August 26, 2024Castries, Saint Lucia
Before July 2021, the government provided the customary Teaching Materials Allowance of $800 exclusively to permanent public school teachers. Temporary teachers performing the same roles as their full-time counterparts were left out and never received any additional support from the government.
Prime Minister Hon. Philip J. Pierre changed that within 24 months of assuming office. In 2023, the Prime Minister augmented the Teaching Materials Allowance by an additional $600. In an unprecedented move, the government will give the Teaching Materials Allowance to temporary public school teachers! Last year, every public school teacher in Saint Lucia received $1,400 from the government in direct financial support.
In the 2024/25 academic year, every temporary public school teacher will receive the customary Teaching Materials Allowance plus the additional $600 increase from the government.
The decision taken by the government to increase the Teaching Materials Allowance and include temporary public school teachers ensures no one is left out and everyone benefits.
The government understands the importance of equipping teachers with the resources to deliver quality instructions and to improve the classroom experience for our students and learners.
