Primary Teacher

1. Teaching the standards set in the national curriculum both within the classroom and outside the classroom, and carrying out all the necessary work to achieve this.
2. Using lesson plans and classroom environments and conducting additional activities as needed to ensure that students acquire the "key competencies" set out in the national curriculum as necessary for students.
3. Managing practical work carried out by students and preparing papers for various tests conducted for students, and administering the tests.
4. Marking students' books and assessment papers, unit test papers, term test papers, and papers for tests conducted to assess or improve student performance, in relation to the subject being taught.
5. Maintaining records of student performance and progress.
6. Sharing information necessary with parents, school staff and educational department personnel regarding student progress.

Teacher, Rank 3

1. A teacher with a Bachelor's degree at Level 7 or 8 of Maldives National Qualifications Framework in the field of Teaching, and a qualification at Level 9 of Maldives National Qualifications Framework in the field of Education/Teaching, and 4 years of service in a Rank 2 position.

Or:

1. A teacher with a Bachelor's degree at Level 7 or 8 of Maldives National Qualifications Framework from a field specified for Teaching, a qualification at Level 5 or below of Maldives National Qualifications Framework in the field of Teaching, a qualification at Level 9 of Maldives National Qualifications Framework in the field of Education, and 4 years of service in a Rank 2 position.

Or:

1. A teacher with a Bachelor's degree at Level 7 or 8 of Maldives National Qualifications Framework from a field specified for Teaching, a qualification at Level 9 of Maldives National Qualifications Framework in the field of Teaching, and 4 years of service in a Rank 2 position.

Or:

1. A person with a Bachelor's degree at Level 7 or 8 of Maldives National Qualifications Framework in the field of Teaching, and a qualification at Level 10 of Maldives National Qualifications Framework in the field of Education/Teaching.

Or:

1. A person with a Bachelor's degree at Level 7 or 8 of Maldives National Qualifications Framework from a field specified for Teaching, a qualification at Level 5 or below of Maldives National Qualifications Framework in the field of Teaching, and a qualification at Level 10 of Maldives National Qualifications Framework in the field of Education/Teaching.

Teacher, Rank 2

1. A person with a Bachelor's degree at Level 7 or 8 of Maldives National Qualifications Framework in the field of Teaching.

Or:

1. A person with a Bachelor's degree at Level 7 or 8 of Maldives National Qualifications Framework from a field specified for Teaching, and a qualification at Level 5 or below of Maldives National Qualifications Framework in the field of Teaching.

Teacher, Rank 1

1. A person with a qualification at Level 5 or 6 of Maldives National Qualifications Framework in the field of Teaching.

Teaching (Primary Teaching)

Note: Any person performing the duties of a teacher must hold a qualification of Level 5 or above in the National Qualification Framework from the Teaching sector. However, if a person holds a qualification of Level 5 or above in a specialised teaching field and has obtained a General Teaching Certificate from the Teaching sector, that certificate may be considered as a qualification from the Teaching sector.

1. Application form for permanent employment (this form can be obtained from the Civil Service Commission website and the department website, at counters and from the link below) https://www.csc.gov.mv/download/2021/84/1e148c34-bc04-4150-9537-29309c104aa7.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

Appointment to this post shall be made to a person who fulfils the following 2 conditions.

1. Obtaining a minimum of 30 (thirty) points from the total points allocated for interview and practical; and
2. Obtaining a total of 50 (fifty) points in all criteria allocated for the post.

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 for the post must be submitted before 14:00 on Tuesday 20 October 2026 to V. Atoll Education Centre. The application form and documents can 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)will be held at and the duration:

The interview and assessment for selecting a person for this post will be held on 21 October 2026 and 22 October 2026 at V. Atoll Education Centre.

Within 3 days of the interview being conducted, the "Score Sheet for Applicants to the Position (A2 Sheet)" will be published in the Government Gazette of the Maldives for public viewing. If there are any objections regarding the scores given to applicants for the position, such objections must be submitted to this office within 3 days from the date of publication of the A2 Sheet.

If a person meeting the requirements below this announcement is not appointed to a permanent post, a person meeting the following requirements will be appointed to a relief post for the remainder of the academic year.

Type of post: Temporary

Term: 1 year

Salary: Monthly salary and service allowance as specified below.

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

Note:

1. 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.
2. 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.
3. If a National Qualification Level 3 certificate is held, it is considered as completion of secondary education.

For information regarding this announcement during office hours, contact the school's phone number 6700026. 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).