DepEd fills Teacher I positions through a points and ranking system. Applicants are scored on their qualifications and on how they perform during the application process. The higher your rank, the better your chance of being hired soon.
This guide explains the two DepEd orders behind the process and walks you through each step, from the online application to the posting of the Registry of Qualified Applicants (RQA).
On this page 4 sections
The DepEd orders behind the process
DepEd Order No. 7, s. 2015
This order sets the hiring guidelines for Teacher I positions. It aims to hire highly competent teachers in support of the K to 12 Basic Education Program, whose main goal is to improve the quality of basic education. It also upholds DepEd’s mandate under the Magna Carta for Public School Teachers (Republic Act 4670): to improve public school teachers’ employment and career opportunities and to attract qualified people to teaching.
Read more: DepEd Teacher 1 Hiring Guidelines
DepEd Order No. 3, s. 2016
This order covers Senior High School (SHS) teaching positions, effective School Year 2016-2017. It defines how SHS teachers apply, are selected, and are appointed. It also sets professional standards and evaluation criteria so that SHS teachers have the right qualifications and specializations.
Read more: DepEd Hiring Guidelines for Senior High School Teachers
Steps in applying for a Teacher I position
1. Submit your online application
DepEd welcomes applicants who are service-oriented, purpose-driven, and have skills that help it deliver its services well. Start your application on the DepEd online application page.
2. Submit your application on the division office website
This step puts you in the division’s database of Teacher I applicants. Write down two numbers:
- Unique Applicant Number (UAN)
- Applicant Registry Number (ARN)
If your division’s online application facility is not yet available, give only your UAN to the school. Note that this step does not apply to all division offices.
3. Submit your documentary requirements to a school
Bring your documents to the nearest public school. DepEd follows a “one application, one school” policy, so apply to only one school. Take note of the interview date that the receiving school gives you.
4. Attend the interview and demonstration teaching
The receiving school will tell you what you need to know and will run the interview and the demonstration teaching for Teacher I applicants.
5. Take the English Proficiency Test
The Schools Division Office sets the date of the English Proficiency Test (EPT). All Teacher I applicants take it, and it is one of the components that are scored.
6. Wait for the posting of the Registry of Qualified Applicants
The Schools Division Office releases the RQA once all applications have been processed and all deadlines have passed. The Division Human Resource Management Officer (HRMO) notifies qualified applicants and gives them further instructions to complete the process.
Quick summary
| Step | Where it happens |
|---|---|
| Online application | DepEd online application page |
| Division online application (UAN and ARN) | Division office website, where available |
| Documentary requirements | One public school |
| Interview and demonstration teaching | Receiving school |
| English Proficiency Test | Schools Division Office |
| Posting of the RQA | Schools Division Office |
Frequently asked questions
How are Teacher I applicants ranked in DepEd?
DepEd uses a points and ranking system. Applicants are scored on their qualifications and their performance during the application process, and a higher rank means a better chance of being hired soon.
Which DepEd orders guide Teacher I hiring?
DepEd Order No. 7, s. 2015 sets the hiring guidelines for Teacher I positions. DepEd Order No. 3, s. 2016 sets the hiring guidelines for Senior High School teaching positions, effective School Year 2016-2017.
Can I apply to more than one school?
No. DepEd follows a one application, one school policy, so submit your documents to only one public school.
What are the UAN and ARN?
The Unique Applicant Number (UAN) and the Applicant Registry Number (ARN) are the numbers you get when you apply online. If your division’s online facility is not yet available, give only your UAN to the school.
Who releases the Registry of Qualified Applicants?
The Schools Division Office releases the RQA after all applications are processed and deadlines have passed. The Division HRMO then notifies qualified applicants.
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