Ministry of Education and Training External Circular
Notice No: 3 of 2026
Reference
- REF: ED/A/30
- CC: ED/P/30
Position Details
Job Title: Subject Specialist
Grade: H
No. of Positions: One (1) Position
Location: Maseru
Responsible To: Senior Curriculum Specialist – Scientific and Technological
Job Summary
Under general supervision of the Senior Curriculum Specialist – Scientific and Technological, the incumbent is responsible for the design, development, production and dissemination of curriculum packages, including teaching and learning materials for primary and secondary levels; carrying out educational research; disseminating curriculum reforms and undertaking in-service programmes; and liaising with relevant stakeholders and institutions nationally and internationally on matters relating to curriculum.
Main Duties
1. Design and develop curricula in the relevant subject or Learning Area in the appropriate level of basic and secondary education.
a. Carry out needs/situational analysis.
b. Identify and recommend panel members for the concerned subject.
c. Lead and direct subject or Learning Area panel discussions on curriculum design and development processes.
d. Draw scope and sequence charts.
e. Carry out comparative analysis of curricula from different countries for benchmarking.
f. Develop Learning Outcomes, Learning Experiences, Assessment Criteria and Teachers’ Guides for the concerned subject or Learning Area in different educational levels.
g. Advise on appropriate teaching and learning methodologies.
h. Advise on appropriate teaching and learning periods for the Subject or Learning Area.
i. Advise on minimum attainment targets to determine standards for learner progression from one level to another.
2. Prepare instructional materials
a. Draw textbook technical specifications and evaluation tools.
b. Design and select relevant instructional materials in support of the curriculum for the appropriate Learning Area.
c. Design and develop supplementary materials.
d. Advise on the design, planning, development and implementation of schemes and records of work, lesson plans and timetabling.
3. Carry out pilot testing of curriculum and instructional materials in schools
a. Design and develop training manuals for pilot schools.
b. Train Senior Education Officers, Education Officers, District Resource Teachers, pilot school teachers and principals on curriculum reform.
c. Embark on follow-up school visits in order to assist pilot school teachers and monitor the pilot process.
d. Solicit feedback that will inform revision of the trial materials.
e. Produce pilot testing reports.
f. Undertake educational research in support of curriculum activities.
4. Carry out dissemination and in-service activities related to the revised and new curriculum, as well as instructional materials
a. Train national trainers on curriculum reform.
b. Support national trainers during the nationwide/wholesale curriculum dissemination.
c. Train personnel from relevant stakeholder institutions on curriculum reforms.
5. Collaborate and liaise with other institutions nationally and internationally on matters pertaining to curriculum
a. Undertake consultancy on curriculum and instructional materials development.
b. Collaborate with other relevant stakeholders on in-service programmes in curriculum-related matters.
c. Collaborate with ECoL in designing assessment packages.
d. Collaborate with teacher-training institutions in the development and dissemination of curriculum reforms.
e. Collaborate with Non-Governmental Organizations in advocating curriculum reforms and other emerging issues.
f. Collaborate with Development Partners to support curriculum reforms.
g. Liaise with other curriculum institutions in matters relating to curriculum reforms.
h. Liaise with subjects’ organizations and relevant clubs in matters relating to curriculum.
Qualifications
- Master’s Degree in Education with specialisation in Chemistry and/or knowledge of curriculum theory, skills in curriculum development and evaluation, plus three (3) years teaching experience;
OR
- Degree in Education with specialisation in Chemistry and/or knowledge of curriculum theory, skills in curriculum development and evaluation, plus five (5) years teaching experience.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Good practical knowledge of computer skills.
- Knowledge of curriculum theory;
- Must have acquired skills in curriculum development and evaluation;
- Should have basic teacher training skills;
- Basic skills in the relevant subject;
- Ability to establish basic effective communication among teachers;
- Emotional stability and persuasiveness;
- Demonstrate resourcefulness, initiative and good judgement;
Applications Invitation
Applications are invited from suitably qualified local candidates for the following positions tenable in the Ministry of Education and Training.
Application Instructions
Applications on the relevant forms:
- G.P. 104 for serving officers
- G.P. 103 for job seekers
must be duly accompanied by:
- Certified copies of educational certificates
- National Identity Document (ID)
- Performance appraisal forms (for serving officers)
- Transcripts
- Diplomas
Applications must be addressed to:
Principal Secretary
Ministry of Education and Training
P.O. Box 47
Maseru 100
Note
The Ministry of Education and Training operates in the ten districts of the country. Applicants should, therefore, be aware that they may be deployed in any of the ten districts.
Closing Date
Not later than 28th May 2026.