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Via GazetteNotice 928/IUL/2026/19

Special Education Teacher

MVR 11,978–18,200/monthPosted 9 hours ago

Indexed from Government Gazette12 Oct 2026

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Job type
Full-Time
Closes
19 Oct
Source
Gazette
Employer
Haa Dhaalu Atoll SchoolEducation
Location
VaikaradhooHaa Dhaalu Atoll
Salary
MVR 11,978–18,200/monthAdvertised
Employment type
Full-Time
Deadline
Closes 19 Oct 20266 days left

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Announcement

Post

Teacher

Specialisation

Special Education

Post number

J-406466

Number of posts

01

Type of post

Permanent

Rank of post

Teacher Rank 1 to 3

Public Service Rank

Public Service Rank 5 to 8

Duty station

HDh. Atoll School, HDh. Vaikaradhoo

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

Rank 3

MVR 12,409.00

MVR 5,791.00

MVR 157.00

Main responsibilities and duties of the post

1. Identifying the areas in which children need special support, and preparing lesson plans that meet those children's needs

2. Assessing each child's level of understanding and teaching in a way that the child can grasp

3. Creating an easy-to-learn, caring and safe environment for children to learn in

4. Marking the assessments given to children and children's records

5. Looking after children's welfare and safety inside and outside the classroom

6. Consulting the relevant parties on matters concerning children's understanding

7. Providing the information that parents/guardians and school administrators need regarding a child's learning

8. Working with the teachers of children with special needs who study in ordinary classes, and recording those children's progress

9. Assisting the school with the running of out-of-classroom activities and other activities related to teaching

10. Where teachers are absent, carrying out those teachers' duties under the guidance of the relevant school authorities.

Requirements of the post

Teacher, Rank 3

  1. In the field of teaching, a Maldives National Qualifications Framework Level 7 or 8 degree or a Bachelor's Honours degree, together with, in the field of education/teaching, a Maldives National Qualifications Framework Level 9 Master's degree, and having served 4 years as a Teacher, Rank 2.

or

2. From a field specialising in the subject taught, a Maldives National Qualifications Framework Level 7 or 8 degree or a Bachelor's Honours degree, together with, in the field of teaching, a Maldives National Qualifications Framework Level 5 diploma or higher, together with an educational field Maldives National Qualifications Framework Level 9 Master's degree, and having served 4 years as a Teacher, Rank 2.

or

3. From a field specialising in the subject taught, a Maldives National Qualifications Framework Level 7 or 8 degree or a Bachelor's Honours degree, together with, in the field of teaching, a Maldives National Qualifications Framework Level 9 Master's degree, and having served 4 years as a Teacher, Rank 2.

or

4. In the field of teaching, a Maldives National Qualifications Framework Level 7 or 8 degree or a Bachelor's Honours degree, together with, in the field of education/teaching, a Maldives National Qualifications Framework Level 10 Doctoral degree.

or

5. From a field specialising in the subject taught, a Maldives National Qualifications Framework Level 7 or 8 degree or a Bachelor's degree, together with, in the field of teaching, a Maldives National Qualifications Framework Level 5 diploma or higher, together with, in the field of education/teaching, a Maldives National Qualifications Framework Level 10 Doctoral degree.

Teacher, Rank 2

1. In the field of teaching, a Maldives National Qualifications Framework Level 7 or 8 degree or a Bachelor's Honours degree.

or

2. From a field specialising in the subject taught, a Maldives National Qualifications Framework Level 7 or 8 degree or a Bachelor's Honours degree, together with, in the field of teaching, a Maldives National Qualifications Framework Level 5 diploma or higher.

Teacher, Rank 1

In the field of teaching, a Maldives National Qualifications Framework Level 5 diploma or a Level 6 Advanced Diploma / Associate degree certificate.

Teaching Field

Teaching (Special Needs Education)

Note: Every person carrying out teacher duties must hold a Maldives National Qualifications Framework Level 5 or higher qualification in teaching. Those who hold a higher education qualification from a field specialising in the subject taught, above Maldives National Qualifications Framework Level 5, and who have completed the General Teaching Certificate in the teaching field, may use that certificate as evidence of a teaching qualification.

Education Sector

Teaching, Education, Special Education

Work areas of the post

Teaching Service

Documents to submit

1. A completed application form for the post (this form is available from the Civil Service Commission website, the institution's website and counters, and via the link below). https://www.csc.gov.mv/download/2024/84/Annex%202%20-%20Application%20form1pnd4eve.a2u140d53hl.flr.docx

2. Details of the person applying for the post (including contact phone number and email address).

3. A copy of pages of a Maldivian ID card (Identity Card) showing that the applicant is a Maldivian citizen (even if expired), or written documents that can be read clearly; or if the ID card is not available, a birth certificate, passport or driving licence of that person.

4. For employees with an agreement to serve the civil service or government, if transferring to a permanent post, a letter from the office where the work is being carried out stating that there is no objection to leaving the post.

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.

6. Copies of documents as specified below demonstrating 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) From civil service experience, employment in positions whose experience periods are not visible on https://myaccount.csc.gov.mv/, with the period of employment and (in years, months and days) and responsibilities of the employment (even if employment has been in different positions in one institution) stated separately, certified by that office.

(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.

