Job Title: Head Teacher Primary (2 Jobs)
Organisation: Finn Church Aid (FCA)
Duty Station: Kyangwali Refugee Settlement, Uganda
About Organisation:
Finn Church Aid (FCA) is Finland’s largest international aid organization. We operate in 12 countries, where the needs are most dire. We work with the poorest people, regardless of their religious beliefs, ethnic background or political convictions. FCA work is based on promotion of human dignity and fundamental human rights and freedom, and FCA’s operations are guided by equality, non-discrimination and responsibility. FCA specializes in three thematic priority areas: Right to Peace (R2P), Right to Livelihood (R2L), and Right to Quality Education (R2QE). In Uganda, FCA works across multiple sectors, including education, peace, and livelihood in both humanitarian and development.
Job Summary: Position Summary: Your roles as a Head teacher will be to monitor the implementation of school programs and activities including general management and administration of the school
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- In charge of overall administration and management of the school.
- Plan, organize, direct and co-ordinate the teaching programs and activities of staff and pupils.
- Ensure proper planning, budgeting and accountability for the school activities and resources in consultation with the school management committee.
- Supervise and appraise all the employees of the school.
- Participate in the implementation of the Education Sector reforms related to Primary Education.
- Prepare progress and summary reports for presentation and submission to the school management committee and Ministry of Education and Sports, where required:
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- Should have a minimum of a bachelor’s degree in education (Primary). Any additional relevant training is an added advantage
- A minimum of 2-3 years working experience at the level of Head teacher or deputy in a Primary School.
- Must have passed Math and English with at least credit six at O level.
- Must be registered with Ministry of Education & Sports
- The candidate must exhibit excellent team management skills and able to work in multiethnic environment.
- Should be able to listen and respect authority.
- Uphold and respect FCA code of conduct, child safeguarding and child protection policies.
How to Apply:
Interested applicants should email a cover letter and a CV (not more than 5 pages) with at least three referees and a daytime telephone contact with copies of academic papers, national ID to [email protected] addressed to: The HUMAN RESOURCE OFFICER Finn Church Aid or can be hand delivered to Kyangwali FCA field Offices.
Deadline: 15th August 2025. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Finn Church Aid (FCA) is Finland’s largest development co-operation organization and the second biggest organization in Finland working in humanitarian aid. FCA is a founding member of the international aid alliance of churches, the ACT Alliance. We seek positive change by supporting the most vulnerable people in fragile contexts. We specialize in supporting local communities’ right to peace, livelihoods and quality education. Qualified and interested candidates irrespective of age, gender, race, religion or ethnic affiliation are encouraged to apply for the vacancy.
FCA practices zero tolerance on sexual exploitation and abuse, including child abuse in all forms. FCA has zero tolerance concerning aid diversion and illegal actions and may screen applicants against international lists to ensure due diligence and compliance with Anti-money Laundering and Combating the Financing of Terrorism requirements. FCA is a member to the Inter-Agency Disclosure Scheme and will systematically check with previous employers about SEAH issues relating to potential new hires by requesting references for using the MDS Statement of Conduct
FCA is certified against the Core Humanitarian Standard on Quality and Accountability (CHS).
N.B: Finn Church Aid is committed to keeping children safe at all times & all levels of its program operations, so our selection process reflects our commitment to the protection of children from all forms of abuse. Employment is subject to our Child protection standards, adherence to Child Safeguarding Policy, PSEA including background checks.
FCA does not charge any kind of fee at whichever stage of the recruitment process and does not act through recruitment agents.
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