching methods, assessment and pastoral arrangements.
- Maintain good order and discipline among learners as per school regulations and code of good conduct.
- Perform other duties as included in the Principal’s manual.
COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS
- At ease in shaping the direction and development of the school.
- Adaptable in administration and management issues of a school.
- Ability to supervise teaching and learning in the school.
- Apt at developing and empowering self and others.
- Skilled in managing the school as an organisation.
- Good at managing human resources (staff) in the school.
- An exemplary leader, disciplined and able to discipline others.
- Achievement-driven and able to motivate others to perform.
- Demonstrates diplomacy in handling external relations of the school.
- Has a knack for developing and empowering self and others.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
Applicants must meet one of the following requirements:
- M.Ed or equivalent, plus 3 years as Senior Teacher II; OR
- M.Ed or equivalent, plus 5 years’ experience as Senior Teacher I; OR
- B.Ed Hons or equivalent, plus 5 years as Senior Teacher II; OR
- B.Ed Hons or equivalent, plus 7 years as Senior Teacher I; OR
- B.Ed in Education or equivalent, plus 5 years as Deputy Principal; OR
- B.Ed in Education or equivalent, plus 6 years’ experience as Senior Teacher II; OR
- B.Ed in Education or equivalent, plus 8 years as Senior Teacher I.
Applicants must also display satisfactory performance and requisite competencies.
Added Advantage
- At least 3 years of continuous experience in senior school administration and leadership position.
- Attendance of school administration and leadership training/courses.
SALARY
Salary Range: M235,752.00 – M355,980.00 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.