Background

Haven of Peace Academy (HOPAC) is a faith-based educational institution owned and operated by Haven of Peace Trust. HOPAC was founded in 1994 for children of missionaries and has evolved into a Christian international school with a diverse student population that includes children of missionaries and full-time Christian service workers, children of expats working in the non-profit and for-profit sectors, and children of Tanzanians working in the non-profit, for-profit, and public sectors.

The school is located in Kunduchi at the junction of Salasala Road and Bagamoyo Road in Kinondoni Municipal in Dar es Salaam and is currently inviting applications for vacancies of competent, experienced, and qualified teachers and school personnel.

HOPAC follows the Cambridge curriculum and is an ACSI/MSA accredited school.

The following position is open for the school year 2026/2027 starting August 2026 Administrative Senior Leadership positions:

Middle School Principal (Grades 6–8)

Middle School Principal is to provide visionary leadership for Grades 6-8. Reporting to the Director and serving as a member of the School Management Team, the successful candidate will oversee the academic, spiritual, and pastoral development of students while leading a dedicated team of educators.

Responsibilities

• Providing instructional leadership and overseeing academic programs, student achievement, and curriculum implementation.
• Fostering a positive school culture aligned with HOPAC’s mission, vision, and Christian values.
• Supporting student well-being, discipline, and holistic development.
• Building strong partnerships with parents and the wider school community.
• Leading admissions, student transitions, staff development, and middle school operations.
• Managing resources, budgets, and extracurricular programs to ensure excellence in teaching and learning.

Qualifications and Experience

• Committed Christian in full agreement with HOPAC’s Statement of Faith.
• Bachelor’s degree in Educational Leadership (Master’s degree preferred).
• Minimum of three years’ school leadership experience, preferably in a multicultural setting.
• Ability to lead from a biblical worldview and serve as a strong Christian role model.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Familiarity with the Cambridge International curriculum is preferred.
• Passion for nurturing students and staff in a dynamic international school environment.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong leadership skills, a commitment to Christian education, and a passion for nurturing students and staff in a dynamic international school environment.

• Providing instructional leadership and overseeing academic programs, student achievement, and curriculum implementation.
• Fostering a positive school culture aligned with HOPAC’s mission, vision, and Christian values.
• Supporting student well-being, discipline, and holistic development.
• Building strong partnerships with parents and the wider school community.
• Leading admissions, student transitions, staff development, and middle school operations.
• Managing resources, budgets, and extracurricular programs to ensure excellence in teaching and learning.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Familiarity with the Cambridge International curriculum is preferred.
• Passion for nurturing students and staff in a dynamic international school environment.

• Committed Christian in full agreement with HOPAC’s Statement of Faith.
• Bachelor’s degree in Educational Leadership (Master’s degree preferred).
• Minimum of three years’ school leadership experience, preferably in a multicultural setting.
• Ability to lead from a biblical worldview and serve as a strong Christian role model.