Education Officer

• Prepare schemes of work, lesson plans and teaching and learning aids in line with the approved curriculum.
• Conduct lessons and remedial work according to the set timetable.
• Participate in setting, administering and marking internal and external examinations.
• Carry out continuous assessment and evaluation of student performance.
• Attend general staff meetings, panel, departmental and committee meetings.
• Guide and counsel students.
• Keep and maintain records and inventories.
• Participate in co-curricular activities and community activities.
• Ensure discipline in the school.
• Serve as a classroom teacher and teacher on duty.
• Participate in the self-assessment and appraisal of the Assistant Education Officer.
• Perform any other duty assigned by the relevant authority.

An Honours Bachelor’s Degree in/with Education or an Honours Degree in a relevant teaching subject plus Post Graduate Diploma in Education (PGDE) from a recognised University/Institution.

• Must be registered with the Ministry of Education and Sports.

• Must have at least two teaching subjects or Double main subjects.

• Below 50 years of age for new entrants.

Skills and Competencies

Guidance and Counselling Skills, Pedagogical skills, Good Communication and Interpersonal Skills, Computer Literacy Skills, Record Keeping Skills, Curriculum Comprehension and Interpretation, Life Skills, Environment and Primary Healthcare, Public Relations Skills, Safety and Precautionary measures, Support for Special Needs students and Instructional Leadership skills.