Head Teacher
Trident Schools (Zambia)

Job Opportunity

Head Teacher - Trident College Solwezi

The Trident group of schools, comprising Trident College (age 12-18), Trident Prep Solwezi (age 4-11), Trident Prep Kalumbila (age 4-11) and Trident Prep Lusaka (age 4-11), is Zambia’s leading independent school group, providing an exceptional all-round educational experience for Zambian and expatriate pupils throughout their school career. The schools draw from the best of Southern African and British school traditions. Our academic emphasis is on a British international curriculum, supporting entrance into Cambridge International Examinations, and we maintain a cultural emphasis and understanding of Zambia and its history.

Situated in a magnificent private game reserve with beautiful and extensive facilities, the College balances academic excellence with sporting, cultural, spiritual and pastoral experiences, developing adventurous and adaptable young people who have a love for the world around them and respect for others, and will make positive contributions to society. The school is proud of its focus on pastoral care for both boarding and day pupils, and ensures that all students are able to access a holistic education programme designed to support their individual needs.

Educore Services, Trident Schools’ supporting company, are seeking an exceptional Head for August 2025 / January 2026 to lead growth and promote excellence at Trident College, reporting to the Executive Head of Trident Schools.

Building on the foundation and recent leadership by Austin Clarke, now the Executive Head of Trident Schools, the new Head of Trident College will provide strong direction and guidance to the College. They will bring a clear vision and innovative strategic development to realise Trident’s future ambitions in line with the school’s unique context.

The successful candidate will combine strategic leadership experience with highly effective and sensitive management skills and strong intellectual abilities. A visionary leader, the new Head will inspire a growing senior management team and a staff and student cohort hailing from all over the world, and will always embody the values of responsibility, respect, integrity, innovation and industry by which we abide. They will demonstrate a passionate commitment to the Trident ethos and culture, and will be able to identify and embody those principles considered important by our stakeholders, including parents and the wider community.

We anticipate that the successful candidate will have a post-graduate degree in an educational discipline, an exemplary teaching record and proven senior leadership skills in an African international school setting. We ask that candidates can demonstrate strong skills in communication and marketing, and are able to plan and execute strategic and cost-effective financial management for the sustainable growth of the school.

Understanding of the Cambridge curriculum, International Baccalaureate and the use of technology in education will be looked on favourably, as well as demonstrable understanding of Zambian values and culture and aptitude in working in a multicultural environment.

If you feel suitably qualified and you are interested in this role, click here for further information within the candidate pack. To apply please submit the underlisted to the email address on headrecruitment@trident-college.com.

To apply please submit the following documents:

1.      A cover letter

2.      A detailed CV

3.      At least (3) latest & valid referee contacts, one of which must be current or you have worked with not more than two (2) years ago.

Key dates:

For an informal discussion, please contact either Andrew Whittall (CEO) or Austin Clarke (Executive Head Trident Schools) at headrecruitment@trident-college.com

Educore Services is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to the safeguarding of children. Appointment will be subject to an enhanced child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and criminal records.