Special Education Teacher

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

2. Teaching students in a way that they understand, assessing each student's level of difficulty.

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

4. Marking assessments given to students and students' books.

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 guardians and school management with the information they need regarding a student's education.

9. When students with special needs are taught in a mainstream classroom, working with their teachers to record the students' progress.

10. Assisting the school in running activities outside the classroom related to teaching.

11. Identifying the areas in which students need special support and preparing plans to suit those children.

12. Teaching students in a way that they understand, assessing each student's level of difficulty.

13. Creating an easy-to-learn, caring and safe environment for students.

14. Marking assessments given to students and students' books.

15. Looking after students' conduct and safety both inside and outside the classroom.

16. Consulting with the relevant parties on matters related to students' difficulties, where consultation is required.

17. Providing the guardians and school management with the information they need regarding a student's education.

18. Assisting the school in running activities outside the classroom related to teaching.

Teacher, Rank 3

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

Or

2 - In a field specialised in the subject taught, a degree or Bachelor's Honours degree at Level 7 or 8 of the Maldives National Qualifications Framework, together with a diploma or higher qualification at Level 5 of the Maldives National Qualifications Framework in the field of teaching, and a Master's degree at Level 9 of the Maldives National Qualifications Framework in education, and 4 years of service in the post of Teacher, Rank 2.

Or

3 - In a field specialised in the subject taught, a degree or Bachelor's Honours degree at Level 7 or 8 of the Maldives National Qualifications Framework in the field of teaching, together with a Master's degree at Level 9 of the Maldives National Qualifications Framework in education, and 4 years of service in the post of Teacher, Rank 2.

Or

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

Or

5- In a field specialised in the subject taught, a degree or Bachelor's Honours degree at Level 7 or 8 of the Maldives National Qualifications Framework, together with a diploma or higher qualification at Level 5 of the Maldives National Qualifications Framework in the field of teaching, and a Doctoral degree at Level 10 of the Maldives National Qualifications Framework in education/teaching.

Teacher, Rank 2

1- Hold a Maldivian national qualification at Level 7 or 8 (Bachelor's or Honours degree) from an accredited institution in the field of education.

or;

2- Hold a Bachelor's or Honours degree at Level 7 or 8 of the Maldivian National Qualifications Framework in a field specialised in teaching the subject, together with a Level 5 diploma or higher from an accredited institution in education.

Teacher, Rank 1

Hold a Level 5 diploma or a Level 6 Advanced Diploma / Associate Degree from an accredited institution in education.

Teaching Service

Note: Every person who fulfils the duties of a Teacher must hold a qualification at Level 5 or below of the Maldives National Qualifications Framework from the Teaching field. Persons who have obtained higher education from the field designated for Teaching subjects and who have completed a General Teaching Certificate from the Teaching field at Level 5 or below of the Maldives National Qualifications Framework may be considered as holding such a qualification.

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 between Teacher Rank 1 and Teacher Rank 3

Exception given when changing the position of an employee in the Teachers' Job Metrics 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.

Documents to apply for this post must be submitted to Thoddoo School before 13:00 on Thursday, 22 October 2026. The application form and documents may also be sent 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.

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.

Assessment and interview (if there is a presentation, that will also be included) location and duration:

The interview and assessment for this post will be held between 27 October 2026 and 29 October 2026 at Thoddoo School.

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 meeting the above requirements under this announcement is not appointed to a permanent post, a person meeting the requirements below may be engaged on a contract basis for an academic year.

Type of post: Temporary

Fixed term: from the date of appointment until 31 December 2026

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

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 National Qualification Level 3 certificate is held, it is considered as completion of secondary education.

For clarification regarding this announcement, contact 6660819. Email [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).