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What teachers in India should know before going online
Teacher hiring in India leans heavily on eligibility: B.Ed or D.El.Ed, and CTET or a state TET for many school posts, so state these clearly. NEP 2020 has pushed schools towards activity-based and competency-based teaching, and showing how you already do that can help in interviews. Government-school teachers are barred from private tuition under the Right to Education Act and their service rules, so check what applies to you before advertising batches. Private schools often hire through Naukri, LinkedIn and referrals, while tuition clients come through neighbourhood WhatsApp groups and word of mouth. Parents compare subjects, board experience, location and timings, so be precise. If you teach in Hindi, Marathi, Kannada or another medium, say so, because medium of instruction often decides the match.
Common website mistakes teachers make
- Naming students with their marks or photos. Share aggregate outcomes instead, and get written consent from students and parents before featuring any individual.
- Hiding CTET or TET status and B.Ed details in a long paragraph. Put eligibility in a short list near the top, since schools screen on it first.
- Writing only “I believe every child is unique”. Add one specific classroom example that shows how you handle mixed abilities or weak foundations.
- Leaving batch timings and fees from last session on the site. Update them before each academic year and admission season so parents do not call about closed batches.
- Advertising private tuition while employed in a school whose rules forbid it. Check your service conditions first and remove tuition details if they conflict.