Teachers Council of Malawi (TCM)
The Teachers Council of Malawi (TCM) is a parastatal organization mandated to regulate the teaching profession in Malawi. Established under the Education Act No. 21 of 2013, TCM is responsible for ensuring high standards of professionalism, accountability, and ethical conduct among teachers across all levels of the education system. The Council oversees teacher registration, professional development, and compliance with ethical and professional standards to enhance the quality of education in the country.
In pursuit of its mission, applications are invited from suitably qualified persons of Malawi origin to fill the following Executive Management vacant position tenable in the Teachers Council of Malawi (TCM) at Kanengo in Lilongwe:
Job Title: Director of Registration and Licensing
Grade: TC2
Reporting to: CEO
Responsible for : Registration and Licensing Manager;
Purpose of the Job
To provide strategic leadership, guidance and direction in the registration, licensing and data management of Teachers and Tutors.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
- Under the general direction of the Chief Executive Officer key, duties and responsibilities of the Director of Registration and Licensing shall include but not limited to, the following:
- Developing, reviewing and implementing policies,regulations, standards, plans and programmes related to the registration, licensing and management of data for Teachers and Tutors;
- Compiling the register of Teachers and Tutors and; recommending necessary amendments and alterations to the Registrar;
- Reviewing the assessment and recommendation of applications for registration, renewal of registration or deregistration of practitioners;
- Overseeing the physical assessment and verification of persons engaged in the Teaching profession for licensing and registration purposes;
- Overseeing the preparation and processing of schedules of applications;
- Liaising with the Information Technology staff for the development and maintenance of the licensing and registration database.
- Representing the Department in various fora on issues of registration and licensing of teaching profession players.
- Analyzing industry trends and recommending for changes to licensing and registration requirements and procedures.
- Preparing appropriate periodic and ad-hoc reports as required by Council;
- Monitoring performance of the Directorate and appraising staff;
Minimum Education Qualifications and Experience
- Master’s Degree in Education; Teacher Education or related field obtained subsequent to a University Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized and accredited Education Institution.
- Five (5) years postgraduate work experience in a senior management position in a field relevant to the functions and responsibility of the Council.
Appointments and Renumeration
Successful candidates shall be appointed on three (3) years performance-based contracts with an attractive salary and benefits commensurate with the seniority of the position and the qualifications of the candidate.
Method of Application
Eligible candidates meeting the required qualifications and experience should submit their application letters with comprehensive CV and three names of traceable referees (including contact details such as telephone numbers and email address), photocopies of relevant certificates and National Identity, to the address below or hand delivered not later than 13th March, 2025:
The Comptroller of Statutory Corporations
P O Box 30061
Capital City
LILONGWE 3
Capital Hill, New Building, Ground Floor
The Applications must clearly indicate the position one is applying for. For example; “Application for the Position of Director of Registration and Licensing for Teachers Council of Malawi.”
Only shortlisted applicants will be acknowledged and invited for interviews.