Ogun Set To Recruit 1,000 New TEACh Interns
The Ogun State government is set to recruit another batch of 1,000 Ogun TEACh interns to fill existing vacancies in public schools in the state.
The exercise is being coordinated by the Ministry of Education, Science and Technology in conjunction with the State Teaching Service Commission (TESCOM), the State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB), and the Ogun State Technical and Vocational Education Board (OGSTVEB).
The Ogun State Teaching Experience Acquisition Channel (Ogun TEACh) is a special intervention scheme designed to fill existing vacancies in public primary, secondary, and technical colleges in the state.
A statement signed by the Commissioner for Education, Science and Technology, Prof. Abayomi Arigbabu, noted that prospective applicants are expected to hold a minimum of a National Certificate in Education (NCE) or a B.A. (Edu)/B.Sc. (Ed)/B.Ed. with a Second Class Lower in relevant subjects/courses.
The statement further noted that those from other disciplines (different from education) must possess a Post-Graduate Diploma in Education from reputable universities, adding that applicants to be considered for Technical Colleges will be expected to hold a B.Sc. in Technical Education/B.Sc. in Engineering/B.Eng./HND in Engineering Fields.
It directed interested applicants to apply through the Ogun State Job Portal via www.teach.ogunstate.gov.ng between Wednesday, October 16, and Wednesday, November 6, 2024.
According to the statement, successful applicants, known as TEACh Interns, shall be deployed to Local Government Areas in dire need of their services and will receive a stipend every month for two years, after which they will be assessed on parameters ranging from expertise, commitment to duty, punctuality, respect for constituted authority, and willingness to work wherever they are posted.
The 1,000 to be recruited is the last batch of 5,000 interns promised by Governor Dapo Abiodun. The first 4,000 interns are now being offered permanent appointments and are working as permanent teachers.
