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Dhivehi Teacher

MVR 11,978–16,961/monthPosted 8 days ago

Indexed from Government Gazette14 Oct 2026

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Job type
Full-Time
Closes
22 Oct
Source
Gazette
Employer
Iskandharu SchoolEducation
Location
MaléMalé City
Salary
MVR 11,978–16,961/monthAdvertised
Employment type
Full-Time
Deadline
Closes 22 Oct 2026Last day to apply

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Post

Teacher

Post number

J-446389

Specialisation

Dhivehi

Number of posts

1 (One)

Type of post

Contract (1 year)

Rank of post

Teacher, Rank 1 to 2

Public Service Rank

Public Service, Rank 5 to 7

Duty station

Iskandhar School, Malé,

Salary and allowances

Teacher RankSalaryPost allowanceAttendance Allowance (per day of attendance)

Rank 1

MVR 9,214.00

MVR 2,764.00

MVR 75.00

Rank 2

MVR 11,564.00

MVR 5,397.00

MVR 146.00

Main responsibilities and duties of the post

1- Carrying out all the work necessary to teach and teach in and outside the classroom in order to achieve the standards set in the national curriculum.

2- Conducting lesson plans, classroom environment and additional activities used to teach so that students acquire the "key competencies" required of students under the national curriculum.

3- Maintaining the practical work done by learners and preparing and administering various test papers for learners.

4- Marking learners' books and assessment papers, unit test papers, term test papers and related to the material taught, and also test papers conducted to assess or improve the level learners have achieved.

5- Maintaining records of student achievement and progress.

6- Sharing necessary information about learner progress with guardians, school staff and education sector personnel.

Requirements of the post

Teacher, Rank 2

Possessing a bachelor's degree or honours degree at level 7 or 8 of Maldives National Qualifications Framework in the field of education/teaching, or a bachelor's degree or honours degree at level 7 or 8.

or

2. Possessing a bachelor's degree or honours degree at level 7 or 8 of Maldives National Qualifications Framework in a field designated for the subject taught, or a diploma at level 5 of Maldives National Qualifications Framework in the field of teaching or a lower qualification.

Teacher, Rank 1

Possession of a Diploma at Level 5 or above, or an Advanced Diploma or Associate Degree, as a National Qualification from the Teaching sector.

Teaching Field

Teaching (Dhivehi)

Note: Since every person carrying out the duties of a teacher must possess a qualification at level 5 or below of Maldives National Qualifications Framework in the field of teaching, if a person who has completed secondary education in a field designated for the subject taught possesses a General Teaching Certificate from the Teaching Authority, that certificate may be considered as a teaching qualification at level 5 of Maldives National Qualifications Framework.

Education Field

Education

Dhivehi

Teaching

Work areas of the post

Teaching Services

Documents to submit

  1. Completed application form for the position (this form can be obtained from the Civil Service Commission website and the department website, counters and the link below) https://www.csc.gov.mv/download/2024/84/Annex%202%20-%20Application%20form1pnd4eve.a2u140d53hl.flr.docx
  2. Details of the applicant (including contact phone number and email address).
  3. A readable copy of both sides of the card proving that the applicant is a Maldivian citizen (even if the validity period has expired), or if the ID card is lost, the applicant's birth certificate, passport or driving licence.
  4. If a staff member with a service agreement to serve the Civil Service / Government is transferred to this position, a letter issued by the office providing the service stating that there is no objection to leaving the position.
  5. Copies of educational certificates obtained;

(a) For educational certificates issued by institutions outside Maldives that have been graded by the Maldives Qualifications Authority at a certain level, copies of the educational certificate and transcript; or: in cases where there is no certificate, a copy of the letter confirming completion of the course and a copy of the assessment report and transcript issued by the Maldives Qualifications Authority.

(b) Copies of educational certificates and transcript issued by local educational institutions in Maldives; or copies of letter confirming completion of the course and copies of transcript.

