School Head Italian School of Lusaka

The Italian School of Lusaka is a private school registered under the Ministry of General Education of the Republic of Zambia. The school offers high international standards in academics, sports and other extracurricular activities to its multinational, multicultural, multiracial students in Zambia. The school is a Cambridge International Centre, Duke of Edinburgh International Award – Zambia Unit, and a Member of the Independent Schools Association of Zambia (ISAZ). In order to enhance service delivery and achieve its quest of meeting the highest international standards in education, the Italian School of Lusaka intends to fill the following vacant positions indicated below. Applications are therefore invited from suitable candidates to fill the following positions:

SCHOOL HEAD 

JOB PURPOSE 

To lead and manage the affairs of the Italian School of Lusaka in all aspects of academic and administrative functions, providing strategic direction in the school system in line with the goals and objectives set out in the School Strategic Plan

PRINCIPALACCOUNTABILITIES

i) Responsible for managing and implementing the Board’s affairs and activities

ii) Assist the Zambian-Italian Cultural Centre (ZICCT) Coordinator with projects and other
activities of the Centre

iii) Responsible for the definition of the academic and administrative strategies for the School

iv) Raising funds and managing school resources in order to ensure efficient running of the
school.

v) Organize and supervise all the school academic affairs

vi) Liaise with stakeholders including parents or guardians

QUALIFICATIONS 

• Full Grade 12 School Certificate/ Cambridge Certificate with five (5) “0” levels Credit or better including English.
• Degree in Education or related fields, Masters is an added advantage
• Must have in-depth knowledge of systems of international schools particularly the Cambridge curriculum
• At least 15 years teaching experience five of which should be at senior level (Head of Department, Deputy Head or Head)

Other Skills/Attributes

i) Hardworking with minimum supervision

ii) Able to make quick decisions under pressure

iii) Must have excellent communication and organisational abilities

iv) Good interpersonal skills v) Innovative

vi) Must be energetic

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS

The Head of School will report to the School Board