EDUCATION SERVICE COMMISSION 

INTERNAL ADVERT No. 02/2025

Open to all eligible candidates

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 (for new applicants on the system)

• 1.1 Go to the ESC website at https://www.esc.go.ug and click on the ‘Job Adverts’ hyper link highlighted at the top right corner or, go to any browser of your choice and enter https://erecruit.esc.go.ug
• 1.2 Click ‘Sign Up’ button highlighted in the top right corner for you to create your account/ user profile on the system.
• 1.3 Fill in the required information in the ‘Create an Applicant’s Account’.
• 1.4 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.

2. Application Process

• 2.1 Go to ‘View Job Detail’ against the job that you qualify for.
• 2.2 Search for the job and study the job detail carefully.
• 2.3 To apply for the job, click ‘Apply for Job’ at the right corner.
• 2.4 Then submit your application or save in case you need to come back to it. 
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• 3. Applicants are advised to note the following:
• 3.1 Create an email address in case you do not have one.
• 3.2 Scan your passport size photograph (jpg, jpeg, png format).
• 3.3 Scan your relevant documents
• 3.4 Keep a copy of your application form for future use.
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• 4. Relevant Documents include:
• 4.1 Academic Documents
• 4.2 Registration Certificate(s)
• 4.3 National and Institutional identity cards
• 4.4 Letters of Appointment, Confirmation and Posting/Transfer (where applicable).
• 4.5 Pay slip of at least six (6) months before the closing date of advert.
• 4.6 Recommendation Form - Click Publications on the ESC website to find Form or click www.esc.go.ug/publications. Please note that the Recommendation Form applies for only those who are already in Government Service.
• 4.7 Summary Form - Click Publications on the ESC website to find Form or Click www.esc.go.ug/publications
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• 5. Please note that:

1. The application process should be completed ONLINE
2. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
3. 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  erecruit@esc.go.ug 

7. Always refer to the ESC website at www.esc.go.ug for details of each advert.

Applicants should note that successful candidates will be deployed by Ministry of Education and Sports.

Qualified women and persons with disability are encouraged to apply.

1. JOB TITLE          :        EDUCATION OFFICER (Reserved for substantively appointed Officers who have served for at least 20 years)

Ref.                                :        HRM 48/185/05 Vol. 130 (2)

Salary Scale                 :        U4

Reports to                    :        Deputy Headteacher 

No. of Vacancies         :         Four Hundred Forty-Two (442)

Purpose of the Job

To provide formal post primary education to students through teaching and imparting of knowledge, skills, values and assessing intellectual and practical progress.

Duties and Responsibilities

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

Qualifications and Experience 

1. 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 recognized University/Institution.
2. Must be registered as a Graduate teacher with the Ministry of Education and Sports. 
3. Must have at least two teaching subjects or Double main subjects. 
4. Applicants for the above posts must have a minimum of twenty (20) years continuous Service.

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.