Preschool Teacher
Indexed from Government Gazette11 Oct 2026
- Job type
- Full-Time
- Closes
- 15 Oct
- Source
- Gazette
- Employer
- Makunudhoo School, HDh. MakunudhooEducation
- Location
- MakunudhooHaa Dhaalu Atoll
- Salary
- MVR 8,000–10,940/monthAdvertised
- Employment type
- Full-Time
- Deadline
- Closes 15 Oct 20263 days left
From the notice
Copied textAnnouncement
- Post
Teacher
- Specialisation
Pre-school
- Post number
J-454669
- Number of posts
01
- Type of post
Temporary – Wage (until the employee on permanent post ends maternity leave)
- Rank of post
From Teacher Rank 1 to Teacher Rank 2
- Public Service Rank
Public Service Rank 5 to Public Service Rank 7
- Duty station
Makunudhoo School, HDh. Makunudhoo
Salary
If the permanent requirements of the post are not met by the employee appointed to replace the maternity teacher, the salary will be determined according to the table below.
| The minimum educational qualification of the employee is | Salary (per month) | Service allowance (monthly) | Maximum amount payable per month | Maximum amount payable per day | Maximum amount payable per 1 (one) hour |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Secondary education or upper secondary education completed | 5500.00 | 2500.00 | 8000.00 | 363.64 | 60.61 |
If a Level 4 qualification on the National Qualifications Framework has been obtained through teaching | 6090.00 | 2500.00 | 8590.00 | 390.45 | 65.08 |
If a Level 5 or 6 qualification on the National Qualifications Framework of Maldives has been obtained through teaching | 7070.00 | 2500.00 | 9570.00 | 435.00 | 72.50 |
If a Level 7 or 8 qualification on the National Qualifications Framework of Maldives has been obtained through teaching | 8440.00 | 2500.00 | 10940.00 | 497.27 | 82.88 |
If the permanent requirements of the post are met by the employee appointed to replace the maternity teacher, the salary will be determined according to the table below.
| Job matrix implemented from 1 May 2022 | Salary (per month) | Post allowance | Attendance allowance (per day attended) | Maximum amount payable per month | Maximum amount payable per day | Maximum amount payable per 1 (one) hour |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Teacher Rank 1, Step 1 | 9214.00 | 2764.00 | 75.00 | 11978.00 | 544.45 | 68.06 |
Teacher Rank 2, Step 1 | 11564.00 | 5397.00 | 146.00 | 16961.00 | 770.95 | 96.37 |
Additional benefits:
1. Pension contribution available under the Maldives Pension Law.
Main responsibilities and duties of the post
- Providing guidance to students at the standard specified in the curriculum
- Regularly check drivers' work and provide constructive feedback.
- Checking and recording the level of achievement of children, and sharing that information with the parties who need to share it
- Handing over to the supervisor all items relating to teaching (such as scheme of work, lesson plans, mark sheets), in accordance with the established procedure.
- Working to instil in children an understanding of Islam, the laws and regulations of Maldives, school rules for pupils and school regulations, and good customs.
- Attending the periods and relief periods in the assigned timetable and creating flexibility to benefit learners.
- Coordinating and maintaining the materials assigned
- Carrying out all work needed to improve learner standards without exception.
- Teaching children who are not gifted to read and write, apart from the other children
- Sharing information with guardians and parents (regularly) regarding the education and training of students
- Displaying in the classroom in relation to subject units
- Attending all meetings organised by the school on time.
- Taking part fully in special activities run by the school and carrying out other duties assigned within the scope of the school's work.
- Making the fullest use of all school resources (such as the library, internet and smartboards) for the benefit of students
- Working to make the school a happy environment where everyone is united and equal
- Being accountable and responsible for duties assigned by the school.
