Contracts, Pay For Teachers

Teachers will be provided a five-year con­tract, if they did not already have it.

New pay structure with increased re­numeration would also come into effect.

Attorney-General and Minister for Economy Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum revealed this on Friday.

“Degree level teaching positions have been evaluated at Band F, similar to other positions across the civil service.

“Currently, 1295 teachers have upgraded their qualifications to a relevant undergraduate de­gree and moved to Band F, with an additional 121 applications expected to be processed.

“From 1 August 2022, teachers who are eligi­ble to be on Band F, will transition to Step 3 of Band F. This will also apply to newer gradu­ates with relevant qualifications. This is to al­low for some consistency in the pay of teach­ers.

“Teachers on Bands D & E on shorter term contracts will be provided with five-year con­tracts to allow them time to upgrade their qualifications so they can move up to higher bands and earn themselves a pay rise.

“It is our duty to take the lead in building ef­fective, accountable and inclusive institutions at all levels. We began the process several years ago when our government prioritised open-merit recruitment and implemented guidelines based on good government princi­ples. That effort continues.”

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