RegistrationFAQ – Jamaica Teaching Council
Source: https://jtc.gov.jm/registrationfaq
Archived: 2026-04-23 17:18
RegistrationFAQ – Jamaica Teaching Council
RegistrationFAQ – Jamaica Teaching Council
Are you a Registered Teacher
The Education Act (Amendment) Act 1980
, Section 33, states that “a person shall not teach or be employed as a teacher in a public educational institution unless he or she is registered, Here’s Your Opportunity
Register Here
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FAQ
What is the teacher registration portal used for?
The Teacher Registration portal is a system whereby all teachers in the public and private education system in Jamaica are registered and placed on the national register of teachers
How do I access the portal?
The site is accessible via tmis.jtc.gov.jm or through our website
What do I need to be able to teach in Jamaica?
You need to be registered with the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information/Jamaica Teaching Council and hold a current teacher training Certificate, Diploma, Bachelor’s, or Master’s in the area of subject specialty from a recognized and accredited University.
I have received an email to update my registration. What is this all about?
According to the 1980 Education Act (section 33), states that “a person shall teach or be employed in a public educational institution unless he/she is registered”. Therefore it is imperative that all trained/authorized teachers register in accordance with this policy.
How do I change/update my online registration details?
To enter the registration portal, click LOGIN in the top right hand corner of the screen. Input your login information that is your email address and password, then proceed to make the necessary changes/updates.
If you have forgotten your password, select the “click here” text to reset your password.
How long does the process of teacher registration take?
Providing that all the necessary documents listed below are submitted the process should take between 2 business days and a registration receipt will be submitted to the applicant as proof of registration. The documents listed below must be submitted in order for the process to be complete.
1 Passport Photograph
Birth Certificate
Marriage Certificate (if applicable)
Professional Qualifications
2 Written Character References
TRN and NIS Cards
Valid ID (Passport, Driver’s License, Government issued ID)
Police Record (Early Childhood Teachers)
Food Handlers Permit (Early Childhood Teachers)
How can I get a statement of professional standing?
The statement of professional standing is only issued to registered teachers who are seeking employment overseas. If the process of registration has been completed and the applicant can provide proof of registration by the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information (MOEY&I), then an email requesting the statement should be submitted to althea.obrien@moey.gov.jm for the statement to be processed.
What are the benefits of becoming a registered teacher?
Eligibility for employment (Effective January 2010 only registered teachers will be granted this opportunity)
Eligibility for permanent appointment
Accessing study leave
Accessing study loans
Accessing motor vehicle loans
Application for Master Teacher Programme
Application for NCEL Aspiring Principal
Eligibility for employment in the public system
What is the difference between JTC & JTA?
The Jamaica Teaching Council (JTC) was established as a part of the education transformation strategy to improve the quality and coverage of education nationwide. Its fundamental purpose is to professionalize the teaching profession. The Council advocates for the teaching profession, and its ultimate goal is for the teaching to become the profession of choice. On the other hand, the Jamaica Teachers’ Association (JTA) is a democratic organisation responsible for the enhancement and protection of the economic welfare, professional development and personal well being of its members, and the promotion of the educational interests in Jamaica.
What do I do if my school is not listed on the portal?
Notify the registration officer responsible for your region via phone or email, then he or she will liaise with the ICT Unit to rectify the situation
How can I get proof of registration?
After submitting the relevant supporting documents you will be issued with a registration receipt within two to three working days. This will be sent via email to your email address.
Is there a cost for registration?
No, teacher registration is free of cost, and you are only required to register once (Please note that if no registration receipt is presented to you then the process is not complete.
How can I get registered and a statement of professional standing if I am overseas?
Complete the teacher registration form online at tmis.jtc.gov.jm, after which you are required to submit an email to the Senior Licensing Officer, requesting the statement all relevant information will be provided to you.
What should I do if I am getting an authentication error?
Contact the registration officer assigned to your region and inform him/her of the error received. The registration officer will then do the necessary adjustments to rectify the issue.
How to reset your password?
Go to the login page (tmis.jtc.gov.jm/login/)
Click ‘Forgot my password’.
This will open a “Teacher Password Recovery” window for you to enter your email address and TRN.
You will receive an email with a recovery link to confirm the password change.
(Not sure if this information is correct)
What should I do if my TRN keeps saying “value already present”?
If you are registering and get that response, it means that you are an existing teacher and you should click on existing teacher registration and follow the steps.
What is the difference between the registration receipt and the statement of professional standing?
