Trinidad And Tobago Teacher I (Primary) Grade 3 Recruitment 2025. The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Education is inviting applications, from suitably qualified nationals of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago between the ages of 18 to 45 and who are registered as Teachers to fill existing and upcoming vacancies of Teacher I (Primary) Grade 3 in the Government Assisted Primary Schools.
TEACHER I (PRIMARY)
JOB SUMMARY:
This job requires the incumbent to teach all the subjects on the primary school curriculum. Duties include monitoring the progress of students, effective classroom supervision and guidance to ensure the overall development of students.
KEY DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES
Plans a programme of learning and activities in one or more subjects to develop the knowledge, skills and attitudes of students in accordance with the established curriculum at the primary level. This includes the preparation of:
○ The scheme of work which guides the application of the curriculum;
○ The timetable which identifies the schedule of subjects to be taught;
○ The lesson notes which define specific areas/topics to be covered;
○ The record of weekly teaching/learning programmes and the evaluation of the same.Guided by the approved programme, prepares lessons and delivers instructions to students in the subject areas for an assigned class. This includes the preparation of charts, diagrams and other general teaching aids and the use of appropriate teaching methods, techniques and strategies such as lectures, discussions, demonstrations, selected audio-visual aid, group and individual work.
Prepares, administers and marks tests, projects and other assignments to evaluate students’ progress, and maintains records of students’ attainment in curriculum area over a designated period.
Prepares and delivers instruction and gives guidance to improve students’ performance in areas where progress is below the required standard.
Initiates and supervises approved co-curricular activities across the school curriculum, in keeping with the Ministry of Education’s guidelines.
Supervises students during approved activities in the classroom and on the school compound to ensure their safety and good conduct.
Monitors the all-round development of students and discusses progress and problems with students, school administration, parents and other relevant parties as necessary.
Ensures that students maintain proper discipline and keeps the classroom and other learning areas in an orderly and sanitary condition.
Performs routine record-keeping functions such as:
○ Keeping records of punctuality and attendance;
○ Preparing term assessment records;
○ Keeping reports and accurate school records of students’ progress.Performs other duties related to the teaching function which may be assigned from time to time.
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EDUCATION, SKILLS & SPECIALISED TECHNIQUES:
Five (5) CXC subjects General Proficiency Level – Grades I, II or III (Grade III from 1998) (including English Language, Mathematics, and a Science subject.)
Or
General Certificate of Education (GCE) ‘O’ Level – Grade A, B or C (including English Language, Mathematics, and a Science subject.)
And
Certification in teaching as evidenced by the possession of a Teacher’s Diploma or equivalent Bachelor of Education Degrees as approved by the Chief Personnel Officer as follows:
University of Trinidad and Tobago
Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) with specialization in:
○ Primary
○ Early Childhood Care Education (ECCE) including Bridging Programme
○ Special Needs Education including Bridging Programme
Catholic Religious Education Development Institute (CREDI)
Bachelor of Education Degree (Primary) including Bridging Programme
The University of the West Indies (The UWI)
Bachelor of Education in Early Childhood Care Education (ECCE) including Bridging Programme
Bachelor of Education Degree (Primary) including Bridging Programme
UWI Roytec in collaboration with the University of New Brunswick
Bachelor of Education for Primary School Teacher (General) including Bridging Programme
University of Southern Caribbean (USC)
Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education including Bridging Programme
The applicant must also possess the following skills:
Sound human relations skills
Sound communication skills
Sound classroom management skills
Sound planning and organising skills
Basic skills in the observation and analysis of students’ behaviour
Basic counselling skills
Basic evaluation and measurement skills
Basic computer skills
Salary: Grade 3: $10,189.00 – $12,735.00/$14,553.00 per month (2019/2020)
A copy of the Job Specification can be accessed HERE.
A copy of the Checklist for Employment can be accessed HERE.
Interested persons MUST submit their application ONLINE ONLY, on or before but no later than Thursday 31st July 2025 at 4:15 pm local time.
Relevant documents must be clearly scanned and uploaded with the online application as stipulated on the INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANTS HERE.
PERSONS WHO HAVE PREVIOUSLY APPLIED FOR TEACHER I (PRIMARY) GOVERNMENT AND GOVERNMENT ASSISTED PRIMARY SCHOOLS AND WISH TO BE CONSIDERED FOR TEACHER I (PRIMARY) IN GOVERNMENT ASSISTED PRIMARY SCHOOLS ARE ADVISED TO RE-APPLY IN RESPONSE TO THIS ADVERTISEMENT.
PERSONS WHO ARE CURRENTLY AWAITING AN UPGRADE AS TEACHER I (PRIMARY) NEED NOT APPLY IN RESPONSE TO THIS ADVERTISEMENT.
Persons wishing to apply can access the Advertisement, Online Application Form, Job Specification and the Employment Checklist on the Ministry of Education’s website www.moe.gov.tt ONLY ONLINE APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED.
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SHOULD PERSONS NEGLECT TO ATTACH/PROVIDE COPIES OF THEIR RELEVANT DOCUMENTS, EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING AS OUTLINED IN THE EMPLOYMENT CHECKLIST, THE PERMANENT SECRETARY WILL BE UNABLE TO DETERMINE THEIR ELIGIBILITY FOR THE OFFICE AND THEY WILL BE DEEMED UNSUITABLE.
THE CLOSING DATE AND TIME FOR THE RECEIPT OF APPLICATIONS IS: THURSDAY 31st JULY 2025 AT 4:15 PM LOCAL TIME.
Permanent Secretary
Ministry of Education