Title: New Teacher Ranking System to Enhance Educational Quality and Professional Incentives
In a significant move to strengthen the national education system, the Ministry of Education has announced a comprehensive new framework for teacher ranking, set to be implemented from October 11, 2025. This initiative, a key part of the government’s policy to improve the professional standing and motivation of educators, introduces substantial salary increases and a renewed focus on performance quality.
A Significant Financial Boost
The newly formulated bylaw outlines considerable monthly salary increases for teachers, which will be applied based on their assigned rank:
- Rank 1: An increase of approximately 2,940,000 Tomans per month.
- Rank 2: An increase of approximately 3,610,000 Tomans per month.
- Rank 3: An increase of approximately 4,290,000 Tomans per month.
These increments, reaching up to 4.3 million Tomans, will apply to both current and newly recruited teachers, promising a marked improvement in their livelihood.
Key Features of the Reformed System
Ali Farhadi, the spokesperson for the Ministry of Education, stated that the new bylaw was developed to address previous shortcomings and places a strong emphasis on the quality of a teacher’s performance. The key features include:
- Automatic Entry-Level Ranking: Newly recruited teachers with a bachelor’s degree will automatically receive the “Educational Instructor” rank, a status analogous to assistant professors in the Ministry of Science, Research and Technology with PhDs.
- Streamlined Promotion: Teachers will be eligible to apply for a rank promotion after four years of service in rural areas or five years in urban areas, with no requirement for additional initial certifications.
- Performance-Centric Evaluation: Departing from a system previously centered on academic credentials, assessments will now be primarily based on educational and pedagogical performance.
- Accountability Measures: The framework includes provisions for a potential rank reduction if a teacher fails to meet the required standards, a measure designed to ensure continuous professional development.
The bylaw was formulated by a specialized working group including the Ministry of Education, the Administrative and Employment Affairs Organization, and the Planning and Budget Organization. Following final refinements, it will be ratified by the government’s Commission for Management and Human Capital.
A Focus on Quality and Professionalism
A dedicated evaluation board, comprising educational deputies from the central and provincial administrations, will assess teacher performance with a focus on instructional quality. The Human Resources Center of the Ministry of Education will oversee the execution of these processes.
Spokesperson Farhadi emphasized, “This bylaw, by simplifying processes and focusing on quality, will increase teacher motivation and professionalize the educational system.” The implementation of this plan marks a pivotal step in enhancing the professional stature and economic well-being of Iran’s teaching community.