  1. Copies of documents covering the following criteria providing work experience:

(a) If work experience has been gained in a civil service post, in a state institution, in a government-owned company, a letter from that office stating the work undertaken, the period of work (in years, months and days), and the responsibilities of the post (if work has been undertaken in different posts in one institution, the responsibilities should be stated separately for each).

(b) For work experience within the civil service that cannot be verified from https://myaccount.csc.gov.mv/, a letter from that office stating the work undertaken and the period (in years, months and days) confirmed by that office, and stating the responsibilities of the post (if work has been undertaken in different posts in one institution, the responsibilities should be stated separately for each).

(c) If work experience has been gained in a private company or private organisation, a letter from that organisation stating the work undertaken, the period of work (in years, months and days), the responsibilities of the post (if work has been undertaken in different posts in one institution, the responsibilities should be stated separately for each) and the number of staff at the workplace.

(d) If work has been undertaken in a national or international association or society, a letter from that organisation stating the work undertaken, and the period (in years, months and days), and the responsibilities of the post (if work has been undertaken in different posts in one institution, the responsibilities should be stated separately for each). This letter should state whether the position held is a salaried position or not, or alternatively, an official letter from that organisation confirming this.

(e) If work has been undertaken in a dissolved state institution, or in a dissolved private company or private organisation, or in a dissolved national or international society or association, and a letter from that office stating the work undertaken and the period of work (in years, months and days) and the responsibilities of the post (if work has been undertaken in different posts in one institution, the responsibilities should be stated separately for each) cannot be obtained, the "Reference Check Form for Work Experience from a Dissolved Workplace" found in Table 8 of the Recruitment Rules.

Criteria to be considered for the person to be most suitable for this post

Criteria between Teacher Rank 1 and Teacher Rank 3

Meeting Basic RequirementsConditions to be fulfilled for Teacher, Rank 120

Conditions to be fulfilled for Teacher, Rank 2

30

Conditions to be fulfilled for Teacher, Rank 3

35

Experience

Experience in addition to basic conditions

05

Interview

25

Practical

35

Exception given in the replacement of the post of an employee currently in the Teaching Service Job Metrics

If an employee in a post under Teachers' Job Metrics (from that time's specialization) transfers to or retires from a Teacher's post in a Civil Service organization, the salary shall be fixed at the rank held at that time. And in cases where the conditions for a lower rank than the rank held at that time are met, the salary shall be fixed at the lower rank that meets the conditions. However, if an employee in a post under Teachers' Job Metrics transfers to or retires from a Teacher's post in a Civil Service organization of a different specialization other than the specialization held at that time, then if the "Educational Standard" stated in the School Teachers' Job Metrics is fully met, the salary shall be fixed at the lower rank that meets the conditions. And in cases where the conditions for a lower rank than the rank held at that time are met, the salary shall be fixed at the lower rank that meets the conditions.

How to apply for the post and deadline

Documents to apply for the post must be submitted to Iskandhar School by (13:00) on 22 October 2026. The application form and documents may also be submitted by email to [email protected].

And if the government announces a public holiday before the deadline of this announcement, applications can be received up to the number of days of the announced holiday.

Shortlisting

From those who have applied for this job, those with the lowest assessment scores in terms of education level, work experience and assessment results will be shortlisted for the job, and from those shortlisted for the job, those with the highest assessment scores in terms of education and work experience will be shortlisted.

Assessment and Interview (including presentation if applicable) Venue and duration

Interviews and assessment for selecting a candidate for this post will be held at Iskandhar School between 25 October 2026 and 29 October 2026. Candidates selected for the post are requested to be prepared to attend the interview on those dates.

Publication of the "Sheet of Points Awarded to Applicants for the Post (A2 Sheet)"

Within three days of the interview being held, the "Sheet of Points Awarded to Job Applicants (A2 Sheet)" will be made public at this office and on the office's website. If there is any objection to the points awarded to job applicants, such objection must be submitted to this office within three days of the A2 Sheet being made public.

