Teacher – Home Economics / Biology

  • Full Time
  • Mzuzu, Malawi
  • Applications have closed

Marymount Catholic Secondary School

BRIEF BACKGROUND OF THE SCHOOL

Marymount Catholic Secondary School was opened on 29th January, 1963. The school is located on the Southern part of the plot of land owned by the Catholic Diocese of Mzuzu. It is situated along the Chimaliro Road, about eight kilometres from the hub of Mzuzu City. Although the school is based in Mzuzu, its catchment area covers all districts in Malawi.

Applications are invited from suitably qualified, committed Christians to fill the position of a teacher with the subject combination of Home Economics and Biology at Marymount Catholic Secondary School.

TEACHER – Home Economics / Biology

The successful candidate will be answerable to the School Manager, through the Operations Manager / Academics. The teachers will be responsible for:

  1. Ensuring preparation of schemes and records of work and lesson plans in their teaching subjects.
  2. Preparing methods of teaching and assessing students.
  3. Ensuring that the subject matter is delivered within the allocated time
  4. Ensuring that students are given enough work to do.
  5. Ensuring that students’ behaviour is consistent with standing regulations that the school currently enforce.
  6. Listing all teaching materials and maintaining inventory.
  7. Preparing and setting both monthly and termly tests.
  8. Marking and recording the scores in the report cards and scholastic record forms as per deadlines
  9. Monitoring performance of students and arranging revision where necessary
  10. Identifying subject needs, budgeting and ensuring requisition of the materials.
  11. Liaising with other teachers in the provision of essential information for the development of the students and efficient use of time.
  12. Encouraging students to participate in co-curricular activities.
  13. Being exemplary to students.

QUALIFICATIONS

  1. Bachelor’s Degree in Education
  2. Must have at least 5 years’ experience in a similar position.
  3. Must be between the age of 30-55 years.
  4. Must be a practicing Christian.
  5. Must be sober-minded and honest.
  6. Must be computer literate.
  7. Must be a self-starter.
  8. Retired teachers have an added advantage.

All applications should include contact numbers and addresses of at least three traceable referees and a current Curriculum Vitae (CV).

Closing date for receiving applications is 15th August 2025. Only shortlisted candidates will be called for interviews.

Applications should be sent to:

The Education Coordinator
Diocese of Mzuzu
P.O. Box 2
MZUZU
Email: education@mzuzu.org