ABOUT THE ROLE

Michiru View Schools is looking for a dynamic and experienced Head Teacher to provide strategic, professional, and instructional leadership to the Primary School. The successful candidate will ensure the effective management of teaching and learning, staff, learners, school resources, and co-curricular activities.

If you are a passionate educator with proven leadership skills and a commitment to academic excellence, this is your opportunity to make a lasting impact.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

Minimum Qualifications (any of the following):

• Bachelor's Degree in Primary Education; OR
• Diploma in Education from a recognised institution; OR
• Recognised Teaching Certificate with a minimum of 5 years' experience as a Head Teacher or Deputy Head Teacher at a reputable school, with a proven good track record
• Valid Malawi School Certificate of Education (MSCE) or recognised equivalent

Must Have:

• Registered and licensed with the Teachers Council of Malawi
• Proven leadership, management, supervisory, and organisational skills
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and decision-making skills
• Good understanding of the Malawi primary school curriculum and national examination requirements
• Highly organised, professional, innovative, and committed to academic excellence
• Ability to work effectively with staff, parents, learners, and other stakeholders

Added Advantages:

• Experience managing and improving academic performance at PSLCE level
• Previous experience as a MANEB Examiner or Marker
• Training in Early Childhood Development (ECD)
• Knowledge or training in the Montessori Method of Education
• Professional training in First Aid, CPR, Child Protection, Safeguarding, Guidance and Counseling, Psychosocial Support, Inclusive Education, Classroom Management, School Leadership, Financial Management, Digital Literacy, and ICT in Education
• Ability to supervise multiple sports disciplines and co-curricular activities
• Experience in community engagement, parent relations, and staff capacity building
• Experience managing pre-school and primary school programmes

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide effective academic, administrative, and professional leadership for the Primary School
• Supervise, monitor, and evaluate teaching and learning to ensure high standards and improved learner performance
• Coordinate development, implementation, and monitoring of school academic programmes, policies, and strategic plans
• Supervise teaching and non-teaching staff and maintain high standards of professionalism, discipline, and performance
• Conduct staff meetings, appraisals, lesson observations, and other supervisory activities for continuous professional improvement
• Ensure schemes and records of work, lesson plans, assessment records, and other professional documents are properly maintained
• Monitor learners' academic progress and implement strategies to improve performance in internal and national examinations
• Maintain effective learner discipline, child safeguarding, welfare, and a safe, supportive, and inclusive school environment
• Manage and account for school resources, facilities, and equipment in accordance with school policies
• Coordinate communication and positive working relationships among School Administration, staff, parents, learners, and other stakeholders
• Provide leadership and oversight in co-curricular activities, including sports, clubs, and cultural activities
• Prepare and submit relevant academic, administrative, and management reports
• Teach any subject of specialisation in senior classes (especially Standard 7 & 8) and perform other duties reasonably assigned

• Provide effective academic, administrative, and professional leadership for the Primary School
• Supervise, monitor, and evaluate teaching and learning to ensure high standards and improved learner performance
• Coordinate development, implementation, and monitoring of school academic programmes, policies, and strategic plans
• Supervise teaching and non-teaching staff and maintain high standards of professionalism, discipline, and performance
• Conduct staff meetings, appraisals, lesson observations, and other supervisory activities for continuous professional improvement
• Ensure schemes and records of work, lesson plans, assessment records, and other professional documents are properly maintained
• Monitor learners' academic progress and implement strategies to improve performance in internal and national examinations
• Maintain effective learner discipline, child safeguarding, welfare, and a safe, supportive, and inclusive school environment
• Manage and account for school resources, facilities, and equipment in accordance with school policies
• Coordinate communication and positive working relationships among School Administration, staff, parents, learners, and other stakeholders
• Provide leadership and oversight in co-curricular activities, including sports, clubs, and cultural activities
• Prepare and submit relevant academic, administrative, and management reports
• Teach any subject of specialisation in senior classes (especially Standard 7 & 8) and perform other duties reasonably assigned

• Proven leadership, management, supervisory, and organisational skills
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and decision-making skills
• Good understanding of the Malawi primary school curriculum and national examination requirements
• Highly organised, professional, innovative, and committed to academic excellence
• Ability to work effectively with staff, parents, learners, and other stakeholders
• Experience managing and improving academic performance at PSLCE level
• Previous experience as a MANEB Examiner or Marker
• Training in Early Childhood Development (ECD)
• Knowledge or training in the Montessori Method of Education
• Professional training in First Aid, CPR, Child Protection, Safeguarding, Guidance and Counseling, Psychosocial Support, Inclusive Education, Classroom Management, School Leadership, Financial Management, Digital Literacy, and ICT in Education
• Ability to supervise multiple sports disciplines and co-curricular activities
• Experience in community engagement, parent relations, and staff capacity building
• Experience managing pre-school and primary school programmes

• Bachelor's Degree in Primary Education; OR
• Diploma in Education from a recognised institution; OR
• Recognised Teaching Certificate with a minimum of 5 years' experience as a Head Teacher or Deputy Head Teacher at a reputable school, with a proven good track record
• Valid Malawi School Certificate of Education (MSCE) or recognised equivalent
• Registered and licensed with the Teachers Council of Malawi