A New Chapter in PNG Education: The Teaching Service Commission (TSC) is stepping into the digital age with a bold new initiative to streamline teacher appointments in Papua New Guinea. After decades of delays, bottlenecks, and appointment confusion, the launch of the Teacher Appointment and Establishment Online Register (TAEOR), also called the PNG Teaching Service Commission Online System, is set to change how teaching positions are managed across the country.
What Is TAEOR - PNG Teaching Service Commission Online System?
TAEOR is an online system that will bring order and transparency to teacher postings. From recruitment and acting appointments to leave monitoring and manpower planning, TAEOR is designed to cover all major aspects of teacher management.
According to TSC Commissioner Maini Ugaia, this system aims to “fix long-standing problems” that have hindered appointments in the past—especially in rural and remote provinces.
Provincial Rollout Begins
The reform started with a workshop for education teams in the Highlands Region, including TSC regional directors and provincial education advisers. The training marks the first step toward provincial officers gaining access to the system and implementing it in their own districts.
Western Highlands TSC adviser Benny Tep said past inconsistencies in appointments created unnecessary pressure for teachers, but he’s hopeful that this new system will bring clarity and fairness.
Why It Matters
For too long, teacher appointments in PNG have been affected by delays, poor coordination, and human error. That’s had real consequences—teachers showing up to schools without official postings, schools left without staff, and students missing out.
The new online system promises to:
- Speed up appointments and reduce delays
- Help provinces align teacher numbers with actual school needs
- Track teacher performance and leave in real time
- Enable better planning and accountability
TSC Director Paul Lapun summed it up perfectly: “Correct appointments mean better results. If we don’t get that right, education suffers.”
What’s Next? Once the system is fully rolled out across all provinces, PNG may finally have a teacher appointment process that’s efficient, transparent, and fair. For teachers, it means more certainty. For schools, more support. And for students—perhaps most importantly—it means better access to education.
