Islamabad, Jan 10: The Punjab government has announced a comprehensive plan to address staffing shortages in public schools across the province, aiming to fill both teaching and non-teaching positions to enhance institutional performance.
Key Aspects of the Plan:
Recruitment Plans: The School Education Department (SED) has directed Chief Executive Officers (CEOs) of District Education Authorities (DEAs) to submit detailed recruitment plans for vacant positions in their respective areas.
Oversight Committee: A five-member committee, led by the SED additional secretary, has been established to oversee the recruitment process.Other members include Directors of Public Instruction for secondary and elementary education, a deputy director of monitoring, an additional program director, and a department representative
Integration of Outsourced Staff: The initiative includes integrating staff from outsourced institutions to bring in expertise, especially for non-teaching roles, thereby enhancing overall school efficiency.
Monitoring and Allocation: The Monitoring Unit will assist by identifying schools with vacancies, listing staff awaiting posting, and ensuring personnel are allocated to areas with the greatest need.However, teachers awaiting assignment will not be sent to schools slated for outsourcing in upcoming reform phases.
A senior SED official stated that the plan aims to improve education quality by addressing staffing gaps, creating better learning environments, and raising educational standards across Punjab.This initiative reflects the government’s commitment to enhancing the quality of education by ensuring that schools are adequately staffed with qualified personnel.
