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Secondary School Head Teacher

Chinamwali Private Secondary School Zomba Posted 17 Sep 2026 ID 3768
Education 2 days left Closes 19 Sep 2026
Application deadline: 2 days left · 19 Sep 2026

Job description

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT@ CHINAMWALI PRIVATE SECONDARY SCHOOL

1. SECONDARY SCHOOL HEAD TEACHER

Location: Zomba

OVERVIEW

Chinamwali Private Secondary School invites applications from suitably qualified, dedicated and experienced professionals to fill the following vacant positions:

1. SECONDARY SCHOOL HEAD TEACHER

2. HISTORY TEACHER

POSITION 1: SECONDARY SCHOOL HEAD TEACHER

Key Responsibilities:

- Implementing school programs in accordance with Ministry of Education guidelines

- Planning, coordinating and supervising teaching and learning activities

- Developing school timetables and managing teachers workloads

- Overseeing day to day administration, learner discipline and school operations

- Building positive relationships with parents, teachers and education stakeholders

- Leading curriculum implementation and monitoring teacher performance

Qualifications and Requirements:

- Bachelors Degree in Education plus a recognized teaching qualification

- Minimum of 5 years experience as Head Teacher, Deputy Head Teacher or in a similar leadership role

- Strong leadership, management and communication skills

- Sound knowledge of secondary school policies and Malawi secondary school curriculum

- Must be a person of high integrity and professionalism

- Registration with Teachers Council of Malawi.

POSITION 2: HISTORY TEACHER

Key Responsibilities:

- Teaching History subject and preparing schemes of work and lesson plans

- Setting, marking and evaluating examinations and assignments

- Improving learners academic performance in History

- Maintaining classroom discipline and supporting learners holistic development

- Participating in school co-curricular activities

Qualifications and Requirements:

- Bachelors Degree in Education, majoring in History

- At least 3 years teaching experience whether part-time or full-time in a recognized secondary school

- Good understanding of the current Malawi secondary school History syllabus

- Excellent communication and classroom management skills

- Must be dedicated, self-motivated and able to work with minimum supervision

HOW TO APPLY:

Interested candidates should submit:

1. A signed application letter indicating the position applied for

2. Detailed Curriculum Vitae with at least 3 traceable referees

3. Certified copies of academic and professional certificates

4. Copy of National ID

Applications should be addressed to:

The Director

Chinamwali Private Secondary School

Private Bag 37

Zomba.

Or sent via WhatsApp to: 0985218225

Closing Date: 19th September, 2026

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Women are strongly encouraged to apply.