Last Updated: 31 Jul 2025
Teaching in Primary and Secondary schools, Junior Colleges and Centralised Institute
As teachers, you build the foundation of education. You equip students with essential skills and sound values to prepare them for life. Learn more about the programmes and schemes you can apply, to become a teacher.

Are you keen to impact the lives of students and inspire them to reach their full potential?
Do you have a strong passion for nurturing the next generation of young learners?
If your answer is yes, then join us in shaping the future in the classroom!
As an educator, you'll do more than just impart knowledge - you'll shape young minds and nurture character, preparing them for the journey of life.
Join a community of teachers who are not just educators at heart, but also mentors, learners and innovators, dedicated to making a meaningful impact in the lives of students.
Why join us as a Teacher?
A purpose-driven adventure
Teaching is a career filled with purpose – where every word spoken sparks curiosity, every encouragement fuels dreams, and every guidance shapes young minds.
As a teacher, you'll ignite possibilities, champion the futures of your students and yourself, and play an important role in unlocking the potential of every child.
A positive impact, in your own way.
As a teacher, you can champion emerging fields and meaningful causes.
Be it leveraging technology to create exciting learning experiences or fostering environmental awareness through school-wide initiatives, you can bring your passions and interests into your lessons, shaping your students’ learning in your own unique way.
Structured career pathways, catered to your aspirations.
The Education Service offers three distinct career tracks, namely Teaching, School Leadership and Senior Specialist track, allowing you to develop and progress according to your aspirations. Find out more here.
Furthermore, the ministry offers opportunities for you to take on new roles, such as cross-level deployment (e.g. Secondary to Primary school), or lateral transfer (e.g. Teacher to an Education and Career Guidance Counsellor (ECGC)).
Could you be the one we are looking for?
Whether you've just completed ‘A’ levels, a diploma, or a university degree, or if you're an experienced professional looking for a career change - if you believe in moulding the individuals who will shape our nation's future, we welcome you to join us.
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Students and Graduates Students - MOE sponsorship or scholarship opportunities. A-Level, Diploma or International Baccalaureate (IB) holders - Diploma in Education Undergraduates or Degree holders - Postgraduate Diploma in Education |
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Career Switchers and Trained Teachers Learn about what you can expect as a career switcher joining the teaching fraternity. Browse the programmes and schemes that match your skills and experience. |
- If you would like to teach in a Special Education (SPED) school, you can find out more on the SPED teaching careers page.