Vacancy title:
15 Headteacher (U1E)

[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Human Services, Category: Teachers & Education]

Jobs at:
Education Service Commission

Deadline of this Job:
Friday, April 25 2025

Duty Station:
Kampala | Kampala | Uganda

Summary
Date Posted: Monday, April 14 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

Number of Vacancies: 15
Level: Executive school leadership
Department: Government Secondary Education
Ministry: Ministry of Education and Sports

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide strategic leadership and management of the school
• Oversee academic programs, staff performance, and student achievement
• Implement educational policies, regulations, and school improvement plans
• Supervise budgeting, procurement, and financial accountability
• Coordinate with the Board of Governors and Ministry of Education
• Manage school infrastructure, security, and community relations

Minimum Requirements:

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Education or equivalent
• Must be a serving Education Officer with at least 3 years at U2
• Administrative or management training is an added advantage
• Demonstrated ability to manage staff and student affairs effectively
• Proven record of academic leadership and school development

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 36

Level of Education: bachelor degree

Job application procedure

Applications are invited from suitably qualified persons to fill the vacant positions which exist in the Government Secondary Schools, Department of Government Secondary Education, Ministry of Education and Sports.
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 25th April, 2025 at 11:59 p.m.
Please follow the Instructions below for the filling and submission of your Application Form.
1. Account Creation Process
• Go to the ESC website at https://www.esc.go.ug  and click on the ‘Job Advert’ hyper link highlighted at the top right corner or go to any browser of your choice and enter https://erecruit.esc.go.ug 
• Click ‘Sign Up’ button highlighted in the top right corner for you to create your account/ user profile on the system.
• Fill in the required information in the ‘Create an Applicant’s Account’.
• 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.
2. Application Process
• Go to ‘View Job Detail’ against the job that you qualify for.
• Search for the job and study the job detail carefully.
• To apply for the job, click ‘Apply for Job’ at the right corner.
• Then submit your application, or save in case you need to come back to it.
3. Applicants are advised to note the following:
• Create an email address in case you do not have one.
• Scan your passport size photograph (jpg, jpeg, png format).
• Scan your relevant documents
• Keep a copy of your application form for future use.
4. Relevant Documents Include:
• Academic Documents
• Registration Certificate(s)
• National and Institutional identity cards
• Letters of Appointment, Confirmation and Posting/Transfer (where applicable).
• Pay slip of at least six (6) months before the closing date of advert.
• Recommendation Form Click Publications on the ESC website to find form or click www.esc.go.ug/publications
5. Please note that:
• The application process should be completed ONLINE
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
• 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.
6. In case of inquiries, please email us at esc@esc.go.ug or recruit@esc.go.ug
7. Always refer to the ESC website at www.esc.go.ug for details of each advert.
Qualified women and persons with disability are encouraged to apply.
Note:
All Services provided by the Education Service Commission are FREE OF CHARGE.
Dr. Lukwago Asuman
SECRETARY, EDUCATION SERVICE COMMISSION

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