The Ministry of Education, Youth and Information is encouraging Secondary school principals who are facing challenges identifying Mathematics and Science teachers to make contact with The Mico University College and the Church Teachers’ College for support in identifying graduates who are available for employment.
The advisory comes against the background of 176 students having completed a Bachelor of Science in Secondary Education under a scholarship programme initiated by the Ministry in 2015. Students specialized in Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology or Technical and Vocation Education
At the start of the programme, 240 scholarships were awarded to students preparing to enter teacher-training institutions to pursue the BEd. degree. Under the special initiative, some institutions engaged students in an accelerated programme which included two summer semesters. As a result 176 students who have completed their programme of study are ready for employment. This includes
-129 mathematics teachers
-14 physics teachers
-8 chemistry teachers and
-25 biology teachers
Beneficiaries of the scholarship programme are bonded to serve the Jamaican education system for a period of five years.
The following persons may be contacted at the respective institutions:
Mr. Leroy Brown
876-834-3786
OR
Mr. Nicholas Brown
876-524-0138
The Mico University College
Department of Student Services
OR
Mr. Winston McCatty
Student Development Officer
876-454-4396
876-962-0701
Church Teachers’ College
Additional information may be obtained from Dr. Tamika Benjamin, National Mathematics Coordinator via [email protected]