For Career Switchers

Read more about Mr Koh Tee Gay’s journey from banking to the classroom.

Why choose teaching?

We will support your career transition

When you join the teaching profession as a mid-career professional, you can expect dedicated support to help you navigate the changes and ease your transition into teaching.

After coming onboard as a Classroom Teacher, there are structured pathways for career progression. You can grow along one of three career tracks, even moving across different tracks or transitioning to roles at MOE HQ as your career evolves.

Start your career with us

Explore the different programmes and schemes available to help you become a teacher at primary or secondary schools, junior colleges or centralised institute.

Teacher Training programmes

Diploma in Education (DipEd)

For A-Level, Polytechnic diploma or International Baccalaureate (IB) diploma holders, you can become a teacher in our primary schools through the 2-year Diploma in Education (DipEd) programme.

Learn more about the programme and how to apply.

Postgraduate Diploma in Education (PGDE)

For university degree holders, you can become a teacher by applying for the Postgraduate Diploma in Education (PGDE).

Learn more about the programme and how to apply. 

For Trained Teachers

For former MOE teachers, or a Trained Teacher with a professional teaching qualification, you can apply for a full-time teaching position with us.

Other Teaching Subjects - Learn how to apply. 

Useful information and resources

Schoolbag articles

• My daughter, my schoolmate
• 3 reasons for a mid career change – and how these adult learners in their 40s got a fresh start.

Read more about how Ms Eng Jie Ling transitioned from the media industry to education.