EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
VICE PRINCIPAL ADMINISTRATION
Mpelembe Secondary School invites applications from suitably qualified persons to fill the position of VICE PRINCIPAL ADMINISTRATION
Mpelembe Secondary School is a Catholic - run co-education day/boarding Catholic School that is renowned for its pursuit of academic excellence and emphasis on moral and spiritual values.
The School has a total population of 900+ pupils, and 137 staff members.
1. JOB PURPOSE
The Job Holder will be a key member of the school’s Management team and will be responsible for supporting the holistic education outcomes and learning experience of students through effective school administration and efficient management of resources by:
· Leading a team of Administrative staff to uphold service excellence in school and work in close collaboration with the teaching staff and support staff to achieve the desired school and educational outcomes.
· Developing the school’s strategic goals and driving for continuous improvement.
· Building collaborative partnerships and active engagement with key stakeholders to achieve mutually beneficial outcomes.
· Overseeing the school’s management and operations to ensure compliance with relevant policies/statutes and procedures for a safe and conducive learning environment.
· Make the most effective use of employees through conscientious recruitment, development, and motivation.
·Advise on employee relations issues in order to effectively achieve business, academic and social objectives.
· Co-ordinate the pastoral care of the pupils and students in liaison with Parents, House Parents and Grade Teachers.
· Monitor the implementation of an effective co-curricular programmes.
· Enforce school adherence to existing Labour Laws.
· Enforce discipline among staff and pupils.
2. JOB QUALIFICATIONS
(i) A Bachelor’s Degree, preferably in Education or any related discipline.
(ii) A Master’s Degree will be an added advantage.
(iii) A committed Christian with proven leadership and management skills.
(iv) Knowledge of and commitment to the Catholic vision of education.
(v) Counselling and teaching skills to facilitate the fullest development of pupils, students and staff.
(vi) Ten (10) years’ experience in education, five of which should have been in the position of Principal, Vice Principal or Head of Department of a boarding Secondary School.
(vii) Must be computer literate.
Interested candidates should forward their applications, with comprehensive Curriculum Vitae, photocopies of professional qualifications and three (3) names of referees to:
The Board Chairperson
Mpelembe Secondary School
27th Street, Nkana East
P O Box 22809
KITWE
Email: admin@mpelembe.edu.zm
Closing date is on 11h October, 2025
