Government Moves to Hire 10,000 Non-Teaching Positions
The recent announcement about the hiring of 10,000 non-teaching positions marks a significant step in strengthening the education sector. Sources familiar with the matter highlight that this move complements the government’s earlier plan to hire 20,000 teachers ahead of the upcoming school year.
This new hiring initiative aims to address a long-standing issue faced by public school teachers burdened with numerous administrative and ancillary tasks. “During the consultations of the Second Congressional Commission on Education (EDCOM2) where we sit as Commissioner, we found out that teachers carry over 50 ancillary and administrative tasks, including serving as canteen manager, 4Ps and school-based feeding coordinator, Gulayan sa Paaralan overseer, among others. These tasks keep the teachers away from the classrooms,” a community leader explained.
Impact on Teaching Quality and Administrative Burden
The additional administrative duties have significantly hampered teachers’ ability to focus on their primary role: educating students. Local experts note that these responsibilities have, in some cases, led to a decline in teaching quality.
“These responsibilities have also significantly impeded upon their primary job of teaching, in some cases, leading to poor teaching quality,” the source added. By hiring non-teaching staff, the government hopes to relieve teachers from these distractions, allowing them to dedicate more time and energy to improving student learning outcomes.
Fulfilling DepEd Orders and Addressing Staffing Gaps
This hiring aligns with DepEd Order No. 2, series of 2024, which mandates the immediate removal of administrative tasks from public school teachers. It also targets the 47,546 unfilled positions reported in the 2025 DepEd Staffing Summary.
The move not only aims to enhance the quality of education but also provides much-needed employment opportunities. “We have consistently pushed to fill vacant positions in government. This will not only provide employment to our kababayans, but will enrich our pool of public servants,” a government insider shared.
Responding to Growing Educational Needs
With the continuous increase in learner numbers nationwide, the demand for both teaching and support staff remains high. The recent hiring announcements reflect the government’s responsiveness to the concerns raised by teachers and students alike.
“We know the DepEd needs more teachers and staff as the number of learners continue to grow. The recent hiring announcements show the government is listening to the teacher and student woes, and are trying to make things right,” community leaders affirmed.
This proactive approach signals a promising direction for the education sector, as it aims to tackle the learning crisis by ensuring teachers can focus fully on teaching.
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