More than $2.06million in location allowances will be paid out to 4185 teachers in rural and maritime schools across the country.
Minister for Education Aseri Radrodro made this announcement yesterday confirming the teachers should be expecting this allowance on Pay 21 of 2025.
“As per the Ministry of Education policy on location allowance, teachers who are currently serving in schools at least 45 kilometres away from the nearest declared city or township are eligible for the location allowance,” said Mr Radrodro in a statement.
“A single officer qualifies for a maximum of $1200 gross per annum. A married officer qualifies for a maximum of $1800 gross per annum.”
He said a total of 514 schools in the rural and maritime areas were entitled to the location allowance.
“These schools include 69 secondary schools and 445 primary schools, and the early childhood education centres.
“The Ministry of Education had to carry out their due diligence in ensuring that they are providing entitlement to the right teachers, and this is because of staff movement and lodgement by head of schools.
“At the moment only 4185 teachers will receive their location allowance which amounts to $2,066,700.”
Mr Radrodro also highlighted heads of schools from 1084 schools to submit their requests for these allowances.
“Furthermore, the ministry has yet to receive 1084 location allowance application requests from the head of schools and the District Education Officers will be following up with the respective schools.”
The Education Minister reassured teachers their welfare remained a priority for the ministry.
“The location allowance is not only a financial recognition, but also a reaffirmation of the Government’s appreciation for the vital role that teachers play in the lives of our children.”
