Thursday 23 February 2012

Jobs at Sironko District Local Government

Job Title: Head teacher (Vacancies 33)

Job Description
Post Title – Head teacher (Vacancies 33)
 Salary – U4

Age: – 25 years and above

Reports to – Sub County Chief

Ref. No. DSC/SRK/16/2012

Minimum Qualifications and working experience

Minimum of a Degree in Primary Education, or the equivalent of this, from a recognized institution;

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

Registered with the Ministry of Education and Sports; and

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

Duties

To prepare the schemes of work/lesson plans and teach students according to the set timetable;

To be in charge of overall administration and management of the school;

To plan for the physical development of the school and professional development of the staff;

To plan, organize, direct and coordinate the teaching programmes and activities of staff and students;

To ensure proper planning, budgeting and accountability of the school activities and resources in consultation with the Management Committee;

To coordinate the functions of the Management Committee and account to them and the Ministry of Education and Sports;

To initiate development projects for the school and mobilize resources for their implementation;

To supervise and appraise all the staff and employees of the institution and assess their performance;

To prepare progress and summary reports for presentation and submission to the Management Committee and the Ministry of Education and Sports;

To direct activities concerning students admission, provision of supplies and welfare services;

To participate in the implementation of the Education Sector reforms related to primary education; and

To plan and chair meetings on the school.

Note: For the post of Headteachers those who applied need not to re-apply



How to Apply
Applications must be submitted in triplicate on PSC Form No.3 (Revised 2008) to the Secretary, District Service Commission, P.O. Box 34 Sironko to be received not later than 16th March 2012.
 Application Forms can be obtained from Public Service Commission’s office at Farmers House – Kampala or any District Service Commission. Applications should bear three (3) passport size photos and certified photocopies of supporting documents with daytime contact telephone.

Serving officers should route their applications through their Heads of Departments who should be informed of the closing date to avoid delay. Job title and reference numbers must be indicated. Only shortlisted candidates shall be contacted.