Physical EducationTeacher / Swimming Coach

  • Contract Type: Contract Based
  • Commencement Date: January 1, 2026
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Sentinel Kalumbila is in the North-Western Province of Zambia. This purpose-built school, of over 300 pupils, is operated by Educore Services. It was established in 2014 to meet the educational needs of children whose parents work at the local copper mine and those in the surrounding areas. Sentinel Kalumbila offers schooling from Early Years to Year 7. Educore Services is seeking a suitably qualified, experienced and enthusiastic Physical Education Teacher / Swimming Coach.

The appointee will report to the Head of School and directly contribute to all areas of Physical Education and the teaching of swimming across three Kalumbila schools within the Educore Services group (Sentinel Kalumbila, Trident Preparatory Kalumbila and Frontier Nkisu). Additionally, they will be required to add to the extra-curricular curriculum in these schools.

Main Purpose of the Job

To provide the students with an excellent educational experience in the Kalumbila schools in accordance with the schools’ Physical Education and swimming curriculum. To work in conjunction with fellow Physical Education teachers and swimming coaches to ensure that students excel in all sporting disciplines and compete favourably.

Qualifications Required

  • Diploma in Physical Education, a degree is an added advantage
  • Minimum 5 O’ levels including Mathematics and English
  • TCZ practicing Licence.
  • Police clearance
  • Minimum 2 years work experience in teaching PE
  • Minimum 2 years work experience in coaching swimming and training students to swim competitively.
  • Familiar with the Cambridge curriculum
  • Must have the skills of teaching: Athletics, Football, Netball, Rugby, Cricket, Volleyball and Swimming

Key Skills

The successful candidate will possess the following key skills:

  • Able to differentiate lessons according to ability groups.
  • Able to effectively manage and coach students in all sporting disciplines from Early Years classes up to Year 7
  • Competent ICT skills
  • Good organisational skills
  • Clear communication skills
  • Sound knowledge of sporting disciplines and ability to model required skills to students.

Closing date: 28 / 09 / 2025

Please complete the form. Shortlisted applicants will then be contacted for further details, including proof of qualifications.

Application Form

Due to Educore Services’ commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and criminal records checks.