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POSITION: Site Manager START DATE: August 2025 DATE ADVERTISED: 21^st March 2025 APPLICATION DEADLINE: 4^th April, 2025 CONTRACT TYPE: Full Time / 2 Years JOB DESCRIPTION: Download Here   INTRODUCTION The site manager ensures that there is efficient management of the site projects and maintenance of Chengelo schools’ facilities. This includes proper running and supervision of electrical, water systems, grounds and fleet always to ensure that operations of the school are efficient. The job holder must have a clear understanding on running preventive and reactive maintenance schedules with strong management and operations knowledge.   KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Maintenance

• Ensure that all buildings, electrical systems, grounds and water systems are maintained to the highest standards.
• Ensure that all maintenance requests are attended to the right quality and in a timeous manner.
• Create maintenance schedules for all installations in the school and ensure adherence to schedule.
• Plan for projects and upgrades to infrastructure by ensuring that the right estimation of materials and labor is made available.
• Maintain an asset register which

2. Fleet management

• Supervise the school fleet and engines ensuring adherence to the maintenance schedules.
• Supervise all bookings and ensure that vehicles are available for the school activities.
• Ensure that the fleet complies with the laws of Zambia (Road fitness, road tax and insurance)

3. Staff management

• Provide leadership to the site team by supervision and ensuring effective service delivery and customer satisfaction.
• Manage staff numbers, productivity and provide training and development to ensure high performance.

4. Health and safety

• Ensure that all site installations are compliant with health, safety and environmental regulations as per school policies and laws of Zambia.

5. Reporting and planning

• Provide monthly reports for all activities of the site team giving recommendations for areas of improvement to senior management.
• Plan out all the work according to the school calendar ensuring that the right resources are available.
• Create and ensure that allocated budgets for the site team are complied with.

  QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:

• Diploma or higher in civil, electrical, mechanical or any built environment discipline.
• Membership to a professional body (EIZ, ZIA, or any other applicable membership)
• Good understanding of facilities and project management
• Experience of managing and motivating a team and on-site contractors
• Excellent knowledge of Health and Safety Law and Fire Safety Law
• Track record of managing both preventive and reactive maintenance schedules
• The ability to maintain accurate maintenance records and site risk assessments
• Good stakeholder management skills ranging of people including children, staff, parents, visitors and contractors.

  EXPERIENCE:

• Experience of working in a maintenance and projects role (5 years), preferably in a similar environment, coupled with having worked in a managerial or senior supervisory capacity.

  PROFESSIONAL SKILLS, ABILITIES AND QUALITIES

• Committed Christian
• Proven experience with team leadership
• Attention to detail and a good planner
• Budgeting and cost control
• Ability to multitask and work under pressure
• Understand and support the Christian ethos of our School, including the spiritual development of the pupils and the school’s role within the community.
• Evidence of leading by example, demonstrating good interpersonal skills, with the ability to enthuse and motivate others and develop effective partnerships.

  Chengelo School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts are subject to satisfactory teacher registration check, police check, referee checks, identification verification and the requirement to disclose any information relevant to the candidate’s eligibility to engage in activities involving young people.   CONTACT: For further details including job specifications and an application form please visit our website: www.chengeloschool.org/work-with-us/   Fill in Application Form for this Role  

POSITION: Primary School Teacher with Assistant Hostel Parent Role (Upper or Lower Primary) START DATE: 1^st May 2025 DATE ADVERTISED: APPLICATION DEADLINE: 5^th March, 2025 CONTRACT TYPE: Full Time / 2 Years JOB DESCRIPTION: Download Here INTRODUCTION: Chengelo School is a Christian, International boarding school with a vision to provide the best quality education to produce future generations of leaders for Zambia and beyond. Located in a beautiful setting in rural Zambia, the school comprises both Primary and Secondary sections as well as an Outdoor Education Centre. After a period of significant growth, we are seeking dedicated educators to join our team to drive the school forward into its next phase.   POSITION AVAILABLE: Primary School Teacher with Assistant Hostel Parent Role The Primary School Teacher will make the education of the pupils their first concern and will be accountable for achieving the highest possible standards in work and conduct. The teacher will act with honesty and integrity, have strong subject knowledge, keep their knowledge and skills as a teacher up-to-date, and be self-critical. They will forge positive professional relationships and work with parents in the best interests of the pupils.   PERSON PROFILE:

• Holds a degree in Education or a relevant field and is a licensed teacher.
• Possesses a minimum of three years’ teaching experience, preferably in the Cambridge curriculum or similar.
• Demonstrates expertise in teaching young learners and fostering a nurturing classroom environment.
• Has a proven track record of excellent pupil engagement and progress.
• Employs innovative teaching strategies that foster critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Commits to continuous professional development and contributes to the growth of the Primary Department.
• Upholds strong Christian values and is dedicated to the vision and mission of Chengelo School.

  REMUNERATION: Staff who work at Chengelo do so out of a sense of calling and are paid at good local Zambian rates. The school provides accommodation on site; discounted school fees; main meal during term time; local medical cover; transport home every two years; and a gratuity payment at the end of the contract.   Chengelo School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts are subject to satisfactory teacher registration check, police check, referee checks, identification verification and the requirement to disclose any information relevant to the candidate’s eligibility to engage in activities involving young people.   CONTACT: For further details including the job description and an application form please visit our website: www.chengeloschool.org/work-with-us/ Please note that if you do not fill in a Chengelo application form we will not be able to consider your application.   Fill in Application Form for this Role