Things to be considered for a candidate to be best suited for the position

Criteria between Teacher Rank 1 and Teacher Rank 3

Meeting basic requirements.Upon meeting the requirements of Teacher, Rank 120

Upon meeting the requirements of Teacher, Rank 2

30

Upon meeting the requirements of Teacher, Rank 3

35

Experience

Experience in addition to the basic qualifications

05

Interview

25

Practical

 35

Exception in the event of a change in employment of an existing employee in a current Teacher Jobmetrics post

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.

Method of applying for the post and deadline

Applications for this post, with the required documents, are to be submitted to Haa Dhaalu Atoll School before 13:00 on 19 October 2026. The application form and documents may also be obtained by email at [email protected]. If the Government declares a new public holiday before the deadline for this announcement, the application form will be accepted for the date on which that holiday is declared.

Shortlisting

From the applicants for this post, based on educational qualification, experience and assessment results, shortlisted candidates shall be selected from among those qualified for the post based on educational qualification, work experience and assessment results, with the highest points.

Venue and Duration of Interview and Practical

The interview and practical for selecting a candidate for this post will be held between 20 October 2026 and 8 November 2026 at Haa Dhaalu Atoll School.

Publishing of "Point Scoring Sheet for Job Applicants (A2 Form)"

Within 3 days excluding official holidays after the interview, the "Score Sheet of Candidates for the Post (A2 Sheet)" will be published openly at this office and on the office website. If there is a complaint about the points awarded to candidates for the post, that complaint must be submitted to this office within 3 days excluding official holidays from the day the A2 sheet is published.

If a person who meets the above requirements under this announcement is not appointed to the permanent post, a person who meets the requirements below is to be engaged for the contract post until the end of the academic year.

Type of post: Temporary (Contract)

Duration: Until the end of the academic 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

If the candidate holds a Level 4 certificate from the National Qualifications Framework in the teaching field

MVR 8505.00

MVR 2555.00

If a national qualification certificate level 5 or 6 certificate is obtained in literacy

MVR 9495.00

MVR 2850.00

If a national qualification certificate level 7 or 8 certificate is obtained in literacy

MVR 9,845.00

MVR 4,595.00

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

Note:

. A school leaving certificate showing completion of Grade 10, or a letter confirming participation in a Grade 10 completion examination, will be considered as completion of secondary education.

. A school leaving certificate showing completion of Grade 12, or a letter confirming participation in a Grade 12 completion examination, will be considered as completion of higher secondary education.

. If the candidate holds a Level 3 certificate from the National Qualifications Framework, it will be considered as completion of secondary education.

For clarification regarding this announcement, please contact 6520056. To send an email, write to [email protected].

The guidelines and principles for recruitment and appointment to school teacher positions under the Job Metrics framework, and all documents related to these principles, are available on the Civil Service Commission website (https://www.csc.gov.mv/Policy/Index/74).

Indexed from the Government Gazette on 12 Oct 2026. The original notice is the official version; if anything differs, it wins.

At a glance

Source
Gazette, notice 928/IUL/2026/19
Openings
1 person

Requirements

  • Teacher Rank 1: Maldives National Qualifications Framework Level 5 diploma, or Level 6 Advanced Diploma / Associate degree, in teaching
  • Teacher Rank 2: Level 7 or 8 degree or Bachelor's Honours degree in teaching, or a subject degree plus a Level 5 teaching diploma or higher
  • Teacher Rank 3: Level 7 or 8 degree plus a Level 9 Master's degree in education/teaching and 4 years' service as Teacher Rank 2, or a Level 10 Doctoral degree…
  • Every person carrying out teacher duties must hold a Level 5 or higher qualification in teaching

Responsibilities

  1. 01Identify the areas in which children need special support and prepare lesson plans that meet their needs
  2. 02Assess each child's level of understanding and teach in a way the child can grasp
  3. 03Create an easy-to-learn, caring and safe learning environment
  4. 04Mark assessments given to children and keep children's records
  5. 05Look after children's welfare and safety inside and outside the classroom
  6. 06Consult the relevant parties on matters concerning children's understanding
  7. 07Provide parents, guardians and school administrators with information on a child's learning
  8. 08Work with teachers of children with special needs in ordinary classes and record those children's progress
  9. 09Assist the school with out-of-classroom and other teaching-related activities
  10. 10Where teachers are absent, carry out their duties under the guidance of school authorities

Salary & benefits

Advertised payMVR 11,978–18,200/month

Benefits

Attendance allowance of MVR 75 to MVR 157 per day of attendance, and overtime pay for civil service employees as per established rules.

Teacher salary in the Maldives

How to apply

Submit a completed application form, personal details with contact phone number and email address, a copy of the Maldivian ID card or other listed identity document, educational certificates and work experience letters to Haa Dhaalu Atoll School before 13:00 on 19 October 2026. The application form is available from the Civil Service Commission website, the school website and counters, or by email at [email protected].
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Location

Place
Vaikaradhoo
Atoll
Haa Dhaalu Atoll
Address
HDh. Atoll School, HDh. Vaikaradhoo

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About the employer

Government primary and secondary school in Kulhudhuffushi, the administrative capital of Haa Dhaalu Atoll in the northern Maldives. It was established by the government with UNICEF support and opened in 1979, originally under the name Haa Dhaalu Community School. The school's Ministry of Education listing says it aims to develop students' religious belief, knowledge, mental aptitude, health, discipline and physical capability.

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