Teaching Principal

Job Description:

TEACHING PRINCIPAL

LocationZambia

Start DateJanuary 2027

About the School

Our school is a small, welcoming farm school with a strong sense of community, family, and belonging. We pride ourselves on creating a nurturing environment where every learner is known, valued, and encouraged to achieve their full potential.

Set in a beautiful rural location, the school offers a safe and active lifestyle for individuals and families who enjoy nature, the outdoors, and community living. This is a unique opportunity for an educator seeking both professional fulfilment and a rewarding lifestyle enriched by fresh air, adventure, and the natural beauty of farm life.

The Role

We are seeking an enthusiastic, dedicated, and hands-on Teaching Principal to lead our school from January 2027.

This role combines classroom teaching with overall school leadership and management. The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining high academic standards, fostering a positive school culture, supporting staff development, and ensuring the effective day-to-day running of the school.

As the leader of a small school community, the Principal will be expected to play an active role in all aspects of school life, including teaching, sport, extra-mural activities, school events, and community engagement.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership & School Management

• Provide strong instructional and operational leadership.

• Promote a positive, inclusive, and caring school culture.

• Lead and support teaching and support staff to achieve high standards of performance.

• Oversee the day-to-day management and administration of the school.

• Build and maintain positive relationships with parents, learners, and the wider community.

• Ensure learner wellbeing, safeguarding, and positive discipline practices are upheld.

Teaching & Learning

• Maintain an active teaching timetable.

• Deliver engaging, high-quality classroom instruction.

• Monitor learner progress and implement strategies to improve outcomes.

• Ensure excellence in teaching, learning, and assessment practices.

• Promote a culture of curiosity, creativity, and lifelong learning.

Sport & Extra-Mural Activities

• Lead and actively participate in the school’s sporting programme.