Zambia Sugar
Zambia Sugar
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JOB ADVERTISEMENT
Zambia Sugar Plc. is an ABF Sugar Company, the leading Sugar producer in Zambia. Its main activities are the growing of sugar cane, the production and marketing of sugar and other sugar downstream products.
The company invites applications from suitably qualified and experienced individuals to fill the position at Nakambala Private School.
SCHOOL MANAGER (D1) x 1 – FIXED TERM CONTRACT
This position reports to the Human Resource Director. As a School Manager, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the educational experience of our students and guiding a team of dedicated educators. You will have the opportunity to make a significant impact on the lives of our students and contribute to the continued success of our institution.
Key Responsibilities
Policy & Compliance
Ensure compliance with Zambia Ministry of Education policies.
Liaise with the Ministry of Education on syllabus changes, exam dates, and policy updates.
Ensure the school meets all requirements for exam registrations and annual renewals.
Academic Leadership
Oversee implementation of the Zambian curriculum and ECZ exam requirements for all examination classes.
Ensure quality teaching, learning, and assessment across all subjects, recommending interventions where necessary.
Lead academic quality assurance: lesson observations, work scrutiny, and exam analysis.
Monitor lesson planning, ensuring teachers prepare lesson plans, weekly forecasts, and schemes of work.
Use data tracking and interventions to raise academic standards.
Select appropriate curricula for Primary and Secondary sections.
Examinations & Reporting
Prepare the school for national examinations, including secure storage of exam papers.
Oversee timetables, examinations, and academic reporting.
Prepare monthly reports for the school section.
Staffing & Professional Development
Recruit, interview, and select qualified teaching staff with HR support.
Supervise, mentor, appraise, and support teaching and non-teaching staff.
Line manages Heads of Sections and support professional development.
Manage staff discipline, performance, and recommend confirmations/promotions. Promote in-service training in supervision and pedagogy.
Administration & Records
Maintain accurate school records, including teacher registers and statistical data.
Prepare and manage annual budgets, monitor expenditure, and enforce cost control.
Procure teaching aids, materials, and other resources.
Prepare and publish the school calendar in line with Ministry guidelines.
Student Welfare & Discipline
Create a conducive teaching and learning environment.
Maintain pupil discipline, welfare, and positive behavior management.
Support extracurricular activities, sports, and cultural programs.
Strategic Development & Community Engagement
Take charge of the development and implementation of strategic plans for school improvement.
Act as a liaison between the school, parents, and the Ministry of Education, ensuring open and effective communication.
Represent the school at official functions, meetings, and community events.
Oversee day-to-day operations of the Secondary School, including student discipline, extracurricular activities, and event planning.
Minimum Requirements
Full Grade 12 Certificate.
Bachelor’s degree in education (master’s preferred).
Preferably 7-10 years teaching/administrative experience.
Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
Knowledge of national education policies and examination systems.
Financial management and budgeting expertise.
Ability to inspire staff, students, and the community.
Suitably qualified applicants must provide certificates which have been verified by the Zambia Qualifications Authority (ZAQA).
Should you be interested in applying for any of these roles, please submit your detailed CV, copies of relevant qualifications, registrations and ID/Passport as a single pdf document for the attention of HR Business Partner Email: careers@zamsugar.zm indicating “Application – School Manager” in the subject line.
Closing date for applications is 24th June 2026.
Applicants may be required to complete pre-employment checks (qualification, credit, security, background, and medical assessments) as part of the recruitment process where applicable.
Should you not hear from us within 4 weeks after the closing date, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.