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Lesley Snyman and associates

School Principal

Lesley Snyman and associates

  • R Undisclosed
  • Contract Senior position
  • Botswana
  • Posted 26 Oct 2026 by Lesley Snyman and associates
  • Expires in 32 days
  • Job 2646625 - Ref LSA-J025-02
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About the position

A school group is appointing a School Head to lead the Primary School at one of its schools in Gaborone. The phase runs from Standard 1 to Standard 7 and ends with the national Primary School Leaving Examination.

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 underperformance on record
  • Run the school day to day: timetabling, discipline, wellbeing and the co-curricular programme
  • Manage the Primary School budget and resources
  • Keep the phase compliant with Ministry of Education and accreditation requirements
  • Act as the point of contact for parents, and support enrolment, retention and the transition into the High School

What we are looking for

  • Citizenship of Botswana, or a confirmed citizenship appointment
  • Senior leadership of a primary school, accountable for academic results, against the Botswana national syllabus
  • A recognised teaching qualification, such as a Diploma in Primary Education or a Bachelor of Education
  • Registration with the Botswana Teaching Professionals Council (BOTEPCO) and a valid teaching licence, in place before taking up the post

On offer

Paid in Pula, on a three-year fixed-term contract. An incentive of up to 20 percent of annual cost to company on agreed targets, a 15 percent gratuity, medical aid shared equally with the employer, and tuition for the first child at the school. The package is negotiable and discussed directly with shortlisted candidates.

Next steps

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If you have not heard from me within 30 days, please consider your application unsuccessful on this occasion. Thank you for your interest.

Desired Skills:

  • Budget Management
  • Leadership
  • Staff Development
  • Performance Management
  • Staff Management

Desired Work Experience:

  • 5 to 10 years [other] Education
  • 2 to 5 years Senior Management

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
  • Group Life Assurance
  • Medical Aid

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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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