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Are you looking for Education jobs in Uganda 2025 today? then you might be interested in School Improvement Officer job at PEAS
About the Organisation
Promoting Equality in African Schools (PEAS) is a nonprofit organization with a mission to expand access to quality secondary education for disadvantaged children in sub-Saharan Africa, ensuring that every child, regardless of their background, has the opportunity to reach their full potential. Recognized for its transformative approach to education and its commitment to increasing educational equity, PEAS has earned international recognition for its scalable and sustainable model that addresses the educational needs of underserved communities.
The organization fosters a dynamic and collaborative work culture where employees are encouraged to be innovative, results-driven, and community-focused, offering career growth opportunities, a supportive work environment, and flexible arrangements for those passionate about making a difference in education. Since its founding in 2004, PEAS has evolved from a small initiative into a leading force in African education, developing a network of affordable, high-quality secondary schools that are managed and operated with local input. Its innovative business model combines educational development with community engagement, utilizing a mix of public-private partnerships to ensure long-term sustainability and impact.
Operating in several African countries, PEAS is driven by core values of equality, inclusivity, empowerment, and accountability. Its corporate social responsibility efforts focus on improving access to education, supporting vulnerable children, and advocating for educational reform. For more information on PEAS's mission, work, and opportunities, visit www.peas.org.uk.
Kampala, Uganda
Full Time
Job Title
School Improvement Officer job at PEAS
PEAS
Job Description
Position Title: School Improvement Officer
Job Summary: This strategic role involves planning and carrying out school inspections, supporting school leaders in developing and executing improvement plans, and coordinating peer mentorship systems within the assigned region. The officer will spend the majority of their time in schools, ensuring that targets are met and reporting on the quality of education provided in schools within their designated area.
Purpose: To support school improvement by conducting inspections, monitoring progress, and providing reports to ensure continuous improvement within the assigned schools.
Duties, Roles and Responsibilities
Responsibilities:
Plan and implement school inspections with the line manager to assess progress toward improvement targets.
Prepare and present comprehensive inspection reports, including transparent judgments and evidence-based recommendations.
Communicate inspection findings and enforce recommendations for school improvements.
Coordinate the self-evaluation processes for school leaders to help develop and implement School Improvement Plans (SIPs).
Guide schools in creating and executing SMART SIPs to drive improvement.
Organize and deliver post-inspection training for school leaders based on identified areas of need.
Collect relevant data to support project improvements and reporting.
Generate cluster-level inspection reports and present findings to the System Strengthening and Quality Assurance teams.
Collaborate with the Regional Directorate of Education Standards (DES), District Education Officers (DEOs), District Inspectors of Schools (DISs), and PEAS peer school leaders to enhance school performance in line with inspection criteria.
Perform other duties as directed by the line manager.
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Qualifications, Education and Competencies
Person Specifications:
Self-motivated, proactive, and able to manage multiple priorities effectively.
Strong team player with a resourceful attitude.
Willing to travel and work in diverse and challenging environments.
Able to perform well under pressure and within specific timelines.
Experience and Qualifications:
A Bachelor’s degree in Education; postgraduate qualifications in Education Management are an added advantage.
A minimum of 5 years of experience in education management, with experience at the secondary school head teacher level.
Demonstrated experience in delivering quality secondary school education and curriculum leadership.
A record of improving student learning outcomes through teacher training and school support.
Desirable: Experience as a Trainer of Trainers.
Experience in developing and implementing professional school inspection systems.
Proven expertise in school evaluations and data-driven reporting.
Desirable: Experience in inspecting government schools.
Skills, Knowledge, and Personal Attributes:
In-depth knowledge of national and local education policies and guidelines.
Strong understanding of competence-based curriculum delivery.
Effective mentoring, guidance, and counseling skills.
Strong skills in data collection (e.g., observations, interviews, focus group discussions).
Excellent communication and consensus-building skills.
Ability to prioritize resources effectively to meet specific objectives.
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Awareness of the geographical, cultural, social, and economic factors that impact the ethos of schools.
Commitment to PEAS and DES values.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should visit PEAS Job Descriptions for detailed information and submit their Cover Letter, CV (with 3 references), and Academic Documents as one PDF document to recruitment-ug@peas.org.uk
Deadline: 6th January 2025 at 5 PM EAT.
Note: Only successful candidates will be contacted. PEAS is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and the protection of children. We do not employ individuals whose background is unsuitable for working with children.
