Deputy Head Teacher
Chengelo School
Zambia
- Expired
- Job type:
- Full Time, Fixed Term
Job overview
Chengelo is a Christian boarding school for Primary, Secondary and Sixth Form students. It has established a reputation within Zambia and beyond for excellent academic standards, strong Christian teaching and values, and a wide range of extracurricular activities which develop students’ character and leadership skills.
We invite applications from qualified and experienced teachers who are committed Christians and have a passion for training and developing others for the following post:
Deputy Head Teacher
Required for January 2017
We are looking for a deputy head to work with the Head of Secondary in leading and coordinating all aspects of the Secondary School (including Sixth Form). This will include maintaining a happy and caring environment with God at the centre, where each child will grow and develop mentally, emotionally, physically and spiritually, and with the aim that many of the pupils will take up leadership positions in the future and will put into practice the Christian principles and values they learnt at the school.
Qualifications and Training
- A minimum of a good degree and teaching qualification, ideally with a Postgraduate qualification in education management
- Evidence of continuing professional development in preparation for Deputy Head Teacher position.
- At least 5 years teaching experience and a record of successful teaching
- Experience of effecting change in teaching, learning or curriculum either at class, department or whole school level.
- Experience of leadership roles within a Secondary school, ideally across both academic and pastoral roles.
- Evidence of working effectively with the 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.
- 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 a strong commitment to Christian education.
- Commitment to teacher training.
For further details including job specifications and an application form please visit our website: www.chengelo.sch.zm/staffing.php
Closing date is 30th June 2016
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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