TEFL Locations in India - Jobs & Contracts
Basic Contract, Deduction from Salary, Job Prospect
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Basic contract
Contracts vary depending upon the organization you are with in India. The points
covered by a contract may include the minimum number of guaranteed hours, amount
and frequency of pay, length of service, hours the teachers must be available to
teach, whether teachers can teach classes outside of the school, and conditions
under which the contract can be broken. Be aware that some schools will ask you
to teach based on a verbal contract only. If this is the case, be sure that you
and the administration are clear on the conditions of your employment, so there
are no surprises later on. The contents of the new standard contract for
employment of foreign teachers include the following:
(1) Terms of Contract;
(2) Work assignment of employee;
(3) Employee's monthly salary;
(4) Employer's obligations;
(5) Employee's obligations;
(6) Modification, cancellation and termination of the contract;
(7) Bails;
(8) Arbitration
Before signing the contract, do read the clauses very carefully and understand what you will be offered during your teaching stint. In addition, sometimes, your contract is extendable upon completion. Discuss this option with your potential employer. Most importantly, ensure that you look over the contract before you commit to the job.
The tax system in India is categorized as moderate. Income tax is fixed at a progressive percentage based on salary amount, with the top rate being 30%. Employers must withhold tax compulsorily, if income exceeds minimum exemption limit, as Tax Deducted at Source (TDS), and provide their employees with a Form 16, which shows the tax deductions and net paid income. In addition, the Form 16 will contain any other deductions provided from salary such as:
Medical reimbursement: Up to Rs. 15,000 per year is tax free if supported by bills. (Company pays Fringe Benefit Tax on this amount)
Conveyance allowance: Up to Rs. 800 per month (Rs. 9,600 per year) is tax free if provided as conveyance allowance. No bills are required for this amount.
Professional taxes: Most states tax employment on a per-professional basis, usually a constant amount based on gross income. Such taxes paid are deductible from income tax.
House rent allowance: the least of the following is available as deduction.
1. Actual HRA received
2. 50%/40% (metro/nonmetro) of salary
3. Rent paid minus 10% of salary (Salary for this purpose is basic+ DA forming
part + commission on sale on fixed rate)
Income from salary is net of all the above deductions.
Getting English teaching jobs in India, especially rural areas remain easy for those TEFL trained. In the urban cities, English is widely spoken. As such, more jobs may be available in the corporate sector or in language schools. There are paid as well as voluntary placements available in rural India for qualified EFL teachers. Competition is strong for paid positions, but they are still available, especially in the business field. A degree in the field of education or a good deal of teaching experience, as well as a TEFL certificate is needed to secure a good teaching position in India. Many jobs teaching English in India require you to work 6 days a week, and approximately 20-25 hours. Salaries are relatively low for teachers but the amount is usually enough to get by given the low standards of living. Teachers in India are generally treated with utmost respect. In the Indian culture, knowledge is regarded highly, therefore enticing students to gain as much as possible. Schools in India generally look for someone willing to make a long-term commitment. It is also very important to have all of your legal documents in order upon beginning your job search.
English teachers may be required in corporate where they are utilized as voice and accent trainers, soft skills trainers or in language schools, where TEFL graduates are sought after to coach anyone interested in learning English. In fact, corporate training is also a good way to get your foot in the door in India. Language centers that teach English to students of all ages after school or office hours follow a different time schedule. The English programs or courses on offer may be twice or thrice a week for 1 to 2 hours for 3 to 6 months. You may be paid hourly on a part time basis or be absorbed as a full time faculty.
Commerce and trade have really gone multinational and there is a growing need for business people to negotiate and liaison with people from different parts of the world. It is an accepted fact that English is the language of commerce in the present world and therefore the demand for learning English within the corporate sector. Companies are keen on wanting their employees to communicate effectively with their clients, make clinching presentations and close deals. As such, in order to achieve increased business productivity, employers find the need to enhance the English communication skills of their employees. As such, corporate trainers who teach business English are highly paid professionals and TEFL training is the only qualification required for the job.
With the influx of the BPO industry and the droves of employees it attracts, voice and accent trainers are also highly sought after. They are needed to train, neutralize the accents of and offer accent training to the call centre employees. English teachers with a native accent are sought after to help train these callers in a neutral accent or a native English accent. Techniques you have learnt on the TEFL/ TESOL course helps you to help others acquire the right accent and speaking skills. Soft skill trainers are also required to train people to present themselves properly, face interviews, and make small talk and other social etiquettes.