If a person fulfilling the conditions below this announcement does not obtain a permanent post, a person fulfilling the following conditions may be appointed to a contract post for a period of 1 year.

Type of post: Temporary (Contract)

Fixed term: 1 year

Salary: Monthly salary and service allowance as stated below for each month

Minimum educational qualification of employeeSalary (per month)Service Allowance (Monthly)

If Secondary Education or Higher Secondary Education is completed

MVR 8190.00

MVR 2455.00

National Qualifications Framework Level 4 Certificate or Advanced Certificate in Writing

MVR 8505.00

MVR 2555.00

National Qualifications Framework Diploma or Level 6/Advanced Diploma/Associate Degree from the relevant subject as specified in the education regulations of the Maldives

MVR 9495.00

MVR 2850.00

Bachelor's Degree or Bachelor's Honours Degree or National Qualifications Framework Level 7 or 8 Degree from the relevant subject as specified in the education regulations of the Maldives

MVR 9845.00

MVR 4595.00

Additional benefits: Overtime pay for civil service employees as per established rules.

Note:

  • If a School Leaving Certificate indicating completion of Grade 10 or a letter showing participation in a Grade 10 final examination is obtained, it shall be considered as Secondary Education completed.
  • If a School Leaving Certificate indicating completion of Grade 12 or a letter showing participation in a Grade 12 final examination is obtained, it shall be considered as Higher Secondary Education completed.
  • If a person possesses a qualification at level 3 of the National Qualifications Framework, it will be considered as completing secondary education.

To clarify information regarding this announcement, please contact 3323244, 3321307. To send an email, write to [email protected].

The criteria and procedures for recruitment and appointment to the school teacher positions on the Job Metrics, and all relevant documents related to these procedures, can be obtained from the Civil Service Commission website (https://www.csc.gov.mv/Policy/Index/74).

Indexed from the Government Gazette on 14 Oct 2026. The original notice is the official version; if anything differs, it wins.

At a glance

Source
Gazette, notice (IUL)IS-HR/IS/2026/80
Openings
1 person

Requirements

  • Teacher Rank 2: bachelor's or honours degree at level 7 or 8 of the Maldives National Qualifications Framework in education/teaching, or in a field designated…
  • Teacher Rank 2 alternative: diploma at level 5 in teaching, or a lower qualification, with the relevant degree in a designated subject field.
  • Teacher Rank 1: diploma at level 5 or above, or an advanced diploma or associate degree, as a national qualification from the teaching sector.
  • Maldivian citizenship proven by ID card, birth certificate, passport or driving licence.

Skills

  • Dhivehi

Responsibilities

  1. 01Carry out all work needed to teach inside and outside the classroom to meet national curriculum standards.
  2. 02Plan lessons, classroom environment and additional activities so students acquire the key competencies required under the national curriculum.
  3. 03Maintain learners' practical work and prepare and administer test papers.
  4. 04Mark learners' books, assessment papers, unit tests and term tests.
  5. 05Maintain records of student achievement and progress.
  6. 06Share information about learner progress with guardians, school staff and education sector personnel.

Salary & benefits

Advertised payMVR 11,978–16,961/month

Benefits

Overtime pay for civil service employees as per established rules.

Teacher salary in the Maldives

How to apply

Submit the completed application form, applicant details, a copy of your Maldivian citizenship card, educational certificates and work experience documents to Iskandhar School by 13:00 on 22 October 2026, or email them to [email protected]. The application form is available from the Civil Service Commission website, the department website and counters.
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Location

Place
Malé
Atoll
Malé City
Address
Iskandhar School, Malé

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About the employer

Iskandhar School is a government-run public school in Malé, offering primary and secondary education. It opened on 10 May 1961 as Hameediyya Montessori School and has been renamed several times since. The Ministry of Education lists about 1,800 students and over 130 teachers.

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