Basic Contract in India

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.