Education Assistant II

• PositionEducation Assistant II
• CompanyBukedea District Local Government
• LocationBukedea, Uganda
• CategoryEducation, Government Jobs in Uganda
• IndustryGovernment and public administration
• DepartmentEducation
• DeadlineMonday, 30 November 2026, 5:00 PM
• Not in the advertJob type, pay and benefits

Bukedea District Local Government is a local government under Uganda’s decentralisation policy. The district’s official website places it in eastern Uganda and gives Bukedea Town, Emokori Ward, as the headquarters.

The district website lists public functions spanning administration, finance and planning, education, health, natural resources, community services, works and technical services, and production and marketing. Its contact address is P.O. Box 5026, Bukedea, Uganda.

The Education Assistant II post combines classroom teaching with learner assessment and support. The duties include preparing schemes of work and lesson plans, delivering scheduled lessons and remedial work, helping set and mark examinations, assessing pupil progress, preparing learning aids, keeping class records and serving as a classroom teacher. The role is listed in the Education department at salary scale U7.

The advert requires at least a Grade III teaching certificate or equivalent from a recognised institution and registration with the Ministry of Education and Sports. Listed competencies include guidance and counselling, pedagogy, psychology, child development, computer literacy, record keeping, communication, primary healthcare and support for special-needs students. This post is with Bukedea District Local Government and is based in Bukedea District. The notice sets an age threshold of 21 years and above; it does not state a minimum experience period or cash salary amount.

In plain terms, this job splits into 3 areas of work. Each list below restates the employer’s duties in shorter words; the advert linked under How To Apply is the final word.

Lesson planning and delivery

The teacher prepares curriculum-aligned lessons, delivers scheduled instruction and provides additional teaching when pupils need support.

• Prepare termly and weekly teaching schemes and lesson plans from the approved curriculum.
• Deliver scheduled classes and remedial instruction.

Assessment and learning aids

The role contributes to examination work, ongoing learner assessment and selection of materials for classroom learning.

• Help set, administer and mark internal and external examinations.
• Assess pupils’ progress on an ongoing basis.
• Select and prepare materials that support classroom teaching.

Class and pupil support

The assistant maintains classroom records, guides pupils, joins class meetings and takes part in school and community activities.

• Maintain class registers, work records, progress reports and equipment inventory.
• Guide and counsel pupils.
• Participate in class meetings.
• Serve as the classroom teacher.
• Join co-curricular and community activities.
• Carry out other duties related to the profession when assigned.

Required Education

• Minimum of a grade III teaching certificate or the equivalent from a recognized institution.
• Registered with the Ministry of Education and Sports.

Work Experience

• Not stated in the advert.

Additional Requirements

• Age: 21 years and above.
• Salary scale: U7. The advert gives no salary amount.

Technical Skills

• Teaching preparation: Pedagogical skills; preparation of schemes of work and lesson plans.
• Assessment: Psychological skills; child development skills; pupil assessment and record keeping.

Soft Skills

• Guidance: Guidance and counselling skills.
• Communication: Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Learner support: Support for special-needs students.
• Safety awareness: Environment and primary healthcare; safety and precautionary measures.

No pay figure is given for this Education Assistant II post, so raise it only after an offer. To judge an offer, check a gross figure with the Uganda take-home pay calculator (PAYE and NSSF) and compare it with our guide to teacher salary scales.

• The post advertises 30 vacancies.
• The duties cover lesson planning, instruction, examinations and continuous assessment.
• The required teaching qualification is stated as Grade III or equivalent.
• Registration with the Ministry of Education and Sports is required.
• The advert lists a U7 salary scale.
• The application checklist specifically includes teacher e-registration documentation.

Complete ESC Form No. 3 (revised 1998) for this teaching post and submit it to the Secretary, District Service Commission, P.O. Box 5026, Bukedea, Uganda. The advert requires three recent passport-size photographs, a curriculum vitae, employment record if any, National ID, certified academic and professional documents from the awarding body, a valid e-registration certificate for teachers, and other relevant documents. State the post and reference number on the form. Serving government employees must route applications through their Responsible Officer and notify them of the closing date. Applications must be received by Monday, 30 November 2026, 5:00 PM. The official Bukedea advert PDF contains the instructions. Recruitment is free of charge.

• Checked on 13 November 2026 against Bukedea District Local Government's official advert.
• Closing date confirmed as 30 November 2026. NextRoleHub closes the listing at 23:59 Kampala time that day.
• The application link goes to the employer's own page or email. Applying is free; report anyone who asks for money.
• Before you apply, read our guide: Government salary scales in Uganda. Work out your pay with the take-home pay calculator.