A registration receipt is evidence that you are a registered teacher with the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information while the statement of professional standing is an official verified statement of your status attesting that your right to teach has never been suspended, revoked or cancelled and you are in good standing with the Government of Jamaica. The statement should be used for overseas employment upon request of a licensing body or educational institution.
Will the registration receipt allow me to teach overseas?
No. The registration receipt is only valid for employment in the Jamaican Education System. This receipt should not be used to replace the Statement of Professional Standing for overseas recruitment purposes.
How do I stay registered?
Your registration receipt is granted when you have met the requirements to join the teaching profession. It does not expire and you do not need to apply for it again unless it is revoked. (see section 35 or 33 of the Education Act
What if I was registered with the Teachers Services Commission and awarded a certificate do I need to complete a full registration?
No, a copy of the certificate must be submitted to us, you will be asked to update the online registration system and provide any documents obtained after the certificate was awarded.
Where can I find the regulatory act?
The Education Act can be found on the Ministry of Justice website at
https://moj.gov.jm/laws/education-tax-act
If I am not teaching can I be registered?
Yes. Once you have completed the required teacher training and have been awarded the relevant certification which will be needed as a part of the registration process.
How do I know if I am registered?
Go to the teacher registration portal at tmis.jtc.gov.jm and enter your TRN in the box provided. Click search to check your registration status. A message will appear below the search button indicating if you are registered or not.
Can teachers from private institutions be registered?
Yes, teachers from private institutions can be registered.
When will I receive a registration receipt after submitting supporting documents and filling out the online teacher registration form?
It takes the Registration Officer 2 to 3 business days to process your teacher registration documents before sending you the registration receipt via email.
If I am living in the rural area and applied for teacher registration online, should I also submit hardcopies of the supporting documents or should they be sent via email?
Certified copies of your supporting documents can be sent via email as not to delay the process. The hard copies however, can be dropped off at the Region Office or delivered/mailed to our office.
How do I get my overseas professional certificates recognised?
University Council of Jamaica should be contacted in this regard. Visit https://www.ucj.org.jm/
I am living overseas, can a notary person in this country notarise my documents or write my character reference?
No, all documents must be certified in Jamaica and references should be from Jamaica.
When does my registration expire?
Your registration does not expire.
What is my teacher registration number?
Your teacher registration number is found on your registration receipt and is used to identify your registration as a Teacher.
What is the difference between teacher registration number and registration receipt number?
The teacher registration number in the same as your TRN, while the registration receipt number is found at the top right hand corner of your registration receipt
RegistrationFAQ – Jamaica Teaching Council
Are you a Registered Teacher
The Education Act (Amendment) Act 1980
, Section 33, states that “a person shall not teach or be employed as a teacher in a public educational institution unless he or she is registered, Here’s Your Opportunity
Register Here
Menu
FAQ
What is the teacher registration portal used for?
The Teacher Registration portal is a system whereby all teachers in the public and private education system in Jamaica are registered and placed on the national register of teachers
How do I access the portal?
The site is accessible via tmis.jtc.gov.jm or through our website
What do I need to be able to teach in Jamaica?
You need to be registered with the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information/Jamaica Teaching Council and hold a current teacher training Certificate, Diploma, Bachelor’s, or Master’s in the area of subject specialty from a recognized and accredited University.
I have received an email to update my registration. What is this all about?
According to the 1980 Education Act (section 33), states that “a person shall teach or be employed in a public educational institution unless he/she is registered”. Therefore it is imperative that all trained/authorized teachers register in accordance with this policy.
How do I change/update my online registration details?
To enter the registration portal, click LOGIN in the top right hand corner of the screen. Input your login information that is your email address and password, then proceed to make the necessary changes/updates.
If you have forgotten your password, select the “click here” text to reset your password.
How long does the process of teacher registration take?
Providing that all the necessary documents listed below are submitted the process should take between 2 business days and a registration receipt will be submitted to the applicant as proof of registration. The documents listed below must be submitted in order for the process to be complete.
1 Passport Photograph
Birth Certificate
Marriage Certificate (if applicable)
Professional Qualifications
2 Written Character References
TRN and NIS Cards
Valid ID (Passport, Driver’s License, Government issued ID)
Police Record (Early Childhood Teachers)
Food Handlers Permit (Early Childhood Teachers)
How can I get a statement of professional standing?
The statement of professional standing is only issued to registered teachers who are seeking employment overseas. If the process of registration has been completed and the applicant can provide proof of registration by the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information (MOEY&I), then an email requesting the statement should be submitted to althea.obrien@moey.gov.jm for the statement to be processed.
What are the benefits of becoming a registered teacher?
