COMPANY BRIEF:
The Rhodes Park Schools Group is composed of five companies: Rhodes Park Schools Limited, Woodford School Lusaka Limited, Ashford Academy Limited, EduServe Limited and EduCorp Limited.
Rhodes Park School, established in the 1960s, is a premier private institution in Zambia, offering a K-12 education that follows both local and international curricula.
Woodford School Lusaka is a purpose-built co-educational institution in the Kabulonga area of Lusaka, providing 21st-century learning experience from Nursery through Grade 7.
Ashford Academy, which began operations in January 2022, is a co-educational boarding and day school situated on a 30-hectare estate, offering a balanced curriculum that includes both National and International (Cambridge IGCSE) pathways.
EduServe is the commercial arm of the Rhodes Park Schools Group, managing various school services such as the School Shops, Cafeteria, and Tuck-Shops across the group’s campuses.
EduCorp Limited, established in 2012, focuses on expanding the network of high-quality schools and colleges across Zambia and Southern Africa. Leveraging the experience and reputation of Rhodes Park Schools, EduCorp aims to ensure educational excellence and long-term financial sustainability while meeting the growing demand for quality education in the region. Within the group, EduCorp operates Ashford Academy and Woodford School Lusaka.
As an equal opportunity employer, Rhodes Park Schools Group invites applications from suitably qualified, motivated, and results‑driven candidates for the various positions stated below.
DEPARTMENT - ACADEMIC
POSITION # 1 - TEACHER OF ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE IN ENGLISH (1)
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Duties include but are not limited to:
- Taking responsibility for an English Language and Literature in English class, supporting, nurturing and taking a genuine interest in the holistic development of all children in that class
- Working closely with the Head Teacher and colleagues to ensure the effective teaching and learning.
- Developing and enriching professional skills and knowledge by attending seminars, conferences, CPDs etc.
- Enforcing regulations concerning learners conduct and discipline.
- Planning and implementing a relevant, challenging and rigorous curriculum;
- Planning and delivering lessons, ensuring attention is given to appropriate differentiation
- Contributing to collaborative learning at all levels of school life
- Creating inquiry-based classrooms that develop critical thinking skills, knowledge and a range of skills within an environment based on trust, respect and fairness
- Selecting relevant resources and leveraging digital tools to support and enhance learning
- Develop appropriate assessment tasks, providing timely and effective feedback that enhances pupil’s learning
- Communicate effectively with pupils, parents and colleagues in a professional manner
- Provide appropriate pastoral support as and when necessary
- Play an active role in the school’s extra-curricular programmes.
POSITION # 2 - EARLY LEARNING ASSISTANT TEACHER (2)
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Duties include but are not limited to:
- To work with children by providing a safe and nurturing environment for social and academic growth.
- To provide supervision, discipline and other forms of general care, in addition to helping with instruction and clerical work.
- To be responsible for observing and monitoring student activity at all times. In a classroom or gymnasium, on a playground, during field trips or during meals. You must be constantly aware of the locations of students and keep them in line of sight. Through this observation, you must be able to recognize inappropriate behavior and discipline students accordingly.
- To be academically involved by working with students and instructors to provide an optimal learning environment.
- To offer aid to children when needed, as well as helping teachers prepare and execute lesson plans and activities.
- To perform organizational duties for teachers, like copying, printing and other computer work.
- To monitor students and to ensure that student injuries are avoided and equipment is not damaged or used improperly.
- To facilitate individual and small group work so that students can enjoy a more specialized learning experience.
- To Maintain the health and well-being of the children under your supervision by cleaning, meal preparation, toileting and dealing with minor injuries. This includes dealing with children with special needs who often require other forms of care.
- Assist in the implementation of Creative Curriculum activities and encourage participation by children.
POSITION #3 - PRIMARY TEACHER (1)
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Duties include but are not limited to:
- Taking responsibility for a primary class, supporting, nurturing and taking a genuine interest in the holistic development of all children in that class.
- Working closely with Colleagues and the Head Teacher to ensure effective teaching and learning.
- Planning and implementing a relevant, challenging and rigorous curriculum.
- Planning and delivering lessons, ensuring attention is given to appropriate differentiation.
- Contributing to collaborative learning at all levels of school life.
- Creating inquiry-based classrooms that develop critical thinking skills, knowledge, and a range of skills within an environment based on trust, respect, and fairness.
- Selecting relevant resources and leveraging digital tools to support and enhance learning;
- Develop appropriate assessment tasks, providing timely and effective feedback that enhances pupil’s learning.
- Communicate effectively with pupils, parents, and colleagues in a professional manner.
- Provide appropriate pastoral support as and when necessary.
- Play an active role in the school’s extra-curricular programmes.
KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE & PERSONAL COMPETENCIES
Preferred Academic and Professional Qualifications
- Full Grade 12 Certificate with 5 Credits or better
- At least a Diploma in English (for the English Language position) / Diploma in Early Childhood Education (for the ELC position) / Diploma in Primary Education (for the Teacher position) from a recognized college. A Bachelor’s Degree in Education will be an added advantage.
- Certified copies of academic qualifications verified by ZAQA
- Qualified teacher registered with The Teaching Council of Zambia (TCZ) with a valid practicing license
Knowledge / Experience /Skills/Competencies
- A Growth Mindset
- At least 2 years’ teaching experience
- Good communication (both oral and written) and presentation skills,
- Good administrative and interpersonal skills
- Must hold high levels of integrity, professionalism, and compassion
- Flexible to changing work needs
APPLICATION PROCESS:
If you believe you meet these terms, forward your Cover Letter, CV, NRC, TCZ License and certified copies of professional qualifications in a single PDF document to vacancies@rhodesparkschool.net and clearly state the position you are applying for in the subject of your email.
Please note that applications that will not be in conformity with the above specifications will not be considered.
CLOSING DATE:
Thursday, 20th November, 2025.
