Head of Social Sciences Department

Sonshine School is a private institution under Northmead Assemblies of God Church located in Olympia Park, Lusaka. We provide quality education in nursery, primary and secondary school levels.

We are looking for a qualified Head of Social Sciences Department to take full responsibility for the running of the Department. This means ensuring the provision of top class education for pupils, with a strong commitment to spiritual, character, and leadership development. He/she should also be an experienced teacher of Civic Education and English Language.

Position

Head of Social Sciences Department with the following teaching combination – Civic Education/English

Responsibilities

The following are responsibilities of the Head of Social Sciences Department:

• Oversee the running of the department in all facets.
• Ensure that members of staff execute their work professionally.
• Attend to visitors and parents that visit the department.
• Offer spiritual and moral support to members of staff and pupils.
• Conduct devotion with members of staff.
• Coordinate assessments in the department and monitor students’ academic progress using the tracking system.
• Orient new members of staff assigned to the department.
• Identify training needs of all members of staff at the department.
• Conduct performance appraisal and evaluation for members of staff.
• Advising and contributing to curriculum development at school.
• To liaise with management on matters that relate to the efficient and effectiveness of managing the department.
• To ensure high levels of discipline are upheld among members of staff and pupils.
• Draw the section budget and carry out purchases if assigned.
• Manage resources in the department.
• Carry out other lawful duties assigned by management.
• Formulate policies and keep recorders for the department.

Qualifications:

• A minimum of Bachelor’s Degree in Education.
• Certification by TCZ (Teaching Council of Zambia)
• Not less than 3 years teaching experience will be an added advantage.

Terms: Salary, terms and conditions of employment as per contract.

Please submit your soft copies of resume, cover letter, references and applicable certifications to the following email; humanresource@sonshineschools.org and copy info@sonshineschools.org

Note:

• Incomplete applications will not be considered.
• Only shortlisted applications will be contacted.