Eligibility for employment (Effective January 2010 only registered teachers will be granted this opportunity)
Eligibility for permanent appointment
Accessing study leave
Accessing study loans
Accessing motor vehicle loans
Application for Master Teacher Programme
Application for NCEL Aspiring Principal
Eligibility for employment in the public system
What is the difference between JTC & JTA?
The Jamaica Teaching Council (JTC) was established as a part of the education transformation strategy to improve the quality and coverage of education nationwide. Its fundamental purpose is to professionalize the teaching profession. The Council advocates for the teaching profession, and its ultimate goal is for the teaching to become the profession of choice. On the other hand, the Jamaica Teachers’ Association (JTA) is a democratic organisation responsible for the enhancement and protection of the economic welfare, professional development and personal well being of its members, and the promotion of the educational interests in Jamaica.
What do I do if my school is not listed on the portal?
Notify the registration officer responsible for your region via phone or email, then he or she will liaise with the ICT Unit to rectify the situation
How can I get proof of registration?
After submitting the relevant supporting documents you will be issued with a registration receipt within two to three working days. This will be sent via email to your email address.
Is there a cost for registration?
No, teacher registration is free of cost, and you are only required to register once (Please note that if no registration receipt is presented to you then the process is not complete.
How can I get registered and a statement of professional standing if I am overseas?
Complete the teacher registration form online at tmis.jtc.gov.jm, after which you are required to submit an email to the Senior Licensing Officer, requesting the statement all relevant information will be provided to you.
What should I do if I am getting an authentication error?
Contact the registration officer assigned to your region and inform him/her of the error received. The registration officer will then do the necessary adjustments to rectify the issue.
How to reset your password?
Go to the login page (tmis.jtc.gov.jm/login/)
Click ‘Forgot my password’.
This will open a “Teacher Password Recovery” window for you to enter your email address and TRN.
You will receive an email with a recovery link to confirm the password change.
(Not sure if this information is correct)
What should I do if my TRN keeps saying “value already present”?
If you are registering and get that response, it means that you are an existing teacher and you should click on existing teacher registration and follow the steps.
What is the difference between the registration receipt and the statement of professional standing?
A registration receipt is evidence that you are a registered teacher with the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information while the statement of professional standing is an official verified statement of your status attesting that your right to teach has never been suspended, revoked or cancelled and you are in good standing with the Government of Jamaica. The statement should be used for overseas employment upon request of a licensing body or educational institution.
Will the registration receipt allow me to teach overseas?
No. The registration receipt is only valid for employment in the Jamaican Education System. This receipt should not be used to replace the Statement of Professional Standing for overseas recruitment purposes.
How do I stay registered?
Your registration receipt is granted when you have met the requirements to join the teaching profession. It does not expire and you do not need to apply for it again unless it is revoked. (see section 35 or 33 of the Education Act
What if I was registered with the Teachers Services Commission and awarded a certificate do I need to complete a full registration?
No, a copy of the certificate must be submitted to us, you will be asked to update the online registration system and provide any documents obtained after the certificate was awarded.
Where can I find the regulatory act?
The Education Act can be found on the Ministry of Justice website at
https://moj.gov.jm/laws/education-tax-act
If I am not teaching can I be registered?
Yes. Once you have completed the required teacher training and have been awarded the relevant certification which will be needed as a part of the registration process.
How do I know if I am registered?
Go to the teacher registration portal at tmis.jtc.gov.jm and enter your TRN in the box provided. Click search to check your registration status. A message will appear below the search button indicating if you are registered or not.
Can teachers from private institutions be registered?
Yes, teachers from private institutions can be registered.
When will I receive a registration receipt after submitting supporting documents and filling out the online teacher registration form?
It takes the Registration Officer 2 to 3 business days to process your teacher registration documents before sending you the registration receipt via email.
If I am living in the rural area and applied for teacher registration online, should I also submit hardcopies of the supporting documents or should they be sent via email?
Certified copies of your supporting documents can be sent via email as not to delay the process. The hard copies however, can be dropped off at the Region Office or delivered/mailed to our office.
How do I get my overseas professional certificates recognised?
University Council of Jamaica should be contacted in this regard. Visit https://www.ucj.org.jm/
I am living overseas, can a notary person in this country notarise my documents or write my character reference?
No, all documents must be certified in Jamaica and references should be from Jamaica.
When does my registration expire?
Your registration does not expire.
What is my teacher registration number?
Your teacher registration number is found on your registration receipt and is used to identify your registration as a Teacher.
What is the difference between teacher registration number and registration receipt number?
The teacher registration number in the same as your TRN, while the registration receipt number is found at the top right hand corner of your registration receipt