Relief Teaching
The objective of this casual employment scheme is to allow schools to employ relief teachers to fill classroom vacancies on a short-term basis. It is also an avenue for people who are interested in developing a challenging and satisfying career in the Education Service - but are unsure of their own suitability to be a teacher - to experience what it is like being a teacher.
There are also many ex-teachers in our pool of relief teachers. These former teachers continue to contribute their knowledge and expertise to the Education Service.
Eligibility
To register as a relief teacher, you must have a minimum of 5 GCE ‘O’ Level passes, including a pass in the English Language at 1 sitting.
Registration
Please submit your application for relief teaching through the relief teacher online registration application.
Once your application has been approved, you will receive a letter of registration and your name will be placed on the waiting list. Schools will contact you directly if they require your services or you may call the schools personally to enquire about vacancies.
Please bring along all your original educational certificates, transcripts and necessary identification document to your first employing school for the purpose of verification. Schools will not be allowed to employ you if your particulars are not verified.
For help on how to apply:
- Relief Teaching Online Application Guide (1.4mb .pdf)
- Guide on updating your draft relief teaching application (248kb .pdf)
Rates of Payment
Current Wage Rates for Relief Teacher
| Wage Rates for Relief Teachers (Classroom) | |
|---|---|
| Daily-rated (S$) | $65.00 to $200.00 |
| Hourly-rated (S$) | $11.00 to $36.00 |
Status of Application for Relief Teaching
Check the status of your application on the relief teacher online registration application.
For more help, read the guide on how to check your application status (87kb .pdf).
Renewal of Registration for Relief Teaching
Renewal of registration for relief teaching will be open from 1st December to 31st December each year.
Renew your registration via the relief teacher online registration application.
Enquiries
For enquiries, please contact our Customer Service Centre at 6872 2220.