Ministry Ramps Up Recruitment for 26,000 Administrative Roles

“السرعة القصوى” في التحضير لمسابقة توظيف الإداريين بالتربية
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The Ministry of National Education is racing to finalize its logistical and material preparations for a national external recruitment competition designed to fill administrative roles. This national external recruitment competition is specifically for administrators across seven ranks. Candidates will contend for 26,209 financial positions distributed across seven administrative ranks, aiming to address existing vacancies. The competition seeks to ensure a stable academic year, free from disruptions, by staffing these key administrative roles. This initiative focuses on finalizing arrangements for administrators in seven ranks, with a total of over 26,000 financial positions available. The competition aims to cover administrative vacancies and ensure a stable academic year without disruptions.

Exam Logistics and Schedule

Candidates whose digital applications were accepted will undergo two tests on Saturday, September 26. Candidates will be tested in two subjects as part of this recruitment process. The first examination, focused on the candidate's specialization, is scheduled to commence at 8 AM and will conclude at 11 AM, allowing a duration of three hours. Following a break, the second test, assessing general knowledge, will begin at 1 PM and last for two hours, ending at 3 PM.

Preparations for the written examinations include the dispatch of summons to invigilators and supervisors. Summons are being sent to invigilators and supervisors selected based on strict criteria to oversee the written tests. These personnel have been selected based on strict criteria to ensure the integrity and smooth conduct of the tests. Nationwide, approximately one thousand examination centers have been prepared to accommodate the candidates, ensuring widespread access for all participants. These centers are equipped to handle the large number of candidates expected to participate in the competition across the country.

Competition Content and Ranks

Candidates will undergo testing in two subjects as part of the recruitment process. The competition encompasses seven administrative ranks, which include Education Supervisor, Specialized Educator in Educational Support (a newly established rank), and Analyst Advisor for School and Professional Guidance (formerly known as Chief Advisor for School and Professional Guidance). Other ranks are Head of Laboratories Assistant, School Nutrition Advisor, Steward, and Assistant Steward. The seven administrative ranks specifically include Education Supervisor, Specialized Educator in Educational Support (a new rank), Analyst Advisor for School and Professional Guidance (the old rank was renamed Chief Advisor for School and Professional Guidance), Head of Laboratories Assistant, School Nutrition Advisor, and Steward and Assistant Steward.

The examination questions are anticipated to draw from the new Education Law 25/54, which was enacted on January 21, 2025. Exams will cover both theoretical and applied topics pertinent to the school environment and its ongoing transformations. Questions are expected to address issues related to school life, including discipline, student follow-up, absenteeism, and various student behaviors. The content will also include approaches to handling negative phenomena, such as bullying and school violence. The examinations will feature questions concerning the use of smartphones within classrooms and their potential negative impact on lessons and overall school discipline. Questions are expected to be based on the new Education Law 25/54, dated January 21, 2025, ensuring relevance to current educational policies. The exams will cover theoretical and applied topics related to the school environment and its transformations, providing a full assessment of candidates' understanding. Questions will address school life issues, discipline, student follow-up, absenteeism, and behaviors, reflecting the practical challenges administrators face. Topics will include dealing with negative phenomena like bullying and school violence, emphasizing the importance of a safe school environment. Questions will also cover the use of smartphones in classrooms and their negative impact on lessons and school discipline, addressing contemporary issues in education.

Ensuring Fair Evaluation

Assembly centers are being prepared to anonymize exam answer sheets, a measure intended to enhance transparency and credibility throughout the evaluation process. Following assembly, these answer sheets will be sent in an encrypted format to designated correction centers. After assembly, answer sheets will be sent encrypted to correction centers, safeguarding the integrity of the grading process. Experienced inspectors and school principals will be assigned to manage the correction process, ensuring that qualified personnel oversee the grading. Each examination paper will undergo two distinct corrections to guarantee a thorough and fair evaluation of candidate responses. Each exam paper will undergo two corrections to ensure fair evaluation, minimizing the possibility of error or bias. The Ministry anticipates that the results of the competition will be announced within a short period after the completion of the correction phase. The results will be announced in a short period, allowing successful candidates to prepare for their new roles promptly.