Which group of teachers are expected to receive a special allowance of up to 150% of their salary?

A teacher's lesson at Pom Lot Junior High School, Dien Bien province. Photo: VNA

The draft Decree stipulating certain provisions of the Law on Teachers is being open for public comment by the Ministry of Education and Training from now until December 19th. In addition to the category of talented individuals as defined by the Government, the Ministry of Education and Training proposes four more groups, including:

Group 1 includes individuals with exceptional talent and high achievements in the fields of culture, arts, sports , and traditional crafts suitable for teaching as stipulated by the Government; individuals with national vocational skills level 4 or higher; and individuals awarded one of the titles "Outstanding Doctor," "Outstanding Artist," or "Outstanding Artisan" or higher.

Group 2 includes graduates with a GPA of "good" or higher in key and essential fields related to socio-economic development needs, fields with difficult enrollment but high societal demand, specialized fields in arts and sports, and specialized fields in defense and security, as outlined in strategies, projects, and plans for the development of the teaching staff approved by competent authorities.

Group 3 volunteers will work at educational institutions in areas with particularly difficult socio-economic conditions.

Group 4 consists of ethnic minorities belonging to the category of very small ethnic minorities as defined by the Prime Minister, who volunteer to work at educational institutions located in areas inhabited by those very small ethnic minorities.

According to the draft, individuals belonging to these four groups will be recruited through the teacher recruitment process.

For Group 1, upon recruitment, individuals will be appointed to the position of teacher or lecturer, and will receive a salary and full benefits according to their job position.

Group 2 members are entitled to an allowance equal to 150% of their current salary for 5 years from the date of recruitment; they are also given priority to participate in training and professional development programs both domestically and internationally funded by the state budget.

Group 3 enjoys the full benefits of policies for those working in particularly difficult areas. After two years of recruitment and completion of their probationary period, if they are evaluated as having performed their duties well or better, this group will be eligible for early salary advancement and may be considered for various forms of commendation as prescribed.

Group 4 is entitled to an allowance of 150% of their current salary for 5 years from the date of recruitment. After 2 years and completion of the probationary period (if any), if they are evaluated as having performed their duties well or better, this group will be promoted to a higher salary grade ahead of schedule; they will also be given priority to participate in training and development programs both domestically and internationally.

In addition to the benefits and policies stipulated in the Decree upon its promulgation, these groups are also entitled to other benefits and policies applicable to teachers as prescribed by law, local regulations, and educational institutions.

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