Headteacher (Primary)

The Education Service Commission (ESC) invites applications from suitably qualified Ugandans for the post of Headteacher (Primary) in Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) primary schools and headquarters.

Salary Scale: U4  |  Vacancies: Eight (08)  |  Reports to: Director, Education & Social Services KC

Duties and Responsibilities

• In charge of overall administration and management of the school.
• Plan for physical development of the School and Professional development of the staff.
• Plan, organize, direct and co-ordinate the teaching programmes and activities of staff and learners.
• Ensure proper planning, budgeting and accountability for the school activities and resources in consultation with the Management Committee/Board of Governors.
• Co-ordinate the functions of the Management Committee/Board of Governors and accounts to them and the Ministry of Education and Sports.
• Initiate development of projects for the school and mobilize resources for their implementation.
• Supervise and appraise all the employees of the school/Institution and assess their performance.
• Direct activities concerning student admissions, provision of supplies and welfare services.
• Participate in the implementation of the Education Sector reforms related to Primary Education.
• Prepare progress and summary reports for presentation and submission to the Management Committee Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) and Ministry of Education and Sports.
• Plan and chair meetings on the school.
• Perform any other duty assigned by the relevant authority.
• Qualifications and Working.

Qualifications and Experience

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in Education (Primary) from recognized Institution/University.
• Registered as a Graduate Teacher by the Ministry of Education and Sports.
• A minimum of twelve (12) years teaching experience, three (3) of which should have been at the level of Substantive Deputy Head teacher (Primary).
• Skills and.

Competences

Organization Skills, Child Development, Management, Teaching Skills, Communication/presentation and Interpersonal Skills, Evaluation, Human resource Management, Financial Management and Record keeping skills, public relations, Computer Literacy, Curriculum Development, Comprehension and Interpretation, Report Keeping, Environment and Primary Healthcare, Safety and Precautionary measures and support for Special Needs Students. Email Password Remember me Forgot Password? × Login OR Create a new ac

How to Apply

Applications must be submitted ONLINE through the Education Service Commission (ESC) e-recruitment portal at erecruit.esc.go.ug (create an applicant account, find the job, and click ‘Apply for Job’). Upload the required documents: academic documents, registration certificate(s), national and institutional identity cards, and, where applicable, letters of appointment, confirmation and posting/transfer, plus a pay slip of at least six months before the closing date. Deadline: 24th June 2026 by 11:59 p.m.

Successful candidates will be deployed by Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA). Qualified women and persons with disability are encouraged to apply. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. All services provided by the Education Service Commission are FREE OF CHARGE.