Head of School | Lighthouse Primary and Secondary School (Mauritius)

August 4, 2026

GLOBAL School Searches – Leadership Appointment Announcement

The GLOBAL School Consulting Group and GLOBAL School Searches are pleased to join Lighthouse Primary and Secondary School (Mauritius) in announcing the appointment of Wikus Botha as the school’s next Principal (Head of School), to initiate service in preparation for the 2027 school year.

Wikus brings a strong record of educational leadership across Zimbabwe and Zambia, most recently serving as Head Teacher at Trident Prep Solwezi, where he led curriculum implementation, strengthened staff performance, and advanced community engagement. Prior to this, he served as Head Teacher at Trident Prep Kalumbila, guiding curriculum development, learning support, and the establishment of key school traditions, including the creation of an Outdoor Education Centre. His earlier leadership roles include serving as Principal of Shiloh Learning Centre and Head of Key Stage 2 at Trident Prep Kalumbila.

With a professional foundation in teaching English, History, Math, Science, and the Humanities, Wikus has taught at both primary and secondary levels and is known for his commitment to developing relationships, fostering student success, and working collaboratively toward a shared school vision. His academic preparation includes an MBA from UNICAF, an MA in Education from the University of South Wales, a BA in English and History from the University of South Africa, and a Diploma in Education from Midlands Christian Training Centre, complemented by extensive IGCSE training through the University of Cambridge.

Having worked in diverse educational settings across Zimbabwe and Zambia, Wikus brings a depth of tenacity, adaptability, and cultural understanding that has shaped his leadership approach and strengthened the school communities he has served.

We congratulate Wikus Botha on his appointment as Principal of Lighthouse Primary and Secondary School and look forward to the leadership, stability, and community‑centered vision he will bring to the school.

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Superintendent | Brazil

By David Wells • September 19, 2026

The Superintendent reports to the Board of Trustees and is accountable for inspiring and directing the administrative and instructional staff in setting and achieving the highest standards of excellence so that each student may be provided with an educational program of the highest quality. The Superintendent will also

Middle School Principal | Haven of Peace Academy (Tanzania)

August 12, 2026

GLOBAL School Searches is pleased to announce the appointment of Joscelyn Hill as Middle School Principal at Haven of Peace Academy (HOPAC) in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. Mrs. Hill brings seventeen years in Tanzania, including seven at HOPAC as a Middle and Senior School English teacher, where she has developed the school's IGCSE Literature curriculum and built a reputation as a trusted, informal leader among students, staff, and parents alike. Before joining HOPAC, Mrs. Hill spent fifteen years with Pioneer Bible Translators as a Literacy Consultant, developing mother-tongue literacy curricula and training literacy workers and teachers across language projects, alongside earlier classroom experience in Texas public schools. At HOPAC, her impact has extended well beyond the classroom: she has coached the World Scholar's Cup program, sponsored TEDx Youth, led mentor groups, served on the Child Safety Team, and led professional development for faculty, work that earned her a peer-nominated Teacher of the Year honor. She holds a BA in Bible, Missions, and Ministry from Abilene Christian University and postgraduate teacher certification from the University of Texas at Arlington. Mrs. Hill's approach to teaching is grounded in the conviction that every student carries the image of God within them, and that the classroom exists to equip them, in the fullest sense, to become their best selves. GLOBAL congratulates Mrs. Hill on this appointment and looks forward to the impact of her leadership at HOPAC.

Senior School Principal | Haven of Peace Academy (Tanzania)

August 12, 2026

GLOBAL School Searches is pleased to announce the appointment of Peter "Kip" Korir as Senior School Principal at Haven of Peace Academy (HOPAC) in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. Mr. Korir has served HOPAC since 2023, most recently as Assistant Principal for Academics, where he led academic systems and curriculum implementation across the secondary division and directed the school's recent accreditation preparations. A mathematics and science educator by training, Mr. Korir brings a decade of international school experience spanning Kenya and Tanzania, including a term as Director of Studies at Brookside International School, where he helped lead the school's accreditation as a Cambridge International Centre. He holds a Bachelor of Education Science from Egerton University and is known for his calm, collaborative leadership style and his deep commitment to student growth. Mr. Korir's leadership philosophy is rooted in a conviction that every student is made in the image of God, and that this truth should shape how learning is approached in every subject. GLOBAL congratulates Mr. Korir on this appointment and looks forward to the impact of his leadership at HOPAC.