MUSCAT — Oman’s Ministry of Education has opened applications for teaching vacancies targeting university graduates and soon-to-be graduates. Officials said the initiative seeks to bolster the national school system’s workforce and promote sustainable jobs for Omani nationals.

Candidates need a university degree in Education or a general degree plus a Postgraduate Diploma in Education. Students set to graduate in the 2025/2026 academic year qualify, regardless of whether they finish in the first, second or summer semester, the ministry stated.

The ministry also welcomes back graduates from prior years who skipped the recruitment exam or failed to meet the passing score. Applications go through the Educational Portal on the ministry’s website, using a specific recruitment link.

Everyone must submit paperwork electronically by March 12, 2026. That includes academic transcripts and ID documents. English teachers need IELTS or TOEFL certificates. French and German specialists require DELF certification when applicable, according to the guidelines.

Reviewers will check submissions against set standards. Graduates from abroad on previous waiting lists must first get their qualifications equated and certified inside the Sultanate. This ensures appointments proceed without hitches if selected.

The push follows directives from Sultan Haitham bin Tarik. He called for programs to track and boost job opportunities across sectors. Ministry officials aim to plug classroom gaps while onboarding fresh talent into public schools.

Oman prioritizes its citizens in these roles. The vacancies cover various subjects and grade levels, though specifics on numbers remain undisclosed. Past rounds drew thousands of applicants, with exams following initial screening.

Educators who join will work in government schools across the country. Salaries and benefits align with national scales for public sector teachers. Training often follows hiring to align staff with curriculum needs.

This round emphasizes quick integration. The ministry urges eligible candidates to apply early and double-check documents. Late or incomplete entries get rejected outright.

Oman’s education sector has expanded rapidly in recent years. Enrollment in public schools topped 600,000 students last year. Vacancies like these help keep teacher-to-student ratios steady amid growth.

Job seekers can track updates on the portal. The ministry plans exams for shortlisted applicants after the deadline. Successful candidates start in the next academic year.