Inclusive Teacher Development (ITD) in South Sudan

Introduction

This project, supported by the Regional Teachers Initiative for Africa (RTIA) Facility, aims at enhancing teacher onboarding, retention, and career pathways in crisis contexts. It also supports the professional development and well-being of teachers in affected environments.

South Sudan’s education system faces challenges exacerbated by crises such as conflicts and climate-related disasters. These issues disrupt learning, displace teachers, and deepen systemic weaknesses. South Sudan is marked by very limited formal pre-service and in-service training opportunities, and many teachers in the target states have limited training in areas like inclusive education, gender mainstreaming, psycho-social support (PSS).

The programme seeks to assist over 2 550 teachers in primary education and nearly 400 in secondary education, including 10% of teachers and stakeholders with a disability. In turn, 12 000 learners and 2 000 community members will benefit from theprogramme (60% female and 40% male).

Objectives

• Overall Objective: Strengthen education systems in crisis by addressing teacher shortages and improving their well-being.
• Enhance teacher onboarding, retention, and career pathways in crisis contexts.
• Support professional development and well-being of teachers in affected environments.

Project activities

• Build Teacher Skills & Pedagogy: Train coaches, deliver inclusive CPD , integrate technology, and strengthen peer learning.
• Support Teacher Well-being & Retention: Provide psychosocial support, assess mental health needs, and promote wellness.
• Advance Career Development & Gender Inclusion: Create career pathways, support female teachers, and ensure inclusive, gender-responsive training.
• Strengthen Governance & Community Involvement: Train education stakeholders, recognise teacher performance, and engage communities in school management.

(Expected) results

• Improved Teaching Quality in Crisis Contexts​: Primary and secondary teachers gain enhanced pedagogical skills through inclusive, adaptive, and digital teaching approaches.
• Expanded Career Development Opportunities​: Teachers access continuous, gender-responsive professional development and clear career advancement pathways.
• Strengthened Teacher Well-being and Resilience​: Teachers benefit from targeted psychosocial support and peer networks that promote mental health and job satisfaction
• Empowered Education Governance and Community Engagement​: School leaders, Parent Teacher Associations (PTAs), and local authorities actively support teacher supervision, motivation, and inclusive school environments.

Key info

• Project Duration: 24 months
• Location: South Sudan, - Central Equatoria State (Juba, Morobo, Terekeka, Yei), Northern Bahr el Ghazal State, Upper Nile State: (Baliet, Fashoda, Maban, Malakal, Manyo, Melut, Renk)
• Implementing Partners: Expertise France, YEI TEACHERS TRAINING COLLEGE (YTTC), Ministry of General Education and Instruction (MoGEI), UNICEF, UNHCR, University of Juba & Kyambogo University, Arua & Lodonga Teacher Training Colleges (Uganda)