Kwara to Employ 1,800 Teachers, 300 Non-Teaching Staff
The Kwara State Government has announced plans to recruit 1,800 teachers, 100 non-teaching staff, and 200 security guards to strengthen the education system and improve school safety across the state.
Key Highlights
- Governor’s Approval: Governor Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq approved the proposal submitted by the Teaching Service Commission (TESCOM).
- Focus on Rural Areas: The recruitment aims to address teacher shortages in rural schools, with priority given to STEM, Arts, and Commerce subjects.
Application Details
- Minimum Qualifications: Applicants must have a bachelor’s degree in education or a relevant subject with a teaching certificate (e.g., B.Ed, BSc. Ed, BA. Ed, or PGDE).
- Online Application: Applications must be submitted online.
- Age Limit: Applicants must not exceed 35 years of age as of January 31, 2025.
Recruitment Process
- Online application submission.
- Computer-based tests (CBT).
- Interviews and peer teaching practicums.
- Shortlisted candidates will undergo drug testing to align with anti-drug policies.
Applicants are required to upload certificates of local government origin and residence at various stages of the process.
Statement from TESCOM
TESCOM Chairman, Bello Abubakar, emphasized the administration’s commitment to filling critical resource gaps and improving the education system. He commended Governor Abdulrazaq’s significant investments in public education since 2019, particularly focusing on rural and underserved areas.
Further details about the application process, including the portal launch, will be released soon.
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