Vacancy title:
Primary Headteachers

[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Professional Services, Category: Management, Education, Teachers & Education]

Jobs at:
PALM Corps

Deadline of this Job:
Monday, May 18 2026

Duty Station:
Rhino Camp, Imvepi, and Bidibidi Refugee Settlements | Kampala

Summary
Date Posted: Friday, May 8 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

Background information about the job or company (e.g., role context, company overview)

PALM Corps (PC) is a registered National NGO committed to improving the quality of life of vulnerable populations through transformative education and community development initiatives. In partnership with Danish Refugee Council (DRC) and UNHCR, PALM Corps is implementing an education programme in refugee-hosting districts. To address critical staffing gaps and expand access to quality education, PALM Corps invites applications from qualified and motivated individuals to fill the following positions in Rhino Camp, Imvepi, and Bidibidi Refugee Settlements.

PRIMARY SCHOOL POSITIONS (216 POSITIONS)

1. Primary Headteachers

• Imvepi Refugee Settlement - 8
• Rhino Camp Refugee Settlement - 11

Responsibilities or duties

• Provide leadership and overall school administration
• Supervise and support teaching staff
• Coordinate with stakeholders (DEO, PTA/SMC, partners)
• Ensure quality teaching, learning, and safeguarding standards

Qualifications or requirements (e.g., education, skills)

• Bachelor’s Degree in Primary Education (Postgraduate qualification added advantage)
• MoES registration required

Experience needed

• Minimum 2+ years in school leadership

Any other provided details (e.g., benefits, work environment, team info, or additional notes)

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS (ALL POSITIONS)

• High level of integrity and professionalism
• Strong understanding of child safeguarding principles
• Ability to work in hardship and multicultural environments
• Recommendation letter confirming good conduct (no protection violations)

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 12

Level of Education: bachelor degree

Job application procedure
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Interested candidates should submit:

• Application letter
• Updated Curriculum Vitae
• Certified copies of academic/professional documents
• Copy of National ID or Refugee Attestation
• Recommendation letter (LC/Employer)
• Contact details of three referees

Submit applications via mail ONLY

APPLICATION DEADLINE Monday, 18th May 2026 at 5:00 PM (2 weeks from date of publication)

IMPORTANT NOTICE

• PALM Corps is an equal opportunity employer
• Women, refugees, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply
• No fees are required at any stage of recruitment
• Any form of canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

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