The Teaching Service Commission (TSC) has officially approved the establishment of Gobo All-Girls School of Excellence in the Jimi Electorate of Jiwaka Province, with 20 teaching positions validated and approved under the Secondary Salary Structure. This development follows a formal request from the Office of the Minister for Civil Aviation and Member for Jimi, Wake Goi, proposing the full establishment and operation of the school by the 2026 academic year. According to TSC Commissioner Operations, Mr. Maini Mike Ugaia, the Commission has received and acknowledged the minister’s letter, confirming the approval of 20 vacant teaching positions for the school. “This approval is done to cater for the science specialist learning for all girls in the province and the country as a whole commencing with first Grade 11 intakes to be enrolled in 2026 academic year,” Mr. Ugaia stated. He added that the positions are part of a broader push to support science-focused education for girls in line with the national government’s education reforms. “The Approval captures the minimum structure of 20 teaching position identified to be relocated and reclassified for full implementation by 01/01/2026 academic year,” he said. “The approved Gobo All-Girls School of Excellence Position Specification under Secondary Salary Structure will to be effective starting 01/01/2026 academic year.” The institution is designed to serve as a Specialized Science Education School for girls under the Secondary Education system. Mr. Ugaia confirmed that teachers with science specialization will be selected and appointed specifically to these newly created roles. “Teachers with Specialized Science Education within the School of Excellence and Secondary Education will be approved for appointment to the specific approved teaching positions to commence Teaching by 2026.” The Commission has issued directives for the Establishment Section of the Education Payroll Division to immediately begin compliance action for processing all validated positions. “Appointment Authorities within the Provincial and National Education Board is advised to comply with all TSC Admission and compliance process in preparation for the school commencement,” Mr. Ugaia said. In addition, the TSC emphasized the importance of aligning the school with national education policy. “Given the Minimum Secondary Science Specialist School Structure, the Commission further advice for Gobo All-Girls School of Excellence to ensure there is alignment with the current 1.6.6 education structure that will complement girls Science Stem Education to be accessible by all top performing science female students within the secondary population in Jiwaka province,” he explained. He further highlighted the need for fair and merit-based enrollment of students: “The relevant authorities within the Student Selection Board were advised to ensure there is fair, transparent and merit-based selection done to have all academically performing science female students are given prominence to be enrolled at Gobo All-Girls School of Excellence.” To ensure a supportive environment for teachers, Mr. Ugaia urged the local community respect and look after the school facilities and the staff. The Provincial TSC Advisor in Jiwaka has been tasked with overseeing proper deployment and performance management of teachers to uphold quality delivery of specialized science education in the province.