GOV’T ANNOUNCES RECRUITMENT OF 2,000 TEACHERS

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The Ministry of Education has announced the recruitment of 2,000 teachers for 2025, with advertisements set to be published in national newspapers and electronic platforms tomorrow.

 Minister of Education  Douglas Syakalima said the recruitment will be conducted through a fresh application process open to all eligible candidates, aimed at ensuring transparency, fairness, and equal opportunity.

The exercise seeks to improve teacher-pupil ratios, address inequitable distribution of teachers, decongest classrooms, and strengthen staffing levels in critical areas such as STEM, early childhood education, and special education.

Of the 2,000 positions 92 will be allocated to early childhood education,565 to primary schools and 1,343 to secondary schools

In line with inclusivity, 10 percent of the positions have been reserved for persons with disabilities, with alternative application arrangements provided where necessary.

Deployment will prioritize rural and hard-to-reach areas, as well as newly established and upgraded schools. Applicants must be Zambian citizens, at least 18 years old, registered with the Teaching Council of Zambia, and willing to serve anywhere in the country for at least four years.

Syakalima emphasized that priority will be given to candidates trained in mathematics, sciences, ICT, Zambian languages, and practical subjects, supporting the competence-based curriculum.

Applications open tomorrow and close on Monday, April 27, 2026. The selection process will be conducted at district, provincial, and national levels, with successful candidates expected to be placed on the government payroll by August 2026.

To enhance efficiency, Government has introduced a digital application system, with support provided through designated post offices and Zambia Postal Services Corporation for those facing connectivity challenges.

Institutions such as the Anti-Corruption Commission, Office of the President Special Division, and Drug Enforcement Commission have been engaged to safeguard the integrity of the recruitment process.

Since 2022, Government has recruited more than 41,917 teachers, which Syakalima described as a critical investment in improving access to quality education, particularly in rural communities.

“Education remains a great equaliser, and the continued recruitment of teachers is essential to unlocking opportunities for all citizens,” Syakalima said.