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.
MINISTRY : EDUCATION AND TRAINING
DEPARTMENT : TEACHING SERVICE
SCHOOL OF ASSIGNMENT : POST PRIMARY SCHOOL
JOB TITLE : PRINCIPAL
NO. OF POSITIONS : 8
NATURE OF CONTRACT : PERMANENT
RESPONSIBLE TO : SCHOOL BOARD
1. THE FOLLOWING POST PRIMARY SCHOOLS REQUIRE PRINCIPALS
JOB DESCRIPTION FOR POST PRIMARY SCHOOL PRINCIPALS
JOB SUMMARY
The incumbent shall provide effective and efficient leadership and management in academic, administrative and extra-curricular aspects of the school. She/he is the chief Executive Officer of the school.
KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1) Administration
To motivate the teaching and non-teaching staff through articulating and modelling the vision, mission and values of the school
To promote meaningful teaching and quality learning at the school in consonance with MOET curriculum provisions
To lead the preparation, review and evaluation of the school strategic plan and annual operating plans subject to approval of the school board
To prepare an annual budget and submit a financial statement of the school to the school board, within three months after the end of each school year
To oversee the proper maintenance of records of a school as provided for in the regulations made by the Minister under the Basic Education Act
To carry out performance evaluation of teachers and other staff that report to the principal using an appropriate performance management system
To maintain discipline of teachers under his or her supervision in line with the disciplinary code of conduct
To maintain and enforce discipline among learners in the school as provided for in the school disciplinary code of conduct
To provide accurate statistical returns to MOET within two months of the commencement of a new school year or as may be stipulated in the regulations To promote harmonious public relationships with the community, related institutions and other publics as may be required by the social, economic and cultural norms
To work closely with the Teaching Service Department in maintaining proper establishment of the school as per the TSD establishment policy and procedures
2) Teaching
The principal may have a significantly reduced teaching load.
The key responsibilities are:
To demonstrate outstanding teaching in the learning areas
To prepare exceptional lessons in their field of specialisation
To take on a curriculum leadership role in respect of the subject or learning area To plan, coordinate, control, administer, evaluate and report on learners’ academic progress
To facilitate the development and production of teaching and learning materials
To mentor the less experienced teachers
COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS
At ease in shaping the direction and development of the 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
JOB SPECIFICATION
Qualifications and experience
M. Ed or equivalent + 5 years teaching experience + 2 years as Senior Teacher I + satisfactory performance + requisite competencies;
OR
B. Ed or equivalent + 10 years teaching experience + 3 years as Deputy Principal + satisfactory performance + requisite competencies
OR
B. Ed or equivalent + 10 years teaching experience + 5 years as Senior Teacher I + satisfactory performance + 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 Scale (PRINCIPAL POST PRIMARY)
Salary range : M 284,364.00-M 352,620.00 pa
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