Teacher (Government School)
Classroom teacher in a government primary or secondary school — plans and delivers lessons, assesses students, and supports pupil development.
Typical Salary
J$1.5M
to J$3.5M per year
Open Roles
22000+
across Jamaica
Job Market
Stable
Critical national shortage
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Career Paths
Trainee Teacher→Teacher→Senior Teacher→Vice Principal→Principal
Salary Range in Jamaica
Mid
Entry: J$1.5MSenior: J$3.5M
Key Skills
Lesson planning
Classroom management
Curriculum delivery
Student assessment
Differentiated instruction
Parent communication
Behaviour management
Record keeping
Education
Minimum Entry
- BSc Education or subject + PGDE
- Teaching Council of Jamaica registration
Preferred
- BSc Education (UWI/UTech/NCE)
- SBA and CSEC marking experience
Professional Qualifications
- Teaching Council of Jamaica registration
- Bachelor of Education or PGDE
- MoE appointment
Market Trend
◼ Stable DemandReady to Work in Jamaica’s Government Sector?
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