By Bernard Boy
The Ministry of Education has announced 115 positions for Principal Quality Assurance and Standards Officer post, in what the State Department for Early Learning and Basic Education says will enable it to effectively and efficiently implement numerous educational reforms it is undertaking.
In an advertisement in local dailies, the ministry has invited applications from qualified serving teachers with the Teachers Services Commission (TSC) to fill the positions, categorised as Grade CSG8s.
Successful applicants shall be expected to undertake various duties and responsibilities including planning and carrying out quality assurance and standards assessments; disseminating quality assurance and assessment reports to educational institutions and advising education boards on the standards of education.
Other duties and responsibilities include coordinating school activities and programmes; organising pedagogical skills upgrading for teachers; organising and coordinating co-curricular activities; determining the Education Quality Index and guiding, advising and appraising officers under their supervision.
To be appointed to this position, one must have served as a Senior Graduate or Approved Teacher in Job Group ‘M’ or equivalent for at least 3 years with either a Bachelor of Education qualification from a recognised institution or a Bachelor of Arts/Science with Education.
Alternatives the applicant may be a holder of a Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science with a Post Graduate Diploma in Education from a recognised institution.
Additionally, successful applicants will be required to possess a Certificate in Computer Application Skills and must have shown merit and ability as reflected in performance and results.