- Working to keep the school as a clean place, with students' help
- Fully participating in club societies, uniform activities and all other activities run for students, and giving encouragement and assistance
- Keeping confidential the information of students, guardians, staff and the school
- Fully participating in professional development programmes
Requirements of the post
Requirements of the permanent post Teacher, Rank 2
- Holding a Bachelor's degree or honours degree at level 7 or 8 of Maldives National Qualifications Framework in the field of teaching and learning.
or;
- A degree at Level 7 or 8 of the Maldives National Qualifications Framework in a field specialised in the subject to be taught, or a Bachelor's Honours degree, together with a Diploma at Level 5 or 6 / Advanced Diploma / Associate Degree in the field of education from the Maldives National Qualifications Framework.
Teacher, Rank 1
- A Diploma at Level 5 of the Maldives National Qualifications Framework in the field of Education or a Level 6 / Advanced Diploma / Associate Degree in the same field must be obtained.
Requirements to be considered for appointment if the requirements for the permanent post are not met
- Completion of secondary education or higher secondary education
Or
- Holding a certificate at Level 4 of the Maldives National Qualifications Framework through education
Or
- Holding a certificate at Level 5 or 6 of the Maldives National Qualifications Framework in the subject to be taught
Or
- Holding a degree at Level 7 or 8 of the Maldives National Qualifications Framework in the subject to be taught.
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.
Teaching Field
Teaching (Preschool)
Note: Every person performing the duties of a teacher must hold a qualification above Level 5 of the Maldives National Qualifications Framework in the field of education. Persons who have obtained a higher education in the field specialised for the subject to be taught, above Level 5 of the Maldives National Qualifications Framework, and who have completed a General Teaching Certificate in the teaching field, may use that certificate when assessing whether they hold a qualification in the field of education.
- Education Field
Education, Teaching, Preschool
- Work areas of the post
Teaching Service
Documents to submit
- Application Form for a Completed Post (This form can be obtained from the Civil Service Commission's website and the agency's website, counter and the link below.)
Civil Service Job Application Form
- Details of the applicant (including contact phone number and email address).
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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
If the requirements for the permanent post are met
The criteria to be considered for the most suitable candidate for this position are contained in the "Guidelines and Principles for Appointment of Personnel to Teaching Positions in School Teachers' Job Metrics 2022 (Second Amendment)".
| Meeting the basic qualifications | Fulfilment of the conditions of Teacher Rank 1 | 20 |
|---|---|---|
Fulfilment of the conditions of Teacher Rank 2 | 30 | |
Fulfilment of the conditions of Teacher Rank 3 | 35 | |
Experience | Experience in addition to the basic qualifications | 5 |
Interview | 25 | |
Practical | 35 |
The post will be filled by a person who meets the following 2 criteria:
- Obtaining at least 30 (thirty) points out of the total points set for the interview and practical; and
- Obtaining a total of 50 (fifty) points in all the criteria set for the post.
If the requirements for the permanent post are not met
Meeting the basic qualifications | Points awarded on completion of secondary education (O Level) | 5 |
A certificate at Level 3 of the Maldives National Qualifications Framework | 10 | |
Points awarded for achieving above grade D in 2 subjects of the secondary examination | 15 | |
Points awarded on completion of higher secondary education | 20 | |
Points awarded for achieving above grade D in 2 subjects of the higher secondary examination | 25 | |
Points awarded for obtaining a Level 4 qualification on the National Qualifications Framework of Maldives | 30 | |
Points awarded for obtaining a Level 5 or Level 6 qualification on the National Qualifications Framework of Maldives | 35 | |
Points awarded for obtaining a Level 7 or Level 8 qualification on the National Qualifications Framework of Maldives | 40 | |
Experience | Experience in addition to the basic qualifications | 5 |
Interview | 30 | |
Practical | 25 |
Note: Applicants for appointment to the post must obtain a total of 37.5 or more points in the A2 sheet.
