VACANCIES: HEADTEACHERS

MINISTRY OF EDUCATION AND TRAINING – KINGDOM OF ESWATINI

VACANCIES: HEADTEACHERS

The Ministry of Education and Training invites applications from qualified candidates for appointment to the following positions:

1. Headteacher – High School

2. Headteacher – Primary School

Emoluments: Grade D5
Application Closing Date: 12 November 2026 at 16:45 (4:45 pm).

1. HEADTEACHER – HIGH SCHOOL

Available Positions and Schools

Qualifications and Experience

The applicant must be in possession of any of the underlisted qualifications:

1. O’Level / IGCSE certificate.

2. BA Degree plus P.G.C.E / B.Ed. qualification.

3. Have been a Deputy Head Teacher for at least 2 years.

Job Specification

Job Summary

Responsible for the smooth running of a school, academic and social achievement of learners as well as the management of staff.

Key Performance Areas

1. Teaching.

2. Strategic management.

3. Policy implementation and compliance.

4. Monitoring and evaluation.

5. Budgeting.

6. Discipline and performance management.

7. Stakeholder management.

Duties and Functional Responsibilities

1. Provide strategic planning, direction and guidance for the school, determining priorities and directing resources accordingly.

2. Monitor and ensure compliance to all educational policies, priorities and targets.

3. Ensure proper planning and presentation of lessons by teachers.

4. Ensure the attainment of the school’s mandate through timeous performance management and maintenance of discipline.

5. Ensure that there are adequate resources (human skills, equipment and materials) for the school to fulfil its mandate.

6. Monitor and evaluate the quality of teaching and achievement of all.

7. Oversee the proper admission of learners into the school.

8. Plan and ensure development and maintenance of the school’s infrastructure and equipment.

9. Recommend the appointment of Heads of Department and coordinate the appointment of invigilators for external examinations.

10. Prepare the budget for the school and monitor its implementation.

11. Ensure and maintain harmonious working relations between staff, School Committee, Ministry of Education and Training, parents and learners.

12. Ensure a conducive environment for teaching and learning as well as the safety and welfare of learners, teachers and all staff members.

13. Prepare financial and academic reports as required.

14. Oversee the preparation of the school development plan and school timetable.

15. Attend to parents’ concerns with academic and social issues relating to learners.

16. Coordinate all staff and committee meetings.

17. Perform any other duties as assigned.

2. HEADTEACHER – PRIMARY SCHOOL

Available Positions and Schools

Qualifications and Experience

The applicant must be in possession of the underlisted qualification and experience:

1. O’Level or IGCSE certificate.

2. Primary Teacher’s Diploma and BED qualification.

3. Have been a Deputy Head Teacher for at least 2 years.

Job Specification

Job Summary

Responsible for providing leadership and ensuring that teaching and learning occur in a conducive environment.

Key Performance Areas

1. Teaching.

2. Leadership and Management.

3. Policy implementation and compliance.

4. Monitoring and evaluation.

5. Budgeting.

6. Discipline and performance management.

7. Stakeholder management.

Duties and Functional Responsibilities

1. Provide leadership at primary school level and ensure that resources are adequately allocated and utilised towards teaching and learning.

2. Monitor and ensure compliance to all educational policies, priorities and targets.

3. Oversee teachers’ attendance and supervise proper planning and lesson presentation.

4. Ensure the attainment of the school’s mandate through timeous performance management and maintenance of discipline.

5. Monitor and evaluate the quality of teaching and achievement of all.

6. Oversee the proper admission of learners into the school.

7. Monitor the development and maintenance of the school’s infrastructure and equipment.

8. Lead in the preparation of budget for the school and monitor its implementation.

9. Ensure and maintain harmonious working relations between staff, School Committee, Ministry of Education and Training, parents and learners.

10. Ensure a conducive environment for teaching and learning as well as the safety and welfare of learners, teachers and all staff members.

11. Prepare financial and academic reports as required.

12. Oversee the preparation of the school development plan and school timetable.

13. Attend to parents’ concerns with academic and social issues relating to learners.

14. Coordinate all staff and committee meetings.

15. Perform any other duties as assigned.

3. Emoluments

The successful candidates will be paid at Grade D5.

4. Application Procedure

Applications together with a detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV), which includes:

• TSC number.

• Employee number.

• Current school and position.

• Clear references.

Applications should be addressed to:

The Executive Secretary
Teaching Service Commission
P.O. Box 976
Mbabane, Eswatini.

Applications should be submitted to your Regional Education Offices (REO) on or before the closing date.

Hand-delivery at the Regional Education Offices.

5. Closing Date

12 November 2026 at 16:45 (4:45 pm).

Applications submitted after this day will not be accepted.

Important Notice: Applicants who do not meet the required years of experience need not apply.

Important Notes

• Both positions carry Grade D5 remuneration.

• The high school vacancy list contains 13 schools.

• The primary school vacancy list contains 14 schools.

• The advertisement specifies a minimum of two years’ experience as a Deputy Head Teacher for both positions.

• Applications must be hand-delivered to the relevant Regional Education Office.