The Jigawa State Ministry of Higher Education has officially announced the J-Teach Initiative Recruitment 2025, inviting applications from qualified teaching personnel to serve across secondary and tertiary institutions in the State.
This is an opportunity for trained teachers and specialist educators to secure positions in both science and arts-based subjects.
Available Teaching Positions & Qualification Requirements
The recruitment covers the following subject areas and minimum qualifications:
Science-Related Subjects
| Subject Area | Required Qualification |
|---|---|
| Mathematics & Further Maths | B.Sc./B.Ed. Mathematics or Statistics |
| Physics & Chemistry | B.Sc./B.Ed. in Physics, Chemistry, Applied Science |
| Basic Science | B.Sc./B.Ed. in any core Science discipline |
| Computer Studies/Data Processing | B.Sc. or B.Sc.Ed. in Computer Science, ICT, Information Technology |
Art, Language & Humanities
| Subject Area | Required Qualification |
|---|---|
| English Language & Literature | B.A./B.Ed. English Language/Literature |
| Hausa Language | B.A./B.Ed. Hausa Language or Linguistics |
| Arabic/Qur’anic Studies | B.A./B.Ed. Arabic or Islamic Studies (Arabic focused) |
| Creative Arts | B.A./B.Ed. Fine Arts/Applied Arts/Theatre Arts |
Commercial & Management Subjects
| Subject Area | Required Qualification |
|---|---|
| Financial Accounting/Book Keeping | B.Sc./B.Ed. Finance, Accounting, Banking |
| Commerce/Business Studies | B.Sc./B.Ed. Business Administration or Management |
| Economics/Marketing | B.Sc./B.Ed. Economics or Marketing |
| Insurance | B.Sc./B.Ed. Insurance/Actuarial Science |
| Office Practice/Store Management | HND/B.Sc. OTM, Supply Chain, Purchasing & Supply |
Technical/Engineering Related Subjects
| Subject Area | Required Qualification |
|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering Craft Practice | B.Eng./B.Tech or B.Ed. (Technical) |
| Electrical Installation/Building Technology | B.Eng./B.Tech or B.Ed. (Technical) |
| Technical Drawing/Woodwork | HND/B.Ed Technical |
Social Science
| Subject Area | Required Qualification |
|---|---|
| Government/History | B.Sc./B.A./B.Ed. Political Science/History |
| Geography/Social Studies | B.Sc./B.A./B.Ed. Geography/Social Studies |
| Civic Education/National Values | B.Sc./B.Ed. Law/Social Studies/Civic Education |
| Islamic Studies | B.A./B.Ed. Islamic Studies/Sharia |
Agriculture & Vocational Fields
| Subject Area | Required Qualification |
|---|---|
| Agricultural Science/Animal Husbandry | B.Agric./B.Sc.Ed Agric |
| Fisheries | B.Sc./B.Agric. Fisheries |
| Home Economics/Food & Nutrition | B.Sc./B.Ed Home Economics/Nutrition |
| Catering/Home Management | B.Sc./B.Ed Home Management/Hospitality |
Health & Physical Education
| Subject Area | Required Qualification |
|---|---|
| Physical & Health Education | B.Sc./B.Ed Physical/Health Education |
| Health Education/Public Health | B.Sc./B.Ed Health Education/Public Health |
General Eligibility Requirements
Applicants must:
✔ Be an indigene of Jigawa State
✔ Possess NYSC Certificate (Discharge or Exemption)
✔ Hold valid academic certificates
✔ Have teaching experience (added advantage)
Your CV/application must include:
Full Name (capital letters preferred)
Subject Applied For
Date & Place of Birth, State & LGA
Residential Address & Contact Details
Academic Qualifications with scanned copies
Work/Teaching Experience
Professional Affiliations
Referees (minimum of two)
How to Apply
All applications must be submitted through the official J-Teach portal:
Apply Online via: https://careers.mohestjigawastate.com.ng/register.php
Applicants must complete all fields and upload supporting documents.
Deadline
The deadline is available on the homepage of the J-Teach recruitment portal. Applicants are advised to apply early.
Issued by:
Ministry of Higher Education – Jigawa State
Signed:
Director of Planning
For Hon. Commissioner
HELL WE SO GREATEFUL