Many local principals and teachers will be leaving their professions by the next year، warns Teachers Association of Maldives. 
Teachers working in Male’ schools | Vaguthu Photo: Ash’haad Abdulla (Jerry)
Speaking to Vaguthu President of TAM Athif Abdul Hakeem said about 25 principals will reportedly leave their jobs by next year if the matters regarding teachers’ salaries and other necessities are not resolved – unless of course، they are ‘obliged’ to be in the job.
Athif said the 25 principals are all trained head of schools، while most of the heads of schools in Maldives are not professionally trained.
“By Principals، I mean trained professional Principals. About 65% of head of schools are not trained Principals in Maldives.” Athif said.
Athif further said that many Principals with Masters Degree in School Management are already seeking other jobs.
He added that many teachers will also leave the profession by next year. However، he did not mention any exact or estimated amount.
Teachers working in schools of Male’ | Vaguthu Photo: Ash’haad Abdulla (Jerry)
Athif said many teachers are currently studying Shariah and Law in Villa College and other colleges، and that they will join other professions as soon as they are done with their coursework. He said it is a concerning matter that many teachers are leaving the work force of Education.
Athif said four teachers from Iskandhar School and two teachers from Center for Higher Secondary Education (CHSE) have joined other professions this year.
And so far this year 10 to 15 teachers have left teaching profession and started applying for other professions، Athif added.