Frequently Asked Questions

We have around 300 staff in total and all academic staff are Tanzanian. We regularly share job opportunities for local and international staff here.

Yes. While most positions are filled locally, we also employ international staff members.

Generally, St Jude’s requires employees to commit for a longer period of time in order to build capacity and sustainability. This is generally two years for international employees. Occasionally, we require short term specialist staff or volunteers and advertise those positions here.

St Jude’s does not have a gap year program.

St Jude’s asks that successful international applicants make a once-off financial contribution of AU$650 for a work permit. The contribution will be refunded after completion of your contract. International staff members are responsible for their own airfares and medical evacuation insurance.

St Jude’s pays a monthly salary in accordance with local pay rates.

Our non-academic staff are required to work from 8:30am – 5:00pm Monday to Friday and Saturdays when required.

Academic staff are required to work from 8:15am – 4:45pm Monday to Friday.

Yes. All staff members must pass a six month probation period. At the end of the first six months, the staff member can review his/her decision to continue with their role and management will take the opportunity to assess the staff member’s performance.

Yes. All staff members are given 28 days annual leave.

Academic staff are advised to take leave during school holidays.

Yes. You can review the CPP here. The School of St Jude has zero tolerance to child abuse of any kind and its standards will be upheld at all times. All staff, visitors and volunteers at St Jude’s have a responsibility to support the care and protection of our students. As such, all international volunteers are required to provide a Working with Children and/or National Police Check certificate (or equivalent thereof) from their home regulatory authority, prior to arrival. An overview of the school’s CPP is included in orientation.

The school year is from January to December. There are two school terms and each term also has a mid-term break of two weeks. The year’s confirmed timetable is available towards the end of the previous year.