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Job Summary

Job Title:
KCCA School - Headteacher (Primary)
Employer:
Education Service Commission
Location:
Country:
Uganda
Contract Type:
Full Time
Job Category:
Teaching Jobs
Number of Positions:
31
Deadline:
Friday, 29 November 2024

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About the Organisation

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Kampala, Uganda

The Education Service Commission (ESC) is a government agency tasked with overseeing the recruitment, deployment, and management of education professionals in Uganda. Its mission is to ensure the effective provision of quality education by recruiting, developing, and supporting a well-trained and motivated teaching workforce. ESC is widely recognized for its vital role in shaping the country's educational landscape, particularly in ensuring that qualified and competent educators are placed in schools across the nation.

The organization fosters a professional work culture that values integrity, collaboration, and commitment to public service, providing its employees with opportunities for career growth and development within the education sector. ESC regularly offers job opportunities for education professionals and administrative staff, with work arrangements that promote fairness, transparency, and inclusivity. Established in the early 1990s, ESC has evolved as a key pillar in Uganda's education system, adapting its policies and procedures to meet the changing needs of the education sector.

The commission’s business model is focused on ensuring the equitable distribution of teachers and education professionals to all regions of Uganda, utilizing data-driven approaches and strategic planning. ESC’s influence spans the entire country, reaching both rural and urban schools. The commission is guided by core values of transparency, accountability, equity, and service excellence, with a strong commitment to corporate social responsibility initiatives that promote quality education, community engagement, and national development. For more information, visit the company’s website at www.esc.or.ug.

Are you looking for Education jobs in Uganda 2024 today? then you might be interested in KCCA School - Headteacher (Primary) jobs at Education Service Commission

Full Time

Deadline: 

29 Nov 2024

Job Title

31 KCCA School - Headteacher (Primary) jobs at Education Service Commission

Education Service Commission

Job Description

Job Title: Headteacher (Primary) (31 Jobs)

Organization: Education Service Commission

Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda

Ref. No.: HRM 77/103/02 Vol. 9 (1)

Reports to: Director, Education & Social Services KCCA

Duties, Roles and Responsibilities

Qualifications, Education and Competencies

See all details of the qualifications, competencies and education for this role under the "How to Apply" section below.

Applications are invited from suitably qualified Ugandans to fill the following posts that have fallen vacant in the Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) PRIMARY SCHOOLS.

The Applications should be filled ON-LINE using the E-recruitment portal of the Education Service Commission (ESC). Applications should be submitted not later than 29th November, 2024 at 11:59

Please follow the Instructions below for the filling and submission of your Application Form.

  1. Account Creation Process

  2. Click ‘Sign Up’ button highlighted in the top right corner for you to create your account/ user profile on the system.

  3. Fill in the required information in the ‘Create an Applicant’s Account’.

  4. A confirmation of ‘successful creation of account’ will be sent to your email with a confirmation link which will lead you to log in to the system successfully.

Application Process

  1. Go to ‘View Job Detail’ against the job that you qualify for.

  2. Search for the job and study the job detail carefully.

  3. To apply for the job, click ‘Apply for Job’ at the right corner.

  4. Then submit your application or save in case you may need to come back to it.

Applicants are advised to note the following:

  1. Create an email address in case you do not have one.

  2. Scan your passport size photograph (jpg, jpeg, png format).

  3. Scan your relevant documents

  4. Keep a copy of your application form for future use.

  5. Relevant Documents include:

  6. Academic Documents

  7. Registration Certificate(s)

  8. National and Institutional identity cards

  9. Letters of Appointment, Confirmation and Posting/Transfer.

  10. Recommendation Form (Click Publications on the ESC website to find form) OR Click this link ESC-Recommendation-Form.pdf.

  11. Please note that:

  12. The application process should be completed ONLINE. (Hand delivered applications will not be accepted)

  13. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

  14. Upload only the required documents as per the job specifications. Shortlisted candidates will have the opportunity to present the rest of their relevant documents during the oral interviews.

  15. In case of enquiries, please email us at esc@esc.go.ug or erecruit@esc.go.ug

Applicants should note that the successful candidates will be deployed by Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA).

For all posts, qualified women and persons with disability are encouraged to apply.

Deadline: 29th November, 2024 at 11:59

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How to Apply

Responsibilities:

  • In charge of overall administration and management of the school;

  • Plan for physical development of the School and Professional development of the staff;

  • Plan, organize, direct and co-ordinate the teaching programmes and activities of staff and learners;

  • Ensure proper planning, budgeting and accountability for the school activities and resources in consultation with the Board of Governors;

  • Co-ordinate the functions of the Board of Governors and accounts to them and the Ministry of Education and Sports;

  • Supervise and appraise all the employees of the school;

  • Direct activities concerning student admissions, provision of supplies and welfare of students;

  • Participate in the implementation of the Education Sector reforms related to Primary Education;

  • Prepare progress and summary reports for presentation and submission to the management committee Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) and Ministry of Education and Sports;

  • Perform any other duty assigned by the relevant authority.

31 KCCA School - Headteacher (Primary) jobs at Education Service Commission

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Qualifications:

  • Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in Education (Primary)or equivalent of this from recognized Institution/University.

  • Registered with the Ministry of Education and Sports.

  • A minimum of twelve (12) years teaching experience, three (3) of which should have been at the level of Deputy Head teacher.

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