THE UNITED REPUBLIC OF TANZANIA
PRIME MINISTER’S OFFICE
REGIONAL ADMINISTRATION AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT (PMO–RALG)
ANNOUNCEMENT OF VOLUNTEER TEACHING POSITIONS IN SECONDARY SCHOOLS
FOR EDUCATION CADRES THROUGH THE GPE–TSP PROJECT
The Prime Minister’s Office – Regional Administration and Local Government (PMO–RALG), through the Global Partnership for Education – Teacher Support Programme (GPE–TSP), is implementing various interventions including the coordination of the engagement of Volunteer Teachers.
Through this project, PMO–RALG hereby announces one thousand five hundred (1,500) volunteer teaching positions for Secondary Schools under Local Government Authorities with the highest shortage of teachers, in accordance with the Secondary Teacher Allocation Protocol (S–TAP).
Therefore, PMO–RALG through the GPE–TSP Project invites qualified Tanzanians to apply for one thousand five hundred (1,500) volunteer teaching positions as outlined in this announcement. These positions target teachers in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM), Vocational Subjects, and Business Studies.
The general duties of volunteer teachers, qualifications of applicants, and the number of available positions are as follows:
1.0 GENERAL DUTIES OF A VOLUNTEER TEACHER
i. To prepare work plans, lesson plans, lesson notes, and work schedules for other assigned duties;
ii. To prepare and use teaching and learning materials;
iii. To teach, assess, and keep records of students’ academic progress;
iv. To supervise and monitor students’ attendance at school and in class;
v. To oversee students’ intellectual, physical, and moral development and provide guidance and counseling;
vi. To provide professional and academic advice on educational development;
vii. To manage and take care of school equipment and property;
viii. To perform any other duties as assigned by the Head of School in accordance with school responsibilities.
1.1 QUALIFICATIONS FOR A VOLUNTEER PHYSICS TEACHER – 504 POSITIONS
i. Bachelor with Education or Bachelor of Education with a teaching subject in Physics from Government-recognized Higher Learning Institutions; or
ii. A non-education Bachelor’s Degree with a teaching subject in Physics plus a Postgraduate Diploma in Education from Government-recognized Higher Learning Institutions; or
iii. A Diploma in Education with a teaching subject in Physics from Government-recognized Teacher Training Colleges.
1.2 QUALIFICATIONS FOR A VOLUNTEER CHEMISTRY TEACHER – 246 POSITIONS
i. Bachelor with Education or Bachelor of Education with a teaching subject in Chemistry from Government-recognized Higher Learning Institutions; or
ii. A non-education Bachelor’s Degree with a teaching subject in Chemistry plus a Postgraduate Diploma in Education from Government-recognized Higher Learning Institutions; or
iii. A Diploma in Education with a teaching subject in Chemistry from Government-recognized Teacher Training Colleges.
1.3 QUALIFICATIONS FOR A VOLUNTEER BIOLOGY TEACHER – 332 POSITIONS
i. Bachelor with Education or Bachelor of Education with a teaching subject in Biology from Government-recognized Higher Learning Institutions; or
ii. A non-education Bachelor’s Degree with a teaching subject in Biology plus a Postgraduate Diploma in Education from Government-recognized Higher Learning Institutions; or
iii. A Diploma in Education with a teaching subject in Biology from Government-recognized Teacher Training Colleges.
1.4 QUALIFICATIONS FOR A VOLUNTEER MATHEMATICS TEACHER – 418 POSITIONS
i. Bachelor with Education or Bachelor of Education with a teaching subject in Mathematics from Government-recognized Higher Learning Institutions; or
ii. A non-education Bachelor’s Degree with a teaching subject in Mathematics plus a Postgraduate Diploma in Education from Government-recognized Higher Learning Institutions; or
iii. A Diploma in Education with a teaching subject in Mathematics from Government-recognized Teacher Training Colleges.
1.5 GENERAL CONDITIONS FOR APPLICANTS
i. Must be a Tanzanian citizen with a National Identification Number (NIDA) and not more than 43 years of age;
ii. Must attach copies of birth certificate, academic and professional certificates;
iii. Must be willing to work in Secondary Schools with high teacher shortages;
iv. Must not be employed by the Government or any other institution;
v. Must not have been dismissed or compulsorily retired from Public Service due to misconduct;
vi. Must attach all required documents in the application system;
vii. Applicants who completed Secondary Education outside Tanzania must obtain an Equivalence Number starting with letters EQ… from the National Examinations Council of Tanzania (NECTA).
All qualified applicants are required to visit the PMO–RALG website at www.tamisemi.go.tz to obtain the application link and submit their applications from 01 January to 14 January, 2026.
For further information, please contact the PMO–RALG Customer Service Center through telephone numbers 026 2160210 or 0735 160210.
The deadline for application submission is 14 January, 2026 at 11:59 PM.
Issued by:
Permanent Secretary,
Prime Minister’s Office – Regional Administration and Local Government (PMO–RALG).