Overview
1,500 Volunteer Teaching Opportunities in Tanzania Under GPE–TSP (2026)
Introduction: A National Call to Strengthen Secondary Education
Under the Global Partnership for Education – Teacher Support Programme (GPE–TSP), the Government of the United Republic of Tanzania has offered 1,500 volunteer teaching positions for secondary schools through OWM–TAMISEMI.
The major teacher shortage in high-need secondary schools run by local government authorities is the goal of this effort. The program promotes better access, equity, and quality of education by hiring qualified volunteer instructors, especially in STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics), business studies, and vocational courses.
In Tanzania, OWM-TAMISEMI is essential to the coordination of regional and local government operations, including the provision of educational services, teacher deployment, and capacity building.
Overview of the GPE–TSP Volunteer Teacher Program
Based on the Secondary Teacher Allocation Protocol (S–TAP), the GPE–TSP initiative is intended to bolster the teaching workforce by assigning volunteer teachers to secondary schools with the biggest shortages.
Key Highlights:
- There are 1,500 volunteer teaching roles available.
Public secondary schools run by local government authorities are the target institutions.
Priority courses include business studies, STEM, and vocational disciplines.
OWM-TAMISEMI is the implementing authority.
General Duties of a Volunteer Teacher
The following typical professional teaching duties would be expected of the chosen volunteer teachers:
Creating work plans, lesson plans, lesson notes, and work schemes
Creating and utilizing educational resources
Teaching, evaluating pupils, and keeping track of their academic development
Keeping an eye on and managing students’ attendance in classrooms and schools
Encouraging the academic, physical, moral, and emotional growth of students
Offering professional advise on education-related issues, counseling, and academic guidance
Taking care of and protecting educational resources and school property
carrying out extra tasks that the head of school assigns
Available Teaching Positions and Subject Requirements
Physics Volunteer Teachers – 504 Positions
One of the following qualifications is required of applicants:
Physics-focused Bachelor of Education or Bachelor of Education with Education
A postgraduate diploma in education and a bachelor’s degree in physics
Physics as a teaching subject for a diploma in education
Chemistry Volunteer Teachers – 246 Positions
Applicants must have:
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Bachelor with Education or Bachelor of Education in Chemistry
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Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry plus a Postgraduate Diploma in Education
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Diploma in Education with Chemistry as a teaching subject
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Biology Volunteer Teachers – 332 Positions
Candidates need to possess:
Bachelor of Education in Biology or Bachelor of Education with Education
Biology bachelor’s degree and postgraduate diploma in education
Biology as a teaching subject for a diploma in education
Mathematics Volunteer Teachers – 418 Positions
One of the following requirements must be met by applicants:
Bachelor of Education in Mathematics or Bachelor of Education with Education
A postgraduate diploma in education combined with a bachelor’s degree in mathematics
Mathematics as a teaching subject for a diploma in education
All credentials must be earned from establishments approved by Tanzania’s government.
General Eligibility Conditions for All Applicants
In order to be considered for the volunteer teaching roles, candidates need to:
possess a current National Identification Number (NIDA) and be a citizen of Tanzania.
be under 43 years old.
Include copies of your professional, academic, and birth certificates.
Be open to working in secondary schools where there is a serious teacher shortage.
not work for the government or any other organization
have never been fired or forced to retire from public service.
Use the online system to upload any necessary paperwork.
If secondary education was completed outside of Tanzania, obtain a NECTA equivalency number (EQ).
How to Apply for the OWM–TAMISEMI Volunteer Teaching Positions
Step-by-Step Application Process:
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Visit the official OWM–TAMISEMI website: www.tamisemi.go.tz
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Access the TAMISEMI Employment Portal:
https://ajira.tamisemi.go.tz/ - Sign up or access the system
Fill out the online application.
Upload all necessary files.
Send in your application by the deadline.
Application Period:
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Start date: 14 January 2026
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Deadline: 28 January 2026 at 11:59 PM
Download the Official Volunteer Teaching Guidelines
For full details, eligibility clarification, and official instructions, applicants are encouraged to download the official announcement document:
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Contact Information for Further Assistance
For additional inquiries, contact the OWM–TAMISEMI Customer Service Center:
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Telephone: 026 2160210
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Mobile: 0735 160210
Conclusion: A Meaningful Opportunity to Serve and Build the Nation
For skilled Tanzanian educators, the 1,500 volunteer teaching positions under the GPE-TSP program offer a substantial chance to directly contribute to national development. In addition to providing educators with important professional experience and exposure to public service, the government is bolstering secondary education where it is most needed through OWM-TAMISEMI.
