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Head of Primary

Head of Primary

Chengelo School

Chengelo School, Mkushi, Zambia

Salary:
A competitive local salary
Job type:
Full Time, Fixed Term
Start date:
September, 2020
Apply by:
6 January 2020

Job overview

INTRODUCTION: 

• Come and lead and develop an exciting team, of expert teachers with a history of outstanding results

• Join a Christian School whose vision is to provide the best quality education to produce future generations of leaders for Zambia

• Be part of a unique community centred around the school in rural Zambia.

• Be part of a boarding school with excellent accommodation, sporting facilities, a school farm, clinic, and outstanding outdoor education centre.

• Share in our School Core values which are Faith, Integrity, Servant heartedness, Perseverance, Creativity, and Responsibility. 


JOB PURPOSE: 


• This is an exciting opportunity to join a successful team in an expanding school.  Chengelo School looks for committed Christians; passionate about their faith, passionate about teaching children who demonstrate perseverance and have a track record of success.  As the leading Independent boarding School in Zambia, we are committed to the development of the whole child, intellectually, physically, socially, emotionally and spiritually.  You will need a commitment to all these areas to ensure that we fulfil this.  We are looking for an exceptional leader with a track record of success in primary schools, who is able to bring further development to this already successful primary school.

REMUNERATION: 

• A competitive local salary

• Accommodation on site, discounted school fees, main meal during term time, local medical cover, transport home every two years.  

• Chengelo has an excellent track record for training and development of its staff.

QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING: 

• Postgraduate Degree in Education preferred 

• Evidence of continuing professional development in preparation for a School leadership position.

• Applicants must be licensed teachers 


EXPERIENCE: 

• Experience of international education at primary level.

• At least 5 years teaching experience with a record of successful teaching

• Experience of leadership role within a Primary School.

• Experience of Staff Training

• Experience working with/teaching culturally diverse groups/diverse students

• Experience with using the Cambridge Primary materials for English, Mathematics and Science.


• A team player who is able lead their own primary team and contribute to the broader leadership team of Chengelo School 


PROFESSIONAL SKILLS, ABILITES AND QUALITIES

• Committed Christian looking to serve with a vision for Christian Leadership

• Understand and support the Christian ethos of our School, including the spiritual development of the pupils and the school’s role within the community.

• Evidence of working effectively with the School Principal, Head teacher, staff and parents.

• Evidence of leading by example, demonstrating good interpersonal skills, with the ability to enthuse and motivate others and develop effective partnerships.

• Evidence of a strong commitment to Christian education.


Chengelo School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts are subject to Satisfactory teacher registration check, police check, referee checks, identification verification and the requirement to disclose any information relevant to the candidate’s eligibility to engage in activities involving young people.



CONTACT: 

For further details including job specifications and an application form please visit our website: www.chengeloschool.org/work-with-us/


For queries please email jobs@chengeloschool.org.


Attached documents

About Chengelo School

Background

Chengelo School is a coeducational Christian Boarding School situated near Mkushi in the Central Province of Zambia. Since it began in 1988 Chengelo God has blessed Chengelo and we have grown into a thriving school of about 400 students, with over 80 staff and many supporters drawn from Zambia and all over the World.

We cater for the educational needs of Primary, Secondary and Sixth Form students in a secure and caring environment. Overlooking Chengelo is a hill where a large wooden cross has been placed which serves as a constant reminder of the central place that the Lord Jesus occupies in the school. We believe that without a personal knowledge of God the physical, mental and social development of a child is incomplete. Our school motto "As a witness to The Light" summarises our aspirations for the young people who attend the school and go on to further education and the world of work. We believe that many of our pupils will become the future leaders of Zambian business and professional life as well as the Church.

Academic Success

Chengelo offers a first class learning environment where pupils are prepared for the University of Cambridge International GCSE and A-Level exams. In our 2015 exams, 5 students received Top of the World results for our A Level and iGCSE and 1 Top in Africa result. In our iGCSEs 91% of pupils attained 5 A*-C and 41% of results were wither A or A*.

Leadership Training

Fifteen kilometres away is the Ndubaluba Outdoor Centre where our students regularly go on expeditions to face challenges and learn lessons about leadership that cannot be taught in the classroom setting. We also run the Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award with many of our students obtaining the Gold award.

Our site

Sitting in the farm block of Mkushi our campus has excellent sporting facilities including several soccer fields, a rugby pitch, a 400m running track, netball and basketball courts and a swimming pool. We also house all our staff and students creating our own special community, which is supported by the school farm from which most of the fresh produce and meat for the school are provided.
 

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