INTRODUCTION
What Is Welfare?
Simply defined as the provision of socio-economic assistance or support to Teachers for their comfort, benefit and promotion of total well-being.
It refers to general work or employment conditions and terms. Examples include medical etc.
PURPOSE:
*To provide better life and health.
*To make Teachers happy and satisfied.
*To keep morale... and motivation.
*To improve staff retention
*Relieve work stress or fatigue.
*Improve intellectual, cultural and living standard.
TYPES
Terms of employment or conditions of service usually contain two areas of welfare programmes.
(I) Statutory: Rights- compulsory and commanded by government. Example- payment of salary
(ii)Voluntary: Are privileges determined based on individual school objectives and other factors. Not compulsory.
INCENTIVES
Common examples of welfare programmes schools can practise or tinker with to meet above-stated purposes include:
a)Work hours
b)Work load
c)Work facilities
d)Promotional opportunities
e)Accommodation
f)Transportation
g)Career development
h)Special needs
i)Allowance
j)Savings scheme
k)Leave benefit
l)Others
School Owners or Management could review or create incentives on any of the above as it suits their goals.
Lack of good welfare for teachers is principally the chief reason for endless "Vacancy for Teachers".
Subsequent topics contain steps or actions to take for better or improved welfare of private school Teachers.
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