Trained Foreign Teachers
Successful applicants who are Non-Singapore Citizens / Non-Singapore Permanent Residents (PR) may be offered employment on contract terms.
Contract Terms
Successful applicants will be awarded an initial teaching contract period of 1 to 3 years.
Remuneration
Trained foreign teachers will receive a salary based on their teaching experiences and academic qualifications.
In addition to the monthly salary, the annual remuneration package will include the following:
- A variable Non-Pensionable Annual Allowance (NPAA) equivalent to 1-month’s gross salary,
- An Annual Variable Component (AVC) at the end of the year, subject to Singapore’s overall economic performance, and
- A Performance Bonus, subject to the officer’s performance.
Contract gratuity is paid upon successful completion of the contract. This contract gratuity is paid in lieu of CPF contributions.
Allowances for those residing overseas
The following are provided to foreign teachers who are residing overseas:
- Inbound economy air passage on first appointment, and return economy air passage on completion of your contract.
- Relocation allowance.
- Home Leave upon contract renewal.
Application
Please download, complete and submit the trained teacher application form (76kb .pdf).
Queries
If you have any queries, please email MOE’s Foreign Recruitment Unit at .

