T. b. Jaya was born in Galagedara on 1st January 1890 . After his primary education , his family moved colombo and he was admitted to st.Thomas college,Mt.Lavinia for his secondary Education. After passing the london Matriculation examination he become a teacher .while being a teacher , he passed the London B.A. Examination.T.B. Jaya began his teaching career at Dharmaraja college , kandy.Next he taught at prince of college , Moratuwa and later at wales college , Moratuwa and later at Ananda college , colombo.He was one of the founder members of Zahira college , colombo.As a reasult of the requests of Muslims leaders he assumed duties at the principal of zahira college , colombo.There were only six teachers at the time.Throughhis devotion, dedication and self less service , he was able to bring up Zahira college, to the level of other leading schools in the country.
