Headmaster (Secondary School)
Education & Teaching Jobs
- Expires 21 Dec 2025
- Victoria Falls
- Full Time
Job Description
VACANCY: HEADMASTER (SECONDARY SCHOOL)
Location: Lesedi Schools, Victoria Falls
Lesedi Secondary School invites applications from suitably qualified and experienced
educational leaders for the position of a Secondary School Headmaster. The school is a fast-
growing, donor-supported rural institution committed to delivering high-quality, inclusive and
holistic education, with a strong emphasis on academic excellence and vocational skills
development.
Duties and Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
• Provide strategic leadership and overall administration of the secondary school.
• Uphold high standards of teaching, learning, discipline and pastoral care.
• Supervise teachers, ensure curriculum coverage and strengthen academic performance.
• Champion the integration and expansion of vocational education and practical skills
training.
• Lead school planning, budgeting, resource management and policy implementation.
• Promote effective teaching methodologies, innovative assessment practices and
continuous school improvement.
• Ensure full compliance with Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education regulations.
• Coordinate meaningful engagement with parents, donors, partners and the surrounding
community.
• Drive staff development, mentorship and a results-oriented performance management
system.
• Safeguard learners’ welfare and cultivate a supportive and conducive learning
environment.
Qualifications and Experience
Qualifications and Experience
• A minimum of a BEd in Educational Administration or equivalent.
• A Master’s degree in Education or related field is an added advantage.
• At least 7 years teaching experience, including a minimum of 3 years as Head, Deputy
Head, or in a substantive leadership role.
• Demonstrated experience in curriculum implementation, school management and rural
education contexts.
• Evidence of successful innovation, school improvement and effective team leadership.
• Experience in coordinating vocational or skills-oriented programmes is an added
advantage.
Attributes
• Exceptional leadership qualities with the ability to motivate and inspire staff and learners.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively with diverse stakeholders including donors, partners and rural
communities.
• High professional ethics, maturity and commitment to learner-centred, inclusive education.
Contract
• A 5-year renewable contract, subject to satisfactory performance.
How to Apply
How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit an application letter, detailed CV with contactable
referees, copies of academic and professional qualifications, and relevant clearance
certificates to:
The Board Chairperson, Lesedi Community Projects
c/o fiona@ngoko.com
Closing Date: 21st December 2025