Exception given when changing the position of an employee in the Teachers' Job Metrics post
Existing employee in a post on the Teachers' Job Matrix (from the current specialisation) of the civil service
If an employee of the Teachers' Job Matrix in a civil service institution is transferred or selected by promotion to a teacher post, the job will be filled by the ranks available at that time. Also, in cases where the requirements are met for a higher rank than the current rank, the job will be filled by the higher rank that meets the requirements. However, if an employee in a Teachers' Job Matrix post, who is a teacher in a civil service institution, is transferred to or selected for a post in a specialisation other than their current one, the job will be filled by the higher ranks that meet the requirements if that person fulfils the "educational standard" stated in the School Teachers' Job Matrix in meeting the requirements. Also, in cases where the requirements are met for a higher rank than the current rank, the job will be filled by the higher ranks that meet the requirements.
How to apply for the post and deadline
Documents to apply for the post must be submitted by 15 October 2026 at 14:00 to Makunudhoo School. Application forms and documents may also be submitted by email ([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 among the applicants who have applied for this job, based on educational level and experience and assessment results, candidates who have applied for the job will be shortlisted based on education, work experience and assessment results, and those with the highest points will be shortlisted.
Assessment and interview (if there is a presentation, that will also be included) location and duration:
The interview and presentation for selecting a candidate for this post will be held from 25 October 2026 to 29 October 2026, at Makunudhoo School.
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.
For clarification regarding this announcement, contact (6520529). 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).
30 Rabee ul-Aakhir 1448
11 October 2026
Mohamed Luthfee
Principal
Indexed from the Government Gazette on 11 Oct 2026. The original notice is the official version; if anything differs, it wins.
At a glance
- Source
- Gazette, notice 930/IUL/2026/018
- Openings
- 1 person
Requirements
- Completion of secondary education or higher secondary education (minimum for this temporary post)
- Or a certificate at Level 4 of the Maldives National Qualifications Framework through education
- Or a certificate at Level 5 or 6 of the Maldives National Qualifications Framework in the subject to be taught
- Or a degree at Level 7 or 8 of the Maldives National Qualifications Framework in the subject to be taught
- Every teacher must hold a qualification above Level 5 of the Maldives National Qualifications Framework in the field of education
- For the permanent Teacher Rank 2 post: Bachelor's or honours degree at Level 7 or 8 in teaching and learning, or a Level 7 or 8 degree in the subject with a…
- For the permanent Teacher Rank 1 post: Diploma at Level 5 in Education, or Level 6 / Advanced Diploma / Associate Degree in the same field
Responsibilities
- 01Providing guidance to students at the standard specified in the curriculum
- 02Regularly check drivers' work and provide constructive feedback.
- 03Checking and recording the level of achievement of children, and sharing that information with the parties who need to share it
- 04Handing over to the supervisor all items relating to teaching (such as scheme of work, lesson plans, mark sheets), in accordance with the established procedure.
- 05Working to instil in children an understanding of Islam, the laws and regulations of Maldives, school rules for pupils and school regulations, and good customs.
- 06Attending the periods and relief periods in the assigned timetable and creating flexibility to benefit learners.
- 07Coordinating and maintaining the materials assigned
- 08Carrying out all work needed to improve learner standards without exception.
- 09Teaching children who are not gifted to read and write, apart from the other children
- 10Sharing information with guardians and parents (regularly) regarding the education and training of students
Salary & benefits
Benefits
Pension contribution available under the Maldives Pension Law.
How to apply
Attachments from Makunudhoo School, HDh. Makunudhoo
Location
- Place
- Makunudhoo
- Atoll
- Haa Dhaalu Atoll
- Address
- Makunudhoo School, HDh. Makunudhoo
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About the employer
Makunudhoo School, HDh. Makunudhoo
Education
Makunudhoo School is a government school on Makunudhoo island in Haa Dhaalu Atoll. It began as Maktab-ul-Hidaya on 23 June 1969 with about 180 pupils and two classes. It now teaches from the foundation stage to Grade 10 (lower secondary), including a B-Tech stream and support for students with special needs. The Ministry of Education lists it with roughly 350 to 370 students.
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