
1,500 Volunteer Teaching Opportunities in Tanzania Under GPE–TSP (2026)
Introduction: A National Call to Strengthen Secondary Education
The Government of the United Republic of Tanzania, through OWM–TAMISEMI, has announced 1,500 volunteer teaching opportunities for secondary schools under the Global Partnership for Education – Teacher Support Programme (GPE–TSP).
This initiative aims to address critical teacher shortages in high-need secondary schools managed by Local Government Authorities. By engaging qualified volunteer teachers, the program supports improved access, equity, and quality of education—particularly in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM), vocational subjects, and business studies.
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OWM–TAMISEMI plays a central role in coordinating regional and local government administration, including education service delivery, teacher deployment, and capacity building across Tanzania.
Overview of the GPE–TSP Volunteer Teacher Program
The GPE–TSP program is designed to strengthen the teaching workforce by deploying volunteer teachers to secondary schools with the greatest shortages, based on the Secondary Teacher Allocation Protocol (S–TAP).
Key Highlights:
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Total positions available: 1,500 volunteer teachers
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Target institutions: Public secondary schools under Local Government Authorities
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Priority subjects: STEM, Vocational Subjects, and Business Studies
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Implementing authority: OWM–TAMISEMI
General Duties of a Volunteer Teacher
Selected volunteer teachers will be expected to perform standard professional teaching responsibilities, including:
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Preparing schemes of work, lesson plans, lesson notes, and work plans
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Developing and effectively using teaching and learning materials
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Teaching, assessing students, and maintaining academic progress records
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Monitoring and supervising student attendance in school and classrooms
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Supporting students’ intellectual, physical, moral, and emotional development
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Providing academic guidance, counseling, and professional advice on education matters
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Managing and safeguarding school property and teaching resources
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Performing additional duties assigned by the Head of School
Available Teaching Positions and Subject Requirements
Physics Volunteer Teachers – 504 Positions
Applicants must possess one of the following:
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Bachelor with Education or Bachelor of Education specializing in Physics
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Bachelor’s degree in Physics plus a Postgraduate Diploma in Education
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Diploma in Education with Physics as a teaching subject
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
Applicants must hold:
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Bachelor with Education or Bachelor of Education in Biology
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Bachelor’s degree in Biology plus a Postgraduate Diploma in Education
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Diploma in Education with Biology as a teaching subject
Mathematics Volunteer Teachers – 418 Positions
Applicants must meet one of the following:
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Bachelor with Education or Bachelor of Education in Mathematics
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Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics plus a Postgraduate Diploma in Education
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Diploma in Education with Mathematics as a teaching subject
All qualifications must be obtained from institutions recognized by the Government of Tanzania.
General Eligibility Conditions for All Applicants
To qualify for the volunteer teaching positions, applicants must:
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Be a Tanzanian citizen with a valid National Identification Number (NIDA)
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Be 43 years old or below
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Attach copies of birth certificate, academic, and professional certificates
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Be willing to work in secondary schools with severe teacher shortages
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Not be employed by the Government or any other institution
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Have no history of dismissal or compulsory retirement from public service
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Upload all required documents through the online system
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Obtain an NECTA equivalence number (EQ…) if secondary education was completed outside Tanzania
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:
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Register or log in to the system
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Complete the online application form
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Upload all required documents
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Submit your application before 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
The 1,500 volunteer teaching positions under the GPE–TSP program represent a significant opportunity for qualified Tanzanian educators to contribute directly to national development. Through OWM–TAMISEMI, the government is strengthening secondary education where it is needed most—while offering educators valuable professional experience and public service exposure.