Job Description

Posted on November 21, 2022

Lusaka International Community School
Location: Zambia
State: Lusaka
Job type: Full-Time
Job category: Education/Teaching Jobs in Zambia

Job Description

Based in Lusaka, Zambia, Lusaka International Community School (LICS) is a co-educational, secular, fee-paying, non-profit school, which provides an internationally recognised education to a culturally diverse, globally-minded student body in a caring and supportive learning environment. LICS holds in high esteem its vision statement which is to œmaximise the potential of future world citizens.
LICS is a leading independent Pre-Primary, Primary, and Secondary School based in the leafy suburb of Roma in Lusaka, Zambia, and is a member of CIS, AISA, and ISAZ.
The school currently has an opening in the Physical Education and Sports Department and is looking for a suitably qualified individual to join the LICS community as a Physical Education Teacher with effect on 1st January 2023.
1. Requirements

At least 3 years of relevant teaching experience.
Proven ability to teach Physical Education across Key Stages 3 to 5
Ability to select and devise appropriate teaching methods and differentiate resources to meet the range of needs of students in Physical Education
Knowledge and experience teaching sports at a competitive level
Excellent knowledge of child protection and safeguarding
Experience in planning effective lessons and developing/contributing to schemes of work
Experience in monitoring, assessing, recording, and reporting student progress
Ability to create a stimulating, effective learning environment through excellent management of student behavior
Able to work within and contribute to coaching and mentoring environment, demonstrating good interpersonal skills and value in shared practice and teamwor
Excellent analytical and communication skills
ICT literate including using Microsoft Teams

2. Qualities

Clear, confident, and articulate
Positive, approachable, committed, enthusiastic, and independent
Well organised
Inspires trust and confidence
Ability to establish and develop close relationships with students, parents, and the community
Demonstrates a genuine interest and passion in the education of young people
Commitment to delivering extra-curricular sporting activities and/or evening classes with different age groups of school children
Good sense of humor
Ability to motivate others

3. Qualifications and Experience

Undergraduate Degree in teaching Physical Education/ Sports
Registered TCZ and or QTS
Additional qualifications are relevant to the role.

4. Key Responsibilities/Accountabilities

Planning and Setting Expectations
Teaching and Managing Pupil Learning
Pastoral Responsibilities

5. Remuneration
Competitive package.

Method of Application

Submit your CV and Application on Company Website : Click Here

Please visit our website (www.lics.sch.zm/career-opportunities), fill in the online application form, and upload a detailed CV with a cover letter along with three referees, one of whom should be your current supervisor by 30.11.2022, Kindly note that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

7. Safeguarding

Lusaka International Community School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidates appointment will be subject to full security vetting.