Education Sector Terminologies: A Comprehensive Guide

Educational Terminologies

1. Posting: Allocation of a newly trained teacher to a specific school, district, or region.

2. Reposting: Movement of a public servant to a different geographical location within the same organization.

3. Transfer: Movement of a public servant from one service to another or from one class of posts to another.

4. Re-engagement: Reappointment of an employee who had previously resigned.

5. Reinstatement: Restoration of an employee who was dismissed but later cleared of allegations.

6. Reactivation: Rectification of a staff member’s salary after being removed from the payroll.

7. Secondment: Temporary transfer of an employee to another organization for specialized duties.

8. Engagement: Appointment of a worker for a specific period.

9. Recruitment: Process of identifying, attracting, and hiring qualified candidates.

10. Incapacitation: Inability of a worker to perform duties due to illness or injury.

11. Teacher Deployment: Strategic allocation of teachers to posts balancing school needs and teacher well-being.

12. Probation: Assessment period for newly appointed teachers or employees.

13. Confirmation: Granting permanent status after successful probation.

14. Promotion: Elevation of an employee to a higher rank or grade.

15. Demotion: Reduction of an employee’s rank or position.

16. Study Leave: Formal permission for an employee to pursue further studies.

17. Leave of Absence: Temporary time off for personal or professional reasons.

18. Interdiction: Temporary suspension of an employee due to allegations or investigation.

19. Dismissal: Termination of an employee’s appointment due to misconduct or incompetence.

20. Retirement: Formal withdrawal from active service after reaching required age or years of service.

21. Resignation: Voluntary decision by an employee to leave the service.

22. Attrition: Natural reduction of employees due to retirement, resignation, or other factors.

23. In-service Training: Continuous professional development programs for teachers.

24. Teacher Appraisal: Systematic assessment of a teacher’s performance based on set criteria.