Ministry of Education and Sports
Department: Government Secondary Education
Ministry: Ministry of Education and Sports
Key Responsibilities:
- Teach specific subjects at lower secondary level (S1–S4)
- Prepare schemes of work and lesson plans
- Conduct classroom teaching, assessments, and monitor student progress
- Participate in school programs and co-curricular activities
- Maintain learner discipline and provide guidance and counselling
- Keep records of learners’ progress and prepare academic reports
- Participate in professional development and in-service training
Minimum Requirements:
- A Diploma in Secondary Education from a recognized institution
- Must be registered with the Ministry of Education and Sports
- Proficiency in subject matter and classroom management skills
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
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