Secondary School Teacher
Teaches specialist subjects (e.g., Maths, English, Sciences, Business) to students ages 11–18 preparing for CSEC and CAPE examinations.
Typical Salary
J$1.2M
to J$2.8M per year
Open Roles
8,000+
across Jamaica
Job Market
Stable
Secondary school staffing
🔍 8,000+ secondary teacher roles available on Jamaica Jobs
View Jobs →
Career Paths
Teacher Trainee→Teacher→Senior Teacher→Head of Department→Vice Principal→Principal
Salary Range in Jamaica
Mid J$2M
Entry: J$1.2MSenior: J$2.8M
Key Skills
Subject expertise
Exam preparation
Lesson planning
Differentiated instruction
Assessment & feedback
Classroom management
Extra-curricular leadership
Data analysis
Education
Minimum Entry
- BSc in subject area + Diploma in Education OR BEd
Preferred
- MSc subject area
- Diploma in Education (UWI/MICO)
Professional Qualifications
- Teacher registration (MOE)
- BEd or BSc + DipEd
- CSEC/CAPE subjects at Grade 1–2
- MSc (for CAPE-level teaching)
Market Trend
▬ Stable DemandReady to Work in Jamaica’s Government Sector?
Browse open government and public sector roles across Jamaica.
Find secondary teacher Jobs