Secondary School, Vice Principal

Lusaka International Community School • Full-time • Lusaka • 14h ago

Based in Lusaka, Zambia, Lusaka International Community School (LICS) is a co-educational, secular, fee-paying, non-profit institution that offers an internationally recognised education to a culturally diverse and globally minded student community. We pride ourselves on providing a caring and supportive learning environment and uphold our vision to “maximise the potential of future world citizens.”

LICS is a leading independent pre-primary, primary, and secondary school situated in the leafy suburb of Roma in Lusaka. The school is a proud member of CIS, AISA, and ISAZ.

We are pleased to announce an exciting opportunity and are seeking a suitably qualified individual to join the LICS community as a Secondary School Vice Principal, effective 1^st August 2026.

1. Requirements and Qualities:

· Demonstrate strong motivation, discipline, initiative, and professional conduct.

· Ability to plan, forecast, and continuously review to drive school improvement.

· Communicates respectfully and clearly with diverse staff, students, parents, and external partners.

· Proven experience leading academic and/or pastoral areas, including behaviour, attendance, and discipline.

· Skilled in data analysis, student tracking, IT systems, and evidence-informed decision-making.

· Effectively manages sensitive well-being matters, delivers PSHE programmes, and works collaboratively as a team player.

· Demonstrate sound leadership knowledge, skills, values, and effective professional practice.

· Lead teaching and learning, drives innovation, and establishes effective management systems.

· Builds strong professional relationships through empathy, cultural sensitivity, and interpersonal skills.

· Actively engages with and contributes to the wider school community.

2. Qualifications:

· BEd / BA (QTS) / PGCE or equivalent

· Qualifications and training relevant to the leadership position

· Training in Child Protection and Safeguarding (Mandatory)

· Preferred certification in pastoral leadership or counselling skills

3. Key Responsibilities:

3.1 Learner Welfare and Performance Monitoring / Management

· Oversee the quality of teaching, learning, curriculum delivery, and assessment across Secondary.

· Lead academic quality assurance, including lesson observations, work scrutiny, and examination analysis.

· Line-manage and mentor Heads of Department, supporting professional development and performance management.

· Use data, tracking, and intervention strategies to raise academic standards and support learner progress.

· Ensure effective provision for Learning Support, EAL, and G&T learners, and oversee inspection readiness.

3.2 Safeguarding

· Ensure all pupils feel safe, supported, and secure within the school environment.

· Promote a strong safeguarding culture across the Secondary school.

· Undertake and maintain relevant child protection and safeguarding training.

· Support staff awareness of safeguarding responsibilities and procedures.

· Act in accordance with school and statutory safeguarding policies.

3.3 Timetabling

· Lead the development and coordination of the Secondary school timetable.

· Work closely with Heads of Department to ensure effective departmental timetabling.

· Ensure efficient deployment of staff to support curriculum delivery.

· Resolve timetable challenges in collaboration with teaching staff.

· Review and refine timetables to support learner needs and school priorities.

3.4 Policy Development and Communications

· Lead the development, review, and implementation of academic and behaviour policies.

· Communicate effectively with parents on academic progress, behaviour, and pastoral matters.

· Contribute to staff and parents’ handbooks and provide regular parent updates.

· Ensure pastoral care is integrated with academic tracking for holistic student development.

· Oversee behaviour management strategies and disciplinary processes.

3.5 Line Management, Staff Development, and Training

· Line-manage Heads of Department in partnership with the Secondary Principal.

· Lead staff development and training aligned with school improvement priorities.

· Coordinate internal and external professional development opportunities.

· Play a key role in academic staff performance management.

· Support the induction and ongoing professional growth of staff.

3.6 Planning

· Plan strategically with the Principal to support school development priorities.

· Coordinate preparations with staff, finance, and external stakeholders.

· Supervise academic activities and initiatives across Secondary.

· Oversee assessment and examination systems and processes.

· Monitor implementation to ensure impact and continuous improvement.

4. Remuneration:

Competitive package.

5. Application Process:

Please visit the LICS website https://lics.sch.zm/solicited-application/ and fill in the online application form and upload a detailed CV with a cover letter and three referees (one should be your current supervisor) by 3^rd January 2026. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

6. Safeguarding:

LICS is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate's appointment will be subject to full security vetting.