Principal at Montessori College of Education

PRINCIPAL

The Council of the Montessori College of Education (MCE) of the Way Ministries, a newly established Higher Education Institution in Blantyre, Malawi, is seeking to recruit a Principal to take the college through processes of registration and accreditation of the institution and its academic programs. This is an excellent and rare opportunity for an engaged, qualified, highly motivated and well-experienced person to fill this post. The Council is, therefore, inviting applications from suitable candidates to fill the position of the Principal at Montessori College of Education, Blantyre.

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE

Reporting to the Council, the Principal is the Chief Executive Officer responsible for strategic direction of the MCE. The successful candidate shall provide leadership and vision to drive registration and accreditation of the college leading to excellence, innovation and growth within the College.

 

Prospective candidates shall have:

• PhD from an accredited university, preferably in the Field of Education OR Master of Education from an accredited institution.
• Proven track record of more than five years in senior management positions in leadership and management at an accredited education institution preferably Higher Education Institution.
• Sound understanding of Montessori principles, regulatory policies and process resulting in the college becoming a compliant Higher Education Institution
• Proven testimony of commitment to their Christian values

 

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Providing strategic leadership, vision and support to academic faculty and Heads of Department, and faculty members, including their recruitment, development and evaluation.
• Developing partnerships and ensuring good relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including faculty, staff, students, industry partners, academia, and the local community
• Promoting Montessori principles and philosophy in order to foster a culture of excellence and respect of inclusion and diversity
• Develop and implement a financial strategy that delivers efficient operations, strengthens the college’s operating position and ensures the financial stability and health of the college.

 

• Oversee the development, delivery, benchmarking and accreditation, and quality assurance of academic programs of the institution that respond to changing demands of the industry and the regulators.

 

• Marketing the college by giving it desirable visibility through interacting with government, the public, the donor community and the outside world on higher education issues

 

• Chairing appropriate committees according to the MCE policies and guidelines; and carrying out assigned or delegated duties by the Council as may be seen fit from time to time considering shown competences

Method Of Application

Candidates should submit via email their application file which should have the following:

1. An up-to-date CV which includes: names and contacts of three traceable referees, one of which should be from their Church Pastor/Reverend/Clerk
2. Certified copies of academic and professional certificates

The application file should be sent to:

The Council

Montessori College of Education 

Box 2588

Blantyre

Email: [email protected]

Closing Date: 4th July 2025