Vacancy title:
Head Teacher

[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Education, and Training, Category: Management, Education, Teachers & Education, Colleges, Universities & Schools]

Jobs at:
Edinburgh Girls' High School

Deadline of this Job:
Friday, October 16 2026

Duty Station:
Mzuzu, Malawi | Lilongwe

Summary
Date Posted: Tuesday, October 13 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

Edinburgh Girls High School invites applications from suitably qualified, experienced, and dedicated professionals for the position of Head Teacher.

JOB SUMMARY

The Head Teacher will provide strategic, academic, and administrative leadership to the school. The position will be responsible for ensuring high standards of teaching and learning, effective staff management, student discipline and welfare, and the implementation of the school’s vision, policies, and strategic objectives.

The Head Teacher will also work closely with the Board, teachers, students, parents, and other stakeholders to promote the overall development and success of the school.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

The successful candidate should:

• Hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Education or a related field from a recognised institution.
• Have a minimum of five (5) years’ relevant work experience, including experience in a leadership or management position.
• Demonstrate strong leadership, communication, organisational, and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrate the ability to provide effective academic and administrative leadership.
• Demonstrate a strong commitment to maintaining high standards of teaching, learning, discipline, and student welfare.
• Be able to work collaboratively with teachers, students, parents, and other stakeholders.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 60

Level of Education: bachelor degree

Job application procedure
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Interested and suitably qualified candidates should submit the following documents:

• An application letter.
• A detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV).
• Copies of relevant academic and professional certificates.
• Names and contact details of at least three (3) traceable referees who have mail addresses.

Applications should be addressed to:

The Board Chairperson
Chesney Trust
P.O. Box 153
Mzuzu, Malawi

Closing Date: Friday, 16th October 2026

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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