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Head of English Department - Secondary School (re-advertised)

Head of English Department - Secondary School (re-advertised)

Lusaka International Community School (LICS)

Zambia

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Salary:
LICS offers an attractive remuneration package paid in USD, tax-free gratuity is paid upon successful completion of each contract. Fully furnished modern accommodation and monthly utility expenses covered by the school and exceptional Medical Insurance.
Job type:
Full Time, Fixed Term
Start date:
01/08/2021
Apply by:
4 February 2021

Job overview

Based in Lusaka, Zambia, Lusaka International Community School (LICS) is a co-educational, secular, fee-paying, non-profit school, which provides an internationally recognised education to a culturally diverse, globally-minded student body in a caring and supportive learning environment. LICS holds in high esteem its vision statement which is to “maximise the potential of future world citizens”.

LICS is a leading independent Pre-Primary, Primary, and Secondary School based in the leafy suburb of Roma in Lusaka, Zambia, and is a member of CIS, AISA, and ISAZ.

The school is in an exciting phase of facility and curriculum development and will offer the incumbent an enriching and enjoyable sense of professional fulfillment. For more information about Zambia, please visit, https://www.zambiatourism.com/

We are seeking to appoint a

Specialist Secondary Head of English with effect 1 August 2021). This role is a management role of the Languages and Arts department (encompassing English, French, Art, and Music) with a requirement to teach English.

1. Job Purpose

• To assist the Secondary Leadership Team in raising standards of student attainment and achievement within the department in line with school policies/priorities. This will include: 

• Leading, developing, and managing the quality of teaching; 

• Monitoring and supporting student progress to raise standards in the quality of learning; 

• Making strategic evaluations of teaching, learning, personnel, finance and premises issues in the curriculum area of the Department, and, 

• Taking responsibility for the development of colleagues within the department.

2. Requirements:

• Be up to date with the Cambridge Assessment International Education (CAIE) KS3, IGCSE, and A-Level English curriculum and assessment standards.

• Previous Middle Leadership (minimum 2 years) is essential 

• Registration with a Teachers’ Accreditation / Registration Body.

• Leadership knowledge and understanding

• Skills and practices of leadership

• Leadership values and attributes

• Professional relationships in leadership

• Leading teaching and learning

• Leading innovation and improvement

• Establishing management systems

• Community engagement

3. Qualifications and Qualities:

• Possess a minimum of Bachelor’s Degree, with at least 3 years’ relevant teaching experience. 

• Additional qualifications are relevant to the role.

• Be a dynamic, driven person with a desire for educational excellence.

• Be willing to be part of a successful team at a school with a well-established academic record.

• Have a sense of humor.

4. Remuneration

Competitive

5. Application:

Please visit our website( www.lics.sch.zm/career-opportunities ) and fill in the online application form and upload a detailed CV with a covering letter along with three referees, one of whom should be your current supervisor by 4th February 2021. Kindly note that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

Safeguarding

Lusaka International Community School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Potential employees will be subject to full security vetting.


For more information about this role, kindly refer to the Job Description attached to the advert.

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About Lusaka International Community School (LICS)

ABOUT US

LICS, (Lusaka International Community School), is a dynamic international teaching and learning Pre-K through to A Level School. As a CIE school (Cambridge Assessment International Education), we offer Checkpoint at Year 6 & 9, IGCSE, AS and AL assessments.

LICS is located in the leafy suburb of Roma, Lusaka, and offers a beautiful and secure campus with some of the best facilities in Zambia, including a multi-purpose astro turf, heated swimming pool, theatre, computer suites, science laboratories and bespoke art studio in the secondary school.

In terms of student enrolment, our school offers a caring community atmosphere. We have a beautiful campus, with about 600 learners across the three schools; such is the structure of our facilities and the dynamics of our school.

LICS is proudly accredited with CIS (the Council of International Schools), a member of AISA, (the Association of International Schools in Africa), ISAZ (the Independent Schools Association of Zambia), and ISASA, (the Independent Schools Association of Southern Africa).

Through our vision of “Maximising the Potential of Future World Citizens”, we facilitate for our students a world of learning and an education that is rounded and all-encompassing. We offer a strong sporting and activities programme, Zambia’s leading performing Arts Academy, an Award Winning Educational Outreach Programme, an extensive Students Support Services Department and so much more, all of which more can be read about in this website.

However, it is only once one steps onto our campus that one can fully appreciate the unique atmosphere that prevails at LICS. We encourage you to visit us and experience the community atmosphere that prevails.

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