Head Teacher U4

Full time @Jinja City Service Commission in Government Email Job

Job Detail

  • Job ID 17826
  • Career Level  Manager
  • Experience  3 Years
  • Gender  Both
  • Industry  Government
  • Qualifications  Degree Bachelor
  • Job Type  Full time

Job Description

Applications are invited from suitably qualified Ugandans to fill the under listed vacant posts.

Reference No.: JDSC/06/3/2025/26
Post and Salary Scale: Head Teacher U4
Vacancies: 2

Applications should be submitted in triplicate on Public Service Commission Form No. 3 (2008) to the Secretary, District Service Commission, P.O. Box 1551, Jinja to be received not later than 15th April 2026.

Application forms are obtainable from the Public Service Commission – Farmers House Kampala or any District/City Service Commission offices. Hand written applications with detailed CVs are also acceptable. Applications should bear the title of the post and the reference number specified against each post.

Applicants should attach three sets of certified photocopies of their full academic certificates, transcripts and slips, national identification and three recently certified passport size photographs.

Serving officers should route their applications through their Responsible Officers who should be informed of the closing date to avoid late submissions. Only successful Applicants shall be contacted

Please check on the Public Notice Boards of Jinja District Local Government for details regarding Job Descriptions and Person Specifications for the advertised posts below:

Important:

  • Jinja District Service Commission stands for zero-tolerance to corruption. Recruitment into the Public Service is free of charge.
  • Giving or promising anything to induce Members of the District Service Commission, Technical persons or anyone at the District or anywhere, is illegal.
  • Anyone who demands a bribe from a job applicant should be reported to Government anti-corruption agencies like IGG, State House Anti-Corruption Unit, Police or RDC’s office.
  • NB: Persons with Disabilities are encouraged to apply
Job Title

Head Teacher

Reports to
  • Sub County Chief

Salary Scale
  • U4

Job Purpose

To manage and provide technical guidance and leadership in the academic and administrative programmes of the institution.

Duties and Responsibilities
  • Prepare schemes of work and lesson plans and teach students according to the set timetable.

  • Be in charge of overall administration and management of the school.

  • Plan for the physical development of the school and professional development of staff.

  • Plan, organize, direct, and coordinate teaching programmes and activities of staff and students.

  • Ensure proper planning, budgeting, and accountability of school activities and resources in consultation with the Management Committee.

  • Coordinate the functions of the Management Committee and account to them and the Ministry of Education and Sports.

  • Initiate development projects for the school and mobilize resources for their implementation.

  • Supervise and appraise all staff and employees of the institution and assess their performance.

  • Prepare progress and summary reports for presentation and submission to the Management Committee and the Ministry of Education and Sports.

  • Direct activities concerning student admissions, provision of supplies, and welfare services.

  • Participate in the implementation of Education Sector reforms related to primary education.

  • Plan and chair meetings of the school.

Person Specification

Qualifications

  • Minimum of a Degree in Primary Education or its equivalent from recognized institutions.

  • Must have attended at least four workshops/seminars and four short courses relevant to the profession.

  • Registered with the Ministry of Education and Sports.

  • Minimum of twelve years working experience, three of which should have been at Deputy Head Teacher or Principal Education Assistant level with administrative responsibilities.

Competences

  • Organization skills.

  • Child development skills.

  • Management skills.

  • Teaching skills.

  • Communication and presentation skills.

  • Interpersonal skills.

  • Evaluation skills.

  • Human resource management skills.

  • Financial management skills.

  • Record keeping skills.

  • Public relations skills.

  • Computer literacy skills.

  • Curriculum development.

  • Comprehension and interpretation.

  • Report keeping skills.

  • Environment and primary healthcare.

  • Public relations skills.

  • Safety and precautionary measures.

  • Support for special needs students.

Important Steps

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  • Dated (Monday 9th March 2026)
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  • You will be redirected to the application portal.

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