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Lesley Snyman and associates

School Principal

Lesley Snyman and associates

  • R33,000 - R62,500 per month
  • Permanent Senior position
  • Botswana
  • Posted 21 Sep 2026 by Lesley Snyman and associates
  • Expires in 34 days
  • Job 2645355 - Ref LSA-J025-01
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About the position

A school group is appointing a Principal to lead the Primary School at one of its schools in Gaborone, Botswana. The phase runs from Standard 1 to Standard 7 and ends with the national Primary School Leaving Examination. This is a hands-on headship: the academic standard, the teaching team, and the day-to-day running of the school.

In this role

  • Lead the academic programme across Standards 1 to 7 and own performance in the Primary School Leaving Examination
  • Lead, appraise and develop the teaching and support staff, including managing underperformance on record
  • Run the school day to day: timetabling, discipline, learner wellbeing and the co-curricular programme
  • Manage the Primary School budget and resources
  • Keep the phase compliant with Botswana Ministry of Education and accreditation requirements
  • Act as the point of contact for parents, and support enrolment and retention

What we are looking for

  • Senior leadership of a primary or junior school, accountable for academic results

  • A recognised teaching qualification: Diploma in Primary Education, Bachelor of Education or equivalent

  • Registration with the Botswana Teaching Professionals Council (BOTEPCO) and a valid teaching licence, in place before taking up the post
  • The right to work in Botswana, or willingness to relocate to Gaborone on a work permit

The Botswana national syllabus and the Primary School Leaving Examination are expected to be learnt rather than already held, so applications from outside Botswana are welcome.

On offer
The range reflects whether the appointment is made locally or on an expatriate basis, and the appointee's experience. There is no housing allowance. Work-related permit costs are carried by the employer.

Next steps
Click "Apply Now" to submit your CV. If your experience is a match, I will contact you. If you have not heard from me within 30 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.

Desired Skills:

  • Primary school leadership
  • Curriculum management
  • Teacher appraisal
  • School budget management
  • School administration

Desired Qualification Level:

  • Diploma

About The Employer:

An English-medium school group operating in Southern Africa and part of a listed education group. The school offers the Botswana national syllabus through the primary phase and an international curriculum in the high school, on a single campus in Gaborone.

Employer & Job Benefits:

  • Performance Bonus
  • Retirement Fund
  • Group Life Assurance

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Lesley Snyman and associates

About the agency

Lesley Snyman and associates (LSA) is a proudly South African, talent acquisition and recruitment specialist, skilled in the identification and resourcing of Human Capital. At Lesley Snyman and associates we advance the career trajectories of our candidates by providing them with suitable opportunities for growth, development and career advancement. In partnership with our clients, we develop an in-depth understanding of their unique corporate culture and of their specific requirements to facilitate the synergetic placement of talent. Our mission is to embody the core values of Trust, Integrity, Honesty and Mutual Respect. In doing so we believe that we will be able to provide the best possible service to both clients and candidates alike. We understand that just as each job specification differs, so too do the daily processes involved in identifying and recruiting exceptional talent. Through the constant refinement of our business processes we aim to exceed the expectations of clients and candidates in the timely acquisition and appointment of successful applicants. Some of our standard business processes include: • The loading of new job advertisements • The screening of suitable applicants • The interviewing of selected talent • The appointment of successful candidates Furthermore, the following background checks and verifications are typically conducted: • Qualification – Secondary and Tertiary; Courses and Certificates • Credit History and Criminal Clearance (AFIS) • Driver’s License and Identification Document (ID)

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