School teacher
Plans and delivers lessons, assesses learning and supports student wellbeing in primary or secondary schools.
Indicative salary
Monthly pay before allowances.
Entry
MVR 10,000 – MVR 14,000 / mo
≈ $649–$908
Mid
MVR 14,000 – MVR 22,000 / mo
≈ $908–$1,427
Senior
MVR 22,000 – MVR 35,000 / mo
≈ $1,427–$2,270
USD equivalents at 1 USD ≈ 15.42 MVR.
Note: Government pay structure plus location and qualification allowances.
Career pathway
- 1
Teacher
- 2
Leading teacher
- 3
Head of department
- 4
Deputy / Principal
Education to get there
Partner-university programs that lead into this role:
Bachelor of Early Childhood Education (Honours)
HELP University · Malaysia · Bachelor · 3 years
Designed to equip students with comprehensive knowledge of teaching young children from birth to age six.
Cambridge International Certificate in Teaching and Learning
HELP University · Malaysia · Certificate · 9–10 months
A rigorous foundation programme designed for both novice and experienced teachers.
Cambridge International Diploma in Teaching and Learning
HELP University · Malaysia · Diploma · 12–14 months
Equips educators with knowledge and skills for effective teaching.
Diploma in Education
HELP University · Malaysia · Diploma · 28 months (7 semesters)
Designed to equip aspiring teachers with the knowledge, skills, values and attitudes for effective teaching at preschool and primary levels.
Doctor of Philosophy in Education
HELP University · Malaysia · Doctorate · 3 years
A mixed-mode PhD programme combining coursework and a research dissertation.
Master of Education (Teaching and Learning)
HELP University · Malaysia · Masters · 2 years
Quality teacher training designed for mid-career professionals seeking to advance their careers in teaching and learning.
Qualifications
- ▸Bachelor of Education or Bachelor + PGDE
- ▸MoE teacher licence
Typical employers
- ▸Ministry of Education
- ▸Private schools (Billabong, Ahmadiyya, etc.)
A note on salary data
Salary ranges are indicative monthly estimates compiled from publicly available sources — Maldives Pay Commission gazette (civil service), and current listings on job.mv, mihaaru.com/jobs and hotelcareers.mv. Actual pay varies by employer, qualifications and experience. Tourism roles typically include service charge on top of the base salary shown.
Last reviewed: 2026-05. Sources: Maldives Pay Commission (gazette) · job.mv · mihaaru jobs · hotelcareers.mv