Teacher Entitlements
Teaching Service Commission · Papua New Guinea
Overview of Teacher Entitlements
Teachers are entitled to salary, leave, allowances, and separation benefits under the Teaching Service Act 1988 and General Orders. All entitlements are subject to eligibility criteria and applicable policy frameworks.
Salary and Pay
Salary is based on classification level, qualifications, and years of service. Paid fortnightly via government payroll. Acting appointments attract the higher acting salary. Banking details must be kept current at all times.
Salary Increments
Increments are awarded upon satisfactory performance inspection — they are not automatic. The TSC may defer or withhold increments based on performance records. Teachers should monitor their salary progression regularly.
Allowances
Allowances include Remote Area, District, Acting, and Head Teacher allowances. Additional allowances may apply for curriculum coordination and extracurricular leadership roles, subject to TSC approval.
Housing Entitlement
Government housing may be provided where available at the school. Where unavailable, a housing allowance applies. Teachers must maintain housing in good condition and vacate upon separation from the Teaching Service.
Leave Entitlements
Entitlements include annual, sick, maternity, paternity, special, study, furlough, and leave without pay. All leave requires prior approval using the TSC Application for Leave form except in genuine emergencies.
Furlough Leave
A long-service benefit earned after completing the qualifying period of continuous service. Full or pro-rata entitlement is processed at separation — retirement, resignation, or retrenchment. Apply well in advance.
Gratuity and Severance Payments
Payable upon retirement or retrenchment, calculated on years of service and final salary. Pro-rata gratuity may apply for early resignation. Processed by the Provincial Division and approved by the TSC.
Superannuation
Both teacher and employer contribute throughout service. Full access upon retirement at eligible age. Early separation may restrict access — seek independent financial advice. Regularly review superannuation statements.
Medical and Welfare Benefits
Teachers may access government health facilities and workers compensation for work-related illness or injury. Remote postings may attract medical evacuation assistance. The TSC holds a duty of care for teacher wellbeing.
Professional Development Entitlements
Teachers are entitled to TSC-approved in-service training, workshops, curriculum programmes, and higher education study. Study leave provisions apply. Teachers must apply learning to practice and report on funded activities.
Transport and Travel Entitlements
Approved official travel attracts transport, accommodation, and meal allowances. Inter-provincial appointments may include relocation assistance. On separation, repatriation travel to the home province may be available.
📋 Summary of Key Teacher Entitlements
- Salary commensurate with classification level, qualifications, and years of service
- Salary increments upon satisfactory performance inspections
- Allowances including remote area, district, acting, and head teacher allowances
- Government housing or a housing allowance based on posting location
- Annual, sick, maternity, paternity, special, study, and furlough leave
- Gratuity or severance payment upon retirement or retrenchment
- Superannuation contributions and access to benefits upon separation
- Access to medical facilities and workers compensation for work-related injury
- Professional development opportunities approved by the TSC
- Transport, travel, relocation, and repatriation assistance where applicable