Key Findings

1. Nationally, the majority of teachers do not report passion for teaching as their main reason for joining the profession; with approximately 4 in 10 teachers reporting it as the main reason.
2. Ministry of Education school teachers were the least likely to report passion for teaching as a reason for joining the profession (40%), compared to private and UNRWA teachers (approximately 50-55%).
3. One in every 5 teachers reported plans to leave the profession in the next 5 years.
4. Teachers’ most frequently reported reason for planning to leave the profession was low salary.
5. Teachers largely believed the profession is undervalued in society; with more than 6 in 10 teachers disagreeing that the profession is valued.
6. Male MoE teachers were generally the least satisfied and motivated for the profession, when compared to their female counterparts, and counterparts from UNRWA and private schools. They also reported the highest plans of leaving the profession within the next 5 years.