Primary School Teacher
Teaches core subjects (Literacy, Numeracy, Science, Social Studies) to children ages 5–12 in Jamaica’s government primary schools.
Typical Salary
J$1.2M
to J$2.5M per year
Open Roles
10,000+
across Jamaica
Job Market
Stable
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Career Paths
Teaching Assistant→Teacher→Senior Teacher→Head of Year→Vice Principal→Principal
Salary Range in Jamaica
Mid J$1.8M
Entry: J$1.2MSenior: J$2.5M
Key Skills
Lesson planning
Child development
Classroom management
Assessment & marking
Literacy & numeracy instruction
Parent communication
STEM teaching
SEN support
Education
Minimum Entry
- Teacher’s Diploma (3-year trained teacher)
- Untrained with 5 CXC (with bridging study)
Preferred
- BSc Education (Primary)
- BEd (Bachelor of Education)
Professional Qualifications
- Teacher registration (MOE)
- BEd or BSc Education (MICO/UWI)
- CXC passes in core subjects
- Special Education Certificate (advantageous)
Market Trend
▬ Stable DemandReady to Work in Jamaica’s Government Sector?
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