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Nov 26th, 2024

Govt announces 3,000 teaching jobs: How you can apply

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The Education Service Commission (ESC) released the recruitment plan in a recent advertisement, calling for qualified candidates to apply for positions by December 6, 2024
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The Government of Uganda has announced the recruitment of 3,426 personnel for primary and secondary schools nationwide. This includes 2,852 teaching and support staff positions for 92 newly constructed seed secondary schools, set to commence operations in the first term of 2025. Additionally, 574 positions are available for primary school teachers in schools under the Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA).

Secondary school recruitment
Each of the new seed secondary schools will receive 31 staff members, including headteachers, deputies, teachers, and support staff such as bursars. A total of 184 slots have been allocated to headteachers and deputy headteachers. The Education Service Commission (ESC) released the recruitment plan in a recent advertisement, calling for qualified candidates to apply for positions by December 6, 2024. Online applications can be submitted via the ESC portal (https://www.esc.go.ug). 
Hajji Muhamed Kaaya, Commissioner for Education Services at the ESC, stated that these positions aim to operationalize the new seed schools, ensuring readiness for the 2025 academic year.

Primary school recruitment
The recruitment for primary schools under KCCA will fill positions left vacant due to retirements and other departures. These applications are due by November 29, 2024.

Students to benefit from Seed Secondary Schools
The 92 new seed secondary schools are expected to accommodate between 350 and 1,000 students each, creating space for approximately 92,000 learners. These schools will implement the Universal Secondary Education (USE) program, providing free secondary education to eligible students.

Under USE, the Government allocates capitation grants based on enrollment:

  • O’level: UGX 58,300 per student per term.
  • A’level: UGX 90,000 per student per term.
  • Special Needs Students (inclusive schools): UGX 192,500 annually.
  • Special Needs Students (exclusive schools): Up to UGX 1.23 million annually for O’level learners.
    Schools in hard-to-reach areas receive additional funding of up to UGX 2,000 per learner to account for higher operational costs.

Seed Secondary School Facilities
The new seed schools will include: A multipurpose hall, Three two-unit classroom blocks, A fully equipped science block with kits and reagents, An ICT/library block with 28 computers, Teacher housing and kitchens, Separate lined VIP latrines for students and staff, A football pitch and water tanks. These schools are part of the Uganda Inter-Governmental Fiscal Transfers (UgIFT) program, supported by the World Bank. Over five years, the Ministry of Education expects to receive UGX 3.63 trillion for salaries, operations, and infrastructure development.


First Lady and Minister of Education and Sports, Janet Museveni

Recruitment process
The ESC manages recruitment for government secondary schools and primary schools under KCCA, while other districts handle primary teacher recruitment through their district service commissions. The Ministry of Education oversees supervision, while local governments manage procurement and monitoring. The government plans to construct seed schools in all 2,191 sub-counties, towns, and municipal divisions to address the rising demand for secondary education. Currently, there are approximately 1,500 government secondary schools nationwide.
With this recruitment, the Government takes a significant step toward improving education access and quality across Uganda.

Torch Media Africa

Published By | Dickens Tiharihondijo

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