Principal – Post Primary x4 at Ministry of Education and Training

Details

Number of Positions: 4

Ministry: Education and Training

Department: Teaching Service

Nature of Contract: Permanent

Responsible To: School Board

Circular Notice: No. 25 of 2026

Date: 5 November 2026

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for the position of Post-Primary School Principal in Government and Church-Owned Schools around Lesotho.

All positions are open to both qualified unemployed teachers and serving teachers who have acquired higher qualifications.

SCHOOLS OF ASSIGNMENT

SchoolProprietorDistrict

Mt Carmel High SchoolRCCMohale’s Hoek

Raboletsi High SchoolGovernmentMaseru

Ikhetheleng High SchoolGovernmentLeribe

John XXIII High SchoolRCCQacha’s Nek

JOB SUMMARY

The incumbent shall provide effective and efficient leadership and management in the academic, administrative and extra-curricular aspects of the school. She/he is the Chief Executive Officer of the school.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Administration

Motivate the teaching and non-teaching staff through articulating and modelling the vision, mission and values of the school.

Promote meaningful teaching and quality learning at the school in consonance with MOET curriculum provisions.

Lead the preparation, review and evaluation of the school strategic plan and annual operating plans, subject to approval of the school board.

Prepare an annual budget and submit it to the board, together with a financial statement of the school, within three months of the end of each school year.

Oversee the proper maintenance of records of the school as provided for in the regulations made by the Minister under the Education Act.

Carry out performance evaluations of teachers and other staff reporting to the Principal using an appropriate performance management system.

Maintain discipline of teachers under his or her supervision in line with the disciplinary code of conduct.

Maintain and enforce discipline among learners in the school as provided for in the school disciplinary code of conduct.

Provide accurate statistical returns to MOET within two months of the commencement of a new school year or as may be stipulated in the regulations.

Promote harmonious public relationships with the community, related institutions and other publics as may be required by the social, economic and cultural norms.

Work closely with the Teaching Service Department in maintaining proper establishment of the school as per the TSD establishment policy and procedures.

2. Teaching

The Principal may have a significantly reduced teaching load. The key responsibilities are:

Demonstrate outstanding teaching in the learning areas.

Prepare exceptional lessons in their field of specialisation.

Take on a curriculum leadership role in respect of the subject or learning area.

Plan, coordinate, control, administer, evaluate and report on learners’ academic progress.

Facilitate the development and production of teaching and learning materials.

Mentor less experienced teachers.

COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS

At ease in shaping the direction and development of the school.

Ability to supervise teaching and learning in the school.

Apt at developing and empowering self and others.

Skilled in managing the school as an organisation.

Good at managing human resources (staff) in the school.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

Applicants must meet one of the following requirements:

M.Ed or equivalent, plus 5 years’ teaching experience and at least 3 years as Senior Teacher I; OR

B.Ed Hons/PGDE or equivalent, plus 7 years’ teaching experience and at least 5 years as Senior Teacher I; OR

B.Ed or equivalent, plus 10 years’ teaching experience and at least 3 years as Deputy Principal; OR

B.Ed or equivalent, with at least 10 years’ teaching experience and at least 7 years as Senior Teacher.

Added Advantage

At least 3 years of continuous experience in a senior school administration and leadership position.

Attendance of school